Energy Audits
| Procex
is able to perform Level 3 Energy Audits based on AS3598, or Energy
Savings Action Plans conforming to the Guidelines for Energy Savings
Action Plans published by the NSW Dept. of Energy, Utilities and
Sustainability (DEUS).
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
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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