Not sure which efficiency measures will have the greatest impact on your energy costs?

An energy audit can help you decide the best places to invest in sustainability. The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) established 3 levels of energy audits created to improve a building’s energy efficiency, save businesses money, and help them build an energy plan to implement and maintain any energy conservation measures identified. Both Level 2 and Level 3 audits do present a cost to the business. However, there are funding avenues, such as the state energy program for commercial or industrial businesses in Ohio, that can cover 75%, even up to 100%, of the audit cost. The insights gleaned from these audits make them a worthwhile endeavor.

Below are descriptions of the 3 levels and what insights you can gain from each. Keep in mind, these audits must be completed sequentially. So if you are considering efficiency upgrades, a Level 1 audit is a great place to start. It is a simple, low cost analysis to get you started.

Level 1

A Level 1 audit consists of a building walk through and utility bill analysis. This audit is a quick and simply way to identify high level energy conservation measures that can be taken to reduce a facility’s usage. These audits can be completed at little or no cost.

Level 2

Level 2 audits are a more comprehensive review of building operations including full data collection of equipment energy use, project cost analysis, and ROI calculations. The goal of a Level 2 audit is to take a more detailed look into facility operations and the specific projects that would be most energy efficient and most economically sound, specifically regarding ROI.

Level 3

ASHRAE Level 3 audits are considered “investment grade.” The primary focus of these audits is detailed data collection and analysis to justify significant capital investment. It includes an engineering analysis that focuses on capital-intensive projects as well as dynamic modeling of facility energy use and the potential project.

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