Energy Audits
| Procex
is able to perform Level 3 Energy Audits based on AS3598, and/or the
"Energy Efficiency Opportunities Industry
Guidelines".
Typical phases of the process are as follows: Baseline DataThis
analysis phase includes: ·
Preparation of monthly and
seasonal energy consumption profiles ·
Tariff analysis of all
forms of energy used on site ·
Compiling a Baseline Energy
Use Table and trends. Energy Management ReviewA
review carried out with management including: ·
Senior management
commitment to, and involvement in energy management ·
Understanding of energy
savings potential in operations, maintenance and capital works ·
Management
of energy
targets and key performance indicators ·
Energy
metering and monitoring ·
Energy
management reporting ·
Energy
supply management and
alternative energy supply options ·
Incorporation
of energy management into operating
and maintenance procedures ·
Accountabilities
for energy management ·
Training
and awareness procedures ·
Compliance
with legal or other requirements ·
Identification
and assessment of actions needed to improve energy management systems.
Technical Review
The
technical review phase includes: ·
Preparation of an energy
balance for the site ·
Detailed analysis of the
site energy usage including: o
Utility operation and
services o
Plant and equipment
operation o
Control systems o
Maintenance schedules ·
Identify other energy
saving opportunities by investigation of processes and experience ·
Identify appropriate energy
use targets for major energy users ·
Consider the impact of
scheduling and lengths of production runs on energy use ·
Investigate opportunities
to reduce peak electrical demand Savings and CostsThis phase
delivers a prioritized list of recommendations to reduce energy
consumption and cost: o
Capital works - §
Description of the work involved in implementing each recommendation §
Predicted annual energy and
cost saving for each recommendation §
Expected cost of
implementing each recommendation o
Management options – §
Provision of energy
sub-metering §
Changes to maintenance and
operating practices §
Modifications and/or
additions to existing plant §
Alternative fuels §
Alternative tariff
structures §
Alternative staffing
arrangements §
Staff training and
involvement in energy management practices. For each recommendation, the list will show: §
Comparison of benefits and
costs §
Internal Rate of Return for
the recommendation §
Time required to implement
the recommendation The energy
plan should form the justification for further investment in energy
saving initiatives. Detailed economic analysis of these initiatives
provides a firm estimate of savings and costs. The
methodology used is based on: o "Energy Efficiency Opportunities Industry Guidelines". o
Guidelines for Energy
Savings Action Plans (NSW Dept. of Energy, Utilities and
Sustainability), o
Australian Standard AS3596
– Energy Management Programs – Guidelines for definition and
analysis of energy and cost savings, o
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