Energy Audits

Question 1

3 types of projects for energy improvement

Answer 1

1. Waste elimination & conservation projects
2. Low-risk projects
3. Projects requiring significant capital

Question 2

List 3 benefits of ISO 5001

Answer 2

1. requires energy policy from upper management at an organization
2. for organizations that want to certify conformance with ISO 5001 and validate energy savings achieved during implementation of the standard
3. organizations that are starting out

Question 3

What should you focus on first for finding saving opportunities

Answer 3

Focus on the ‘End Use’ and best way to deliver that result

- Flow, pump/fan, work area, compressor

Question 4

This audit is a walk through - visual inspection, identify O&M issues, no-cost, rough estimates of potential projects

Answer 4

Energy Audit 1

Question 5

Energy Survey and Analysis
energy use by building
Review O&M procedures
Take measurements, produce a detailed savings and cost analysis of projects

Answer 5

Energy Audit 2

Question 6

Detailed analysis of capital intensive modifications
determination of selected opportunities with owner
detailed project costs
life Cycle cost analysis

Answer 6

level 3 audit

Question 7

like level 2 and 3 audit with enhanced financial analysis

Answer 7

Investment Grade Audit

Question 8

Energy Audit report 5 components

Answer 8

1. Executive summary
2. site info
3. established target and estimated savings
4. low cost/ no-cost recommendations
5. energy efficiency measures that require capital

Question 9

__ indicates potential energy management , like scheduling loads to minimize energy expenses. Low __ means excessive demand for a short duration.

Answer 9

Load Factor