Energy Efficiency Audit Checklist
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| Label | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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| Facility Overview & Data Collection (STEP) | ||
| Total Facility Square Footage (NUMBER) | ||
| Number of Employees (Average Shift) (NUMBER) | ||
| Date of Last Energy Audit (If Applicable) (DATE) | ||
| Brief Description of Manufacturing Processes (TEXT) | ||
| Annual kWh Consumption (Last 12 Months) (NUMBER) | ||
| Annual Therms of Natural Gas Consumption (Last 12 Months) (NUMBER) | ||
| Peak Demand (kW) – Last 12 Months (NUMBER) | ||
| Primary Energy Source(s) (SELECTION options: Electricity, Natural Gas, Propane, Fuel Oil, Other (Specify in Long Text)) | ||
| Recent Utility Bills (Electricity & Gas) (UPLOAD) | ||
| HVAC Systems (STEP) | ||
| Total HVAC System Capacity (tons or kW) (NUMBER) | ||
| HVAC System Type (Check all that apply) (SELECTION options: Cooling Tower, Chiller, Roof Top Units (RTUs), Variable Air Volume (VAV), Constant Volume, Split Systems, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT)) | ||
| Description of HVAC control system (e.g., DDC, pneumatic, manual) (TEXT) | ||
| Supply Air Temperature Setpoint (°F or °C) (NUMBER) | ||
| Return Air Temperature Setpoint (°F or °C) (NUMBER) | ||
| Economizer Status (Operational or Non-operational) (SELECTION options: Operational, Non-operational) | ||
| Describe any maintenance schedule for HVAC equipment. (TEXT) | ||
| Upload recent HVAC system performance data (e.g., energy bills, maintenance logs) (UPLOAD) | ||
| Approximate HVAC System Age (Years) (NUMBER) | ||
| Lighting Systems (STEP) | ||
| Total Number of Fixtures (NUMBER) | ||
| Fixture Types Present (Check all that apply) (SELECTION options: LED, T8 Fluorescent, T5 Fluorescent, Metal Halide, Incandescent, High Pressure Sodium) | ||
| Average Fixture Wattage (W) (NUMBER) | ||
| Operating Hours Per Day (Lighting) (NUMBER) | ||
| Lighting Controls Present? (e.g., occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting) (SELECTION options: Yes, No, Partial) | ||
| Description of Lighting Control Implementation (if applicable) (TEXT) | ||
| Lighting System Layout or Diagram (optional) (UPLOAD) | ||
| Estimated Annual Lighting Energy Consumption (kWh) (NUMBER) | ||
| Are lights controlled by a lighting management system? (SELECTION options: Yes, No, Unsure) | ||
| Compressed Air Systems (STEP) | ||
| Total Compressed Air System Capacity (CFM) (NUMBER) | ||
| System Pressure (PSIG) (NUMBER) | ||
| Air Compressor Type(s) (SELECTION options: Rotary Screw, Reciprocating, Centrifugal, Other) | ||
| Estimated % of Air Leaks (Visual Inspection) (NUMBER) | ||
| Description of Leak Detection Methods Used (TEXT) | ||
| Compressed Air Uses (Select all that apply) (SELECTION options: Process Equipment, Pneumatic Tools, HVAC, Other) | ||
| Compressed Air System Schematic (if available) (UPLOAD) | ||
| Air Receiver Tank Volume (Gallons) (NUMBER) | ||
| Maintenance Schedule for Compressors and Air Treatment Equipment (TEXT) | ||
| Motor Systems & Drives (STEP) | ||
| Motor Nameplate Voltage (V) (NUMBER) | ||
| Motor Nameplate Horsepower (HP) (NUMBER) | ||
| Motor Efficiency (%) - As per Nameplate (NUMBER) | ||
| Motor Operating Load Factor (%) (NUMBER) | ||
| Motor Type (e.g., ODP, TEFC, Premium Efficiency) (SELECTION options: ODP, TEFC, Premium Efficiency, Other - Specify in Long Text, Unknown) | ||
| Detailed observations about motor condition and performance (e.g., noise, vibration, overheating) (TEXT) | ||
| Drive Type (Check all that apply) (SELECTION options: None, VFD (Variable Frequency Drive), Mechanical Starter, Other - Specify in Long Text) | ||
| VFD Efficiency (%) - As per Documentation or Testing (NUMBER) | ||
