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Commercial Energy Analysis

SkyeTec’s Commercial Energy Analysis analyzes the building’s current systems, equipment and energy consumption and identifies specific modifications that will improve the energy efficiency level. The results are presented to the customer in the form of a report that details the findings, recommendations, and a cost and saving comparison between them.

Included in the Analysis:

Customer Interview

SkyeTec energy engineers or Certified Energy Managers conduct an interview with the building occupant or owner to determine any major concerns they have regarding their current energy consumption level and utility bill.

Walk-Through Inspection

The energy professionals conduct a brief survey of the building to collect data used to define the various space functions of the building, and the resulting percentage of energy end use.

Performance Testing

Depending on the level of audit (described below), SkyeTec energy professionals conduct performance tests of various building spaces and components in order to collect data used to measure efficiencies.

Comprehensive Report with Findings and Recommendations

Upon completion of the inspection, a report that details the findings and specific recommendations for improving energy efficiency. Current energy use and costs are compared to recommended energy use and costs, showing the savings opportunties available for implementing energy efficient upgrades.

Commercial Energy Audit

The ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) energy audits determine the potential savings while balancing initial capital expenditures.

• Level I, basic — also known as the "one-day" or "walk-through" audit, this approach involves a cursory analysis of energy bills and a brief survey of the building to produce a rough estimate of how efficiently energy is used in the building. This level of effort will detect at least some of the "low-hanging fruit" and may suggest other options
worthy of more study, but should never be viewed as comprehensive. Although this option is easiest it also produces the crudest results, so don't be tempted into thinking you're done once you do this much — you've really only gotten started.

• Level II, intermediate — by investing more effort in the building survey and energy analysis and by adding in some system performance testing, this method provides a breakdown of how energy is used in the building as well as a broader range of savings options, including simple capital investments. It accounts for the "people factor" and its
effect on uncertainty of savings, and also explores maintenance procedures and assesses any impacts savings measures may have on them. Many facilities will find this level of analysis to be sufficient.

• Level III, advanced— also known as the "investment-grade audit", this analysis digs into the details of any large capital projects you may be considering as a result of previous, simpler audits. Even more detailed data is gathered from field equipment, extensive test measurements are taken which may include spot-measurements and short-term energy monitoring, possible risks are assessed, and intensive engineering and economic analysis produces reliable
estimates of project energy and financial performance with the high confidence needed for major capital projects.