With energy prices going up and facilities estimated to waste up to 30 percent of their energy, it only makes sense to conserve it where you can. One way to do this is via a commercial energy audit. Read on to learn more about the benefits and Green Line Rates’ process.
What is a Commercial Energy Audit?
A commercial energy audit is a thorough assessment of a building’s energy consumption to help property owners understand how energy is being used throughout a property. This can help property owners or property managers make more educated decisions on how to reduce their energy usage and save on their bottom line.
Our Energy Assessment Process
At Green Line rates, we follow several steps in our energy assessment process. Here’s a brief overview:
- Kick-Off: The first step in our process is a kick-off meeting where we learn a bit more about your current usage and your goals.
- Access to Utility Bills: Next, we’ll work with your firm to gain access to its utility bills and begin the review process.
- Analysis and Review: Once we have your bills, we’ll thoroughly assess and analyze them – not only to better understand how you’re using your energy, but to look out for compliance errors, alternative rate options, and other opportunities to better conserve energy.
- Detail and Deliver Savings: The final step of our process is presenting the data we discovered and explaining what solutions we suggest implementing to meet your property’s goals.
How Long Does an Energy Audit Take?
A business energy audit typically takes anywhere from a few days to two weeks. The duration depends on the size of a property, how the building is being utilized, the number of energy-using appliances, and the comprehensiveness of the audit being performed.
Cost of an Energy Audit for Businesses
The cost of a commercial energy audit often varies based on many of the factors that we listed in the previous section. However, know that when you work with Green Line Rates for an energy audit, our services are risk-free. You won’t owe us anything unless we’re able to deliver savings to your bottom line.
Benefits of a Commercial Energy Audit
There are many benefits to having a commercial energy audit performed on your property and then implementing the solutions that are advised. Such benefits include:
- Utility savings
- Improved ESG ratings
- Increased property value
- Complying with regulatory requirements
- Greater energy transparency
Does My State Require an Audit?
It depends on the state you reside in. Currently, 23 states and the District of Columbia have energy benchmarks. Make sure you’re aware of what they are and what you need to hit to better inform your energy audit needs.
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For more information on energy audits and to schedule one for your property, contact Green Line Rates today.
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