audit Your energy

Your energyaudit checklist.

We’ve devised this handy checklist to help you identify the areas where your businessis consuming energy and prioritise opportunities to reduce your usage. In some cases,things can be rectified simply by communicating with employees and altering the wayyou usually do things. Others may require the repair or replacement of certain items,while brand new equipment might have to be installed.

The checklist includes each of the main elements that comprise a full energy audit. Eachelement may not apply to all organisations. You can choose which sections of thistemplate to complete based on the unique requirements of your business.

Be sure to wear the appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and followany safety procedures and methods currently in place. Contact an expert if needed, andensure you have carried out a thorough risk assessment before you start.

If you've taken the decision to carry out an energy audit,you'll need to be able to understand how your energy iscurrently being used.

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Consumption OverviewGas Supplier

Gas Monthly Usage

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Heating, ventilation & airconditioning

Checked? Notes Recommendation

How old is your boiler or heatsource? What kind of conditionis it in and would an upgrade bebeneficial?

Is this source of heat maintainedregularly?

Could you simplify the layout ofheating infrastructure?

Is the pipework of theboiler/boiler itself wellinsulated?

Do your radiators havethermostatic radiator valves(TRVS)?

If possible, have variable speeddrives been fitted?

Are all heat emitters, such asradiators, fan units and storageheaters, unobstructed?

Are any areas in the premisesover or under heating?

Are any employees also usingelectric heaters?

Are local thermostatic controlsappropriately set (includingfrost protection)?

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Are thermostatic controlsplaced in efficient areas? (i.e.not in direct sunlight or behindfurniture?)

Have timers been set to matchbusiness hours?

Have heating and ventilationcontrols been set to provide adead-band?

Is there a risk of heating andcooling occurring in the samearea?

Are unoccupied areas beingunnecessarily heated?

Are there heated high-bayspaces in your building?

Is exhaust-air heat recoveryinstalled?

Are air flow rates controlled inan effective manner?

Does the building haveventilation and air-conditioningsystems in place?

Are ventilation fans properlymaintained and cleaned?

Is the temperature of the air-conditioning ever used below24°C?


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Are thermostatic controlsplaced in efficient areas? (i.e.not in direct sunlight or behindfurniture?)

Have timers been set to matchbusiness hours?

Have heating and ventilationcontrols been set to provide adead-band?

Is there a risk of heating andcooling occurring in the samearea?

Heating, ventilation & air conditioning [continued] 5

Lighting

Are there areas of over-lightingor under-lighting?

Are tungsten lamps still beingused? Can they be replaced withenergy-saving bulbs?

Have T12 or T8 fluorescentlamps been replaced by lowerenergy alternatives?

Can halogen lamps be replacedby CFL or LED versions?

If you have exterior lamps, canlight output be reduced at all?

Are lamps and reflectors/shadesunclean or discoloured in anyway?

Can occupancy sensors controlintermittently used areas?

Is the majority of lightingcontrolled by single switches?

Can daylight sensors be fitted tolights adjacent to windows?

Are there any unused areasbeing lit?


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Are windows and skylightsregularly cleaned andmaintained?

Are manual switches accessibleand labelled clearly? Doemployees know whichswitches control which lights?

Does your organisation have aswitch-off policy?

Are all exterior lights controlledby timers or daylight sensors?

Lighting [continued]


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EquipmentRecommendation

Is all equipment as new andenergy efficient as possible?

Does all IT equipment haveenergy saving features enabled?

Is all other equipment switchedoff when not in use?

Have lifts been assessed by anexpert?

Does all refrigeration equipmenthave an A-rating or better?

Is refrigeration equipmentcleaned and maintained?

Is refrigeration equipmentproperly used and placed in acool environment?

Are vending machines andcoolers fitted with timers?

Are photocopiers placed in well-ventilated areas?

Can any equipment be switchedon later and switched offearlier?


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Are your employees over-fillingkettles when they make hotdrinks?

Are microwaves switched off atthe plug after use?


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Building Insulation

Is the roof insulation of amodern thermal standard?

Are there any uninsulated cavitywalls present?

Are there any signs ofdampness?

Are windows double-glazed orsecondary glazed?

Are there any air leaks atwindows, doors or otheropenings?

Are windows and roof lightsclean?

Do all doors close automaticallyand quickly?

Is space used in an efficientmanner?

Do you have loading areas withdoors left open for vehicleaccess?

Does any part of the buildinghave areas of solar gain? Dothey cause overheating issues?

RecommendationChecked? Notes Recommendation

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Employee Awareness

Is there prominent guidance inplace that reminds employeesof best practice?

Is energy efficiency awareness apart of employee onboardingprocess?

Is equipment clearly labelled sothat employees know how tooperate energy saving featuresin the appropriate manner?

Are there any appliances orpieces of equipment that wouldbenefit from labelling orsignage?

Do employees know to switchlights off in rooms that are not inuse?

How often do employees takethe stairs as opposed to theoffice’s lift?

RecommendationChecked? Notes Recommendation

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Additional Notes & ActionsNotes Actions

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Please note: Energy Audits may differ depending on your supplier and businesslocation. Please use this checklist as a guide, only. The checklist does not guaranteereduced business energy costs.

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