Energy Audits & RCx

An audit is a study of how a building uses energy that provides the foundation for green building initiatives by performing cost-benefit analysis. The purpose of an energy audit is to uncover opportunities to reduce cost, increase NOI, and raise building value.

What is an Energy Audit?

• Physical review of a building’s energy usage
• Identifies inefficient or non-operative equipment and processes
• Recommends initiatives that reduce overall energy usage and cost

Why get an Audit?

To reduce energy costs, the building owner must:

• Know how existing equipment and processes are impacting energy costs
• Know which changes will most effectively increase cash flow and savings

How do Audits Work?

• Energy auditing is a discipline that combines building science with financial analysis
• Similar to environmental or cost segregation studies, audits are performed by specialists
• Audits culminate into actionable recommendations for improvement

Do Audits Pay Off?

• Audit pricing typically ranges from $0.02 – $0.10 PSF, depending on building size and complexity
• Typically enough “low-hanging fruit” to payback the audit cost within a matter of months
• Pre-Audit Assessment is an ideal way to determine whether it makes sense to conduct a full audit