Energy Audits for Small Businesses
As the owner of a small business, you are well aware of the need to manage operational costs. This can be a challenge with respect to energy consumption. Typically, office buildings are not built with energy efficiency in mind. The building envelope is often poorly constructed, and lighting systems are typically outdated.
Depending on the size and complexity of your office, there may be some efficiency improvements that you can implement on your own with respect to lighting and ENERGY STAR equipment. An energy audit by Envinity will provide you with increased opportunities for savings, allowing you to prioritize retrofits and replacements in a cost-effective manner. Envinity will audit your
- Mechanical systems (heating, cooling, and ventilation),
- Lighting systems and controls
- water efficiency, heating, and conservation
- Equipment energy usage
- Building envelope (insulation, air infiltration, and weather stripping)
The small business energy audit includes a comprehensive energy management plan offering recommendations for retrofitting, replacement, and energy management opportunities. The plan will also include financial payback analysis, including estimated annual savings, estimated cost to implement, simple payback, and a savings-to-investment ratio (SIR) for each recommendation.
Many efficiency measures pay for themselves within the first five years. Nonetheless, it can still be a challenge to find funding to implement efficiency measures. Envinity works with clients to help identify financing measures and low interest loan identification. Contact us today to find out how you can save money and improve energy efficiency with a comprehensive energy audit.
