ENERGY EFFICIENCY AUDIT CHECKLIST Created by ChecklistGuro (https://checklistguro.com) --- 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. --- END OF TEMPLATE --- Transform this text into a digital, automated, and trackable mobile app! Visit: https://checklistguro.com/templates/manufacturing/energy-efficiency-audit-checklist (Click "Install Template" to launch your digital inspection tool immediately)