Energy and Efficiency Audit Program
DAE offers an energy auditing service which instructs customers where they can most effectively reduce energy costs. These audits usually uncover energy savings from 10-40%. Most energy conservation measures have a payback of less than 2 years. A Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. audit analyzes and provides recommendations on occupant health and comfort, as well as energy-savings and efficiency.
Survey and energy bills
Organizations interested in an energy audit will complete a short survey and submit all energy bills (excluding water) for the most recent 12 consecutive months.
Preliminary site visit
After preliminary analysis of energy survey and energy bills, Design-Aire Engineering Inc. will arrange a facility visit to view the building and acquire an overview of the building's use and processes within.
Proposal
Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. will prepare a proposal for the approval of the authorizing officer of the organization. The proposal includes a summary of the audit work to be completed and pricing information. Once signed, the proposal is a binding contract. Partial payment (the terms of which are disclosed in the proposal) is due upon signing of the proposal. It is useful if building plans (footprint, electrical and mechanical schedules) are made available to Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. at this time.
Site visit
Design-Aire Engineering, Inc.'s audit team completes a thorough site visit and energy interview. The team will complete a full equipment inventory, including all major energy-consuming equipment and lighting, and take photographs of the building. Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. follows all safety and security requirements and can be escorted, if necessary.
Engineering and analysis
The information obtained from the energy bills, energy interview, and site visit is compiled by our staff of professional engineers for analysis.
Publish report
Recommendations for energy conservation measures, including an overall summary and explanations of each measure with graphs, charts and tables, are presented in a clear, concise format for review. The client is provided with two copies of the report. An additional copy may be furnished to State Government, if required.
Review with client
A member of the Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. audit team reviews the audit report with a member of the organization, either in person or via conference call, to review the recommended measures and answer any questions.
Web access
The final PDF copy of the audit and appendix are available on the Internet for review and for the printing of additional copies. The site can be protected by a password, if necessary.
One-year energy partnership
Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. is available to the organization for a full year following the
audit process to address energy-related questions or concerns.
View a printer-friendly version of the Audit Process.
View a list of equipment typically evaluated
in an audit.
For more information about how to participate, please contact:
Design-Aire Engineering, Inc.
Mr. Jim Weaver
317-464-9090, Office
866-515-9090, Toll Free
email: jweaver @ design-aire.com
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