ENERGY EFFICIENCY AUDIT CHECKLIST

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--- FACILITY OVERVIEW & DATA COLLECTION ---
[ ] Total Facility Square Footage
[ ] Number of Employees (Average Shift)
[ ] Date of Last Energy Audit (If Applicable)
[ ] Brief Description of Manufacturing Processes
[ ] Annual kWh Consumption (Last 12 Months)
[ ] Annual Therms of Natural Gas Consumption (Last 12 Months)
[ ] Peak Demand (kW) – Last 12 Months
[ ] Primary Energy Source(s) (Electricity, Natural Gas, Propane, Fuel Oil, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Recent Utility Bills (Electricity & Gas)

--- HVAC SYSTEMS ---
[ ] Total HVAC System Capacity (tons or kW)
[ ] HVAC System Type (Check all that apply) (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)
[ ] Supply Air Temperature Setpoint (°F or °C)
[ ] Return Air Temperature Setpoint (°F or °C)
[ ] Economizer Status (Operational or Non-operational) (Operational, Non-operational)
[ ] Describe any maintenance schedule for HVAC equipment.
[ ] Upload recent HVAC system performance data (e.g., energy bills, maintenance logs)
[ ] Approximate HVAC System Age (Years)

--- LIGHTING SYSTEMS ---
[ ] Total Number of Fixtures
[ ] Fixture Types Present (Check all that apply) (LED, T8 Fluorescent, T5 Fluorescent, Metal Halide, Incandescent, High Pressure Sodium)
[ ] Average Fixture Wattage (W)
[ ] Operating Hours Per Day (Lighting)
[ ] Lighting Controls Present? (e.g., occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting) (Yes, No, Partial)
[ ] Description of Lighting Control Implementation (if applicable)
[ ] Lighting System Layout or Diagram (optional)
[ ] Estimated Annual Lighting Energy Consumption (kWh)
[ ] Are lights controlled by a lighting management system? (Yes, No, Unsure)

--- COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS ---
[ ] Total Compressed Air System Capacity (CFM)
[ ] System Pressure (PSIG)
[ ] Air Compressor Type(s) (Rotary Screw, Reciprocating, Centrifugal, Other)
[ ] Estimated % of Air Leaks (Visual Inspection)
[ ] Description of Leak Detection Methods Used
[ ] Compressed Air Uses (Select all that apply) (Process Equipment, Pneumatic Tools, HVAC, Other)
[ ] Compressed Air System Schematic (if available)
[ ] Air Receiver Tank Volume (Gallons)
[ ] Maintenance Schedule for Compressors and Air Treatment Equipment

--- MOTOR SYSTEMS & DRIVES ---
[ ] Motor Nameplate Voltage (V)
[ ] Motor Nameplate Horsepower (HP)
[ ] Motor Efficiency (%) - As per Nameplate
[ ] Motor Operating Load Factor (%)
[ ] Motor Type (e.g., ODP, TEFC, Premium Efficiency) (ODP, TEFC, Premium Efficiency, Other - Specify in Long Text, Unknown)
[ ] Detailed observations about motor condition and performance (e.g., noise, vibration, overheating)
[ ] Drive Type (Check all that apply) (None, VFD (Variable Frequency Drive), Mechanical Starter, Other - Specify in Long Text)
[ ] VFD Efficiency (%) - As per Documentation or Testing
[ ] Last Motor Maintenance Date

--- PROCESS EQUIPMENT ---
[ ] Describe the primary manufacturing processes performed in this area.
[ ] What is the total annual production volume (units)?
[ ] What is the average cycle time for a unit (minutes)?
[ ] What type of heat treatment processes are used (if any)? (None, Annealing, Hardening, Tempering, Other)
[ ] Which of the following process equipment is present? (CNC Machines, Injection Molding, Welding Equipment, Ovens/Furnaces, Paint Booths, Dryers, Other)
[ ] Estimated runtime (hours/week) of primary process equipment.
[ ] Upload equipment specification sheets (if available)
[ ] Describe any observed issues or anomalies with process equipment.

--- BUILDING ENVELOPE ---
[ ] Wall R-Value (Existing)
[ ] Roof R-Value (Existing)
[ ] Wall Construction Type (Metal Siding, Brick, Concrete, Insulated Metal Panels (IMP), Other)
[ ] Notes on Window Condition (e.g., cracked, sealed)
[ ] Window Glazing Types Present (Single Pane, Double Pane, Low-E Coating, Tinted, None)
[ ] Door Type(s) (Rolling Steel, Insulated Metal, Wood, Other)
[ ] Air Leakage (Cubic Feet per Minute - CFM)

--- WATER HEATING & USAGE ---
[ ] Total Water Consumption (Gallons/Day)
[ ] Water Heating Energy Consumption (kWh/month)
[ ] Water Heater Type (Electric, Gas, Steam, Other)
[ ] Water Heater Storage Capacity (Gallons)
[ ] Water Heater Temperature Setting (°F) (Below 120°F, 120-130°F, 130-140°F, Above 140°F)
[ ] Description of Water Usage Processes (e.g., cleaning, cooling, production)
[ ] Water Conservation Measures in Place? (Low-flow fixtures, Water recycling/reuse, Leak detection/repair program, Employee training, None)
[ ] Details about water recycling or reuse systems, if applicable.

--- WASTE HEAT RECOVERY ---
[ ] Describe current waste heat sources (e.g., exhaust gases, cooling water, process heat).
[ ] Estimated temperature of primary waste heat stream (°C or °F).
[ ] Estimated flow rate of primary waste heat stream (e.g., kg/h, gallons/min).
[ ] Current use of waste heat (if any). (None, Space Heating, Domestic Hot Water, Process Heat, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' was selected above, please specify the current use.
[ ] Potential applications for waste heat recovery (check all that apply). (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.
[ ] Potential challenges/barriers to implementing waste heat recovery.

--- CONTROL SYSTEMS & AUTOMATION ---
[ ] Current PLC Program Version
[ ] Building Automation System (BAS) Present? (Yes, No, Unsure)
[ ] Description of Automation Logic & Purpose
[ ] Which automated processes are utilized? (Select all that apply) (Lighting Control, HVAC Scheduling, Production Line Sequencing, Process Monitoring, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Number of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
[ ] Is there a centralized data logging system? (Yes, No, Unsure)
[ ] Describe any scheduled maintenance or upgrades performed on control systems in the last year.

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