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Energy audits are the essential first step for organisations to identify key areas for improvement. An Energy Audit entails a comprehensive analysis of a facility’s energy consumption, designed to identify areas for improvement and unlock cost savings otherwise unlikely to be realised.
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What is an Energy Audit?
At its core, an Energy Audit involves a systematic evaluation of energy use, conducted by qualified audit professionals to an Australian standard.
An Energy Audit can clarify your company’s energy consumption and identify areas for potential savings, as well as lead to reduced energy use, improved productivity and opportunities to innovate.
Typical Energy Audits include comprehensive analysis and reporting of a site’s energy usage across three categories aligned to AS NZS 3598.1 & AS NZS 3598.2, including:
- Detailed Tariff Analysis
- Time of Use (ToU) Analysis
- Energy Usage Breakdowns (EUBs) of all main energy-using equipment
- Energy Efficiency Opportunities, categorised by a payback period of less than 2 years or greater than 2 years
- Detailed Asset Registry
Energy Assessments.
Energy Assessments are similar to Energy Audits, but are more high-level and primarily focused on finding the ‘low-hanging fruit’ relating to energy efficiency opportunities within a facility.
The Energy Assessment is a process where ‘quick wins’ are identified to reduce your energy consumption based on the findings of a site visit. The Return on Investment (ROI) of each Energy Upgrade is estimated based on high-level values and industry averages.
Ecovantage’s specialists can help with both Energy Assessments and Energy Audits, and support you in determining which is the best option for your business.
Audit x Assessment Comparison.
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One 12-month billing period
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Energy Audit
Weekly, monthly, seasonal, yearly
24-month period (hourly/weekly/monthly)
All with ROIs
Detailed Report
The Outcome.
The advantages of Energy Audits extend beyond immediate cost savings. They provide valuable data that supports:
Informed Decision-making
Audits equip organisations with insights to make informed investment decisions about energy upgrades and process modifications.
Continuous Improvement
Regular audits create a tangible measurement of site progress while informing ongoing efforts.
Energy Audit Findings.
Below are some typical energy audit findings for different building types, including costs, savings and payback. Note that opportunities, costs, and savings may vary depending on specific site conditions.
Retirement Living
Typical energy reduction opportunities identified at a retirement living facility.
| Opportunity | Capital Outlay | Annual Energy Savings | Simple Payback |
| Pool pump optimisation | $3,000 | 10,000 kWh | 1.2 years |
| Pool heating optimisation | $5,000 | 6,500 kWh | 3.1 years |
| HVAC temperature optimisation | $6,000 | 7,300 kWh | 3.3 years |
| Lighting upgrades (LEDs, sensors, etc.) | $16,000 | 17,000 kWh | 3.8 years |
| Install solar PV | $150,000 | 150,000 kWh | 4.0 years |
| Replace gas-fired hot water with heat pumps | $35,000 | 320 GJ | 9.1 years |
Hotels & Motels
Typical energy reduction opportunities identified at hotels and motels.
| Opportunity | Capital Outlay | Annual Energy Savings | Simple Payback |
| Pool heating optimisation | $5,000 | 500 GJ | 0.8 years |
| Pool pump optimisation | $3,000 | 10,000 kWh | 1.2 years |
| HVAC temperature optimisation | $6,000 | 7,300 kWh | 3.3 years |
| Lighting upgrades (LEDs, sensors, etc.) | $16,000 | 17,000 kWh | 3.8 years |
| Install solar PV | $750,000 | 70,000 kWh | 4.5 years |
Golf Clubhouses
Typical energy reduction opportunities identified at golf course clubhouses.
| Opportunity | Capital Outlay | Annual Energy Savings | Simple Payback |
| HVAC temperature optimisation | $15,000 | 20,000 kWh | 3.0 years |
| Install solar PV | $150,000 | 150,000 kWh | 4.0 years |
| Lighting upgrades (LEDs, sensors, etc.) | $20,000 | 15,000 kWh | 5.3 years |
Notes:
Used an average electricity rate of $0.25/kWh and natural gas rate of $12.00/GJ
Savings associated with pools are based on a pool located in Victoria, running 24 hrs/7 days, setpoint of 28°C
End-to-End Solutions.
Supporting you from site assessment and product supply to certificate generation and trading.
About Us & Our Team.
Ecovantage is one of Australia’s largest Accredited Certificate Providers – we have the knowledge and ability to ensure your M&V project process is a smooth and successful one.
Our team consists of passionate renewable energy consultants and energy efficiency experts, dedicated customer-focused account managers and qualified M&V engineers. From the initial viability study, proposal with estimated certificates and rebate value, through to compliance, application to the regulator, measurement stage and ultimately the creation of the certificates with financial revenue, we guide you with ease through all the stages.
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NMI = Nation Meter Identifier, EMC = Energy Conservation Measures
*Subject to data availability ^Presentation summarising the findings/impact for the business is available for an additional fee