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- Do you know how to reduce production costs?
- Do you know how to optimize energy consumption?
- Do you want to pay less for heating?
In response to the above questions, we will perform a free analysis of the energy efficiency of the facility, aimed at presenting the possibilities of optimizing the investment and production costs. We will verify your building and determine whether any work can be done, to what extent and how much can be saved thanks to it. You will obtain specific information about the actual energy demand of the building and the estimated demand after the changes have been introduced.
What is an energy audit?
An energy audit is a procedure that is carried out to calculate the energy demand of a building. The study allows to determine the losses of heating energy and assess how much benefit will be brought by the thermal modernization of the building. Data obtained during the energy audit is needed to determine the actions that should be taken to reduce heating costs and to assess the profitability of the planned modernization.
To perform an audit, detailed information about the technical condition of the building, as well as all devices and installations is required. The entire procedure can be divided into several stages.
Defining the purpose of the energy audit
During the visit, the auditor is responsible for determining the Client’s objective, needs and expectations, as well as establishing planned measurements and controls and implementation deadlines.
Collecting data about the audited building
The next step is to estimate current media expenses and verify the condition of the facility, e.g. the solutions used to prepare domestic hot water or the efficiency of the entire system. Based on such data, we can estimate energy consumption in the standard heating season, to which the improvement proposals will be selected. At the beginning, it is also necessary to establish a budget and what level of energy gains the ordering party expects so that the proposals for thermal modernization projects presented in the audit meet expectations.
To calculate energy consumption, it is necessary to calculate a detailed balance of heat losses and gains in a given facility. Heat losses can be divided into 2 main sources: ventilation and external partitions, e.g. roof, walls, window frames . In addition to heat loss through partitions due to their poor parameters, thermal bridges are also a common cause, resulting from poor construction of the building.
Carrying out measurements of the building
In order to determine the technical condition of the facility, a general assessment of the condition of devices and installations is carried out and their degree of wear and efficiency is determined. The causes of excessive energy use that are not related to the condition of the building are determined. The collected data is verified with data on energy and media consumption. In such cases, if the adopted values do not correspond to the actual condition, additional tests may be necessary, e.g. thermal imaging surveys.
Proposals for action based on audit results
Once the collected data has been verified to reflect reality, actions and improvements are proposed. Their ultimate goal is to reduce the cost of maintaining the building.
These can be improvements in formal terms, such as changing the electricity tariff, but also technical ones, such as wall insulation, window replacement. Using offers available on the market, cost estimates of proposed thermal modernization projects are created, estimated energy and financial gains from the solutions used, as well as the payback time of the investment outlays.
In addition to the cost-effectiveness of solutions, criteria such as improving thermal comfort or eliminating wall freezing are also taken into account. The method of conducting the audit, as well as the subsequent costs of thermal modernization resulting from it, vary depending on the type of facility.
TERMOCENT employs professionals experienced in performing audits for any type of facility, regardless of its size and complexity.
Energy audit – for home, school or commercial building?
Whether it is a single-family home, a hotel, a school, or maybe you are looking for an energy audit of a company? Call or write, and our team will help you choose the right solution and present you with an offer tailored to your needs.
Energy audit of a single-family home
Heat losses translate into inflated energy bills for households. It often turns out that this can be avoided by carrying out thermal modernisation. In order to indicate where and how to carry it out, an energy audit of the house is necessary . It covers all elements where excessive heat losses may occur, i.e. windows and doors, roofs, ceilings and walls, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Additionally, to increase the energy efficiency of the house, the auditor may suggest the use of energy-saving solutions, such as changing the method of heating the building, modifications to the water installation, choosing a different type of lighting or finally using the potential of the house in terms of renewable energy sources.
It is worth remembering that private individuals can also apply for a so-called thermal modernization bonus , granted to repay liabilities resulting from building insulation or other activities aimed at saving heat and energy. The basis for submitting an application is the result of the building’s energy audit.
Energy audit of a public utility building, enterprise
In the case of large companies, an energy audit is mandatory every 4 years. Smaller companies are exempt from it, but it is also recommended in their case – energy optimization allows for reducing energy bills much more effectively than actions taken on your own.
An energy audit of a company includes several elements. It begins with a site visit, i.e. verification of the current state. A very detailed review of the company’s energy expenditures follows. After the audit, a report is prepared, including proposals for modifications, together with information on the expected savings that will result from their implementation. At the same time, the auditor prepares a notification of the audit, in accordance with applicable law.
Benefits of conducting an energy audit
Why is it worth doing an energy audit? For large companies, it is primarily a statutory obligation. However, smaller companies, housing communities or individuals can also benefit from an audit.
An energy audit is the first step towards thermal modernization, i.e. making modifications to reduce the building’s energy demand, as well as significantly reducing its waste (e.g. due to leaky installations, windows). As part of the audit, you will also find out whether it is not worth changing your energy supplier or tariff, in order to significantly reduce your monthly bills in this simple way.
In the case of a company, an audit enables the implementation of procedures aimed at reducing the carbon footprint, which is a step towards a green transformation – useful both from the point of view of ecology and the efficiency of the company’s operations, and even marketing (care for the natural environment is an element of corporate social responsibility, increasingly valued by consumers, contractors and investors).
Additionally, an energy audit allows you to start applying for so-called white certificates.
What is a white certificate and who can apply for it?
White Certificates are a common, abbreviated name for Energy Efficiency Certificates (EECs) . They are a confirmation that a given company has implemented actions aimed at reducing energy consumption. White Certificates are issued by the President of the Energy Regulatory Office. In order to be eligible to apply for a White Certificate, it is necessary to demonstrate that an energy audit has been conducted and the recommendations included in the report have been implemented.
Who can perform an energy audit?
The method of conducting the audit, as well as the subsequent costs of thermal modernization resulting from it, differ depending on the type of facility. TERMOCENT has professionals experienced in performing audits for each type of facility, regardless of its size and degree of complexity.
TERMOCENT specialists perform energy audits for every need.
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Thermal imaging energy audit – why is it worth it?
Haven’t heard of the Clean Air program yet? Then this article might interest you!
Clean Air is a financial support program created with health, climate and environment in mind. Its goal is to reduce emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere by replacing old furnaces and boilers, installing renewable energy sources, or reducing heat loss by insulating buildings and replacing windows. These actions will not only help protect the environment, but will also increase the household budget, thanks to financial savings.
The program is aimed at individuals who are owners of single-family homes or people who have permission to start construction of a single-family building. One of the conditions for registering your home is to include an energy audit in the documentation.
Atmosphere Protection Program
Atmosphere Protection is a program that includes co-financing investments aimed at improving air quality, increasing energy efficiency and developing energy from renewable sources. The scope of the program mainly concerns the thermal modernization of buildings, construction or change of heating systems to installations for energy production using renewable energy sources.
Depending on the voivodeship, the beneficiaries of the program may include, among others, legal entities, organizational units without legal personality, individuals conducting business activities, organizational units of public administration.