| Last Motor Maintenance Date (DATE) | ||
| Process Equipment (STEP) | ||
| Describe the primary manufacturing processes performed in this area. (TEXT) | ||
| What is the total annual production volume (units)? (NUMBER) | ||
| What is the average cycle time for a unit (minutes)? (NUMBER) | ||
| What type of heat treatment processes are used (if any)? (SELECTION options: None, Annealing, Hardening, Tempering, Other) | ||
| Which of the following process equipment is present? (SELECTION options: CNC Machines, Injection Molding, Welding Equipment, Ovens/Furnaces, Paint Booths, Dryers, Other) | ||
| Estimated runtime (hours/week) of primary process equipment. (NUMBER) | ||
| Upload equipment specification sheets (if available) (UPLOAD) | ||
| Describe any observed issues or anomalies with process equipment. (TEXT) | ||
| Building Envelope (STEP) | ||
| Wall R-Value (Existing) (NUMBER) | ||
| Roof R-Value (Existing) (NUMBER) | ||
| Wall Construction Type (SELECTION options: Metal Siding, Brick, Concrete, Insulated Metal Panels (IMP), Other) | ||
| Notes on Window Condition (e.g., cracked, sealed) (TEXT) | ||
| Window Glazing Types Present (SELECTION options: Single Pane, Double Pane, Low-E Coating, Tinted, None) | ||
| Door Type(s) (SELECTION options: Rolling Steel, Insulated Metal, Wood, Other) | ||
| Air Leakage (Cubic Feet per Minute - CFM) (NUMBER) | ||
| Water Heating & Usage (STEP) | ||
| Total Water Consumption (Gallons/Day) (NUMBER) | ||
| Water Heating Energy Consumption (kWh/month) (NUMBER) | ||
| Water Heater Type (SELECTION options: Electric, Gas, Steam, Other) | ||
| Water Heater Storage Capacity (Gallons) (NUMBER) | ||
| Water Heater Temperature Setting (°F) (SELECTION options: Below 120°F, 120-130°F, 130-140°F, Above 140°F) | ||
| Description of Water Usage Processes (e.g., cleaning, cooling, production) (TEXT) | ||
| Water Conservation Measures in Place? (SELECTION options: Low-flow fixtures, Water recycling/reuse, Leak detection/repair program, Employee training, None) | ||
| Details about water recycling or reuse systems, if applicable. (TEXT) | ||
| Waste Heat Recovery (STEP) | ||
| Describe current waste heat sources (e.g., exhaust gases, cooling water, process heat). (TEXT) | ||
| Estimated temperature of primary waste heat stream (°C or °F). (NUMBER) | ||
| Estimated flow rate of primary waste heat stream (e.g., kg/h, gallons/min). (NUMBER) | ||
| Current use of waste heat (if any). (SELECTION options: None, Space Heating, Domestic Hot Water, Process Heat, Other (Specify in Long Text)) | ||
| If 'Other' was selected above, please specify the current use. (TEXT) | ||
| Potential applications for waste heat recovery (check all that apply). (SELECTION options: Preheating of incoming materials, Process heating, Space heating, Domestic hot water heating, Electricity generation, Absorption cooling, None) | ||
| Estimated potential energy savings (kWh/year) if waste heat recovery is implemented. (NUMBER) | ||
| Potential challenges/barriers to implementing waste heat recovery. (TEXT) | ||
| Control Systems & Automation (STEP) | ||
| Current PLC Program Version (NUMBER) | ||
| Building Automation System (BAS) Present? (SELECTION options: Yes, No, Unsure) | ||
| Description of Automation Logic & Purpose (TEXT) | ||
| Which automated processes are utilized? (Select all that apply) (SELECTION options: Lighting Control, HVAC Scheduling, Production Line Sequencing, Process Monitoring, Other (Specify in Long Text)) | ||
| Number of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (NUMBER) | ||
| Is there a centralized data logging system? (SELECTION options: Yes, No, Unsure) | ||
| Describe any scheduled maintenance or upgrades performed on control systems in the last year. (TEXT) |
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