The audit will typically include:
· Energy Analysis:
o An analysis of the existing energy (electric, natural gas, Liquid propane, fuel oil) consumption. A minimum of one year’s bills will be evaluated. Two years are recommended. Evaluate consumption levels and patterns.
· Maintenance Records:
o A detailed review of maintenance and repair records.
· Drawings:
o A detailed review record Drawings (As-built). 
· Fuel Usage:
o Normalized fuel usage data with local weather data.
· Interview Process:
o Discuss building and its operation with management. The discussions will include building performance, HVAC systems, electrical, and building envelope. Included in the discussions, occupant comfort and complaints.
· Site visit:
o Will be conducted using acceptable techniques for building type and size (i.e. small building with independent entries may utilize blower testing, large building with common entrances and hallways utilize visual inspection and measurements to calculate leakage.)
o Sampling will include 10% of total existing units.
o All unit types (bedroom count, HVAC system type, location in building) will be taken into account.
o Field verify blue prints
o Inventory MEP equipment
o Identify moisture problems
o Identify ventilation system
o Field verify fan operation
o Assess building airflow
o Evaluate building envelope
· Energy modeling:
o Will be conducted, according to ASHRAE Fundamentals Chapter 31.
· Economic analysis
o Account for inflation and discount rates utilizing the Savings-to-Investment Ratio formula.
o Cost estimates for all energy efficiency measures. Provide back-up for cost estimates. Provide in spreadsheet format for local verification.
o Calculate energy dollar savings (annual savings, life cycle savings, and show payback period) per recommended efficiency measure.
o Include benefits to end use bill payers.
o Identify non-energy related benefits.
· Mechanical Systems
o Provide a detailed list of HVAC equipment, include age, capacities, make and model #s.
o Identify equipment as common area, tenant area and if equipment is central or systems within tenant area.
o State condition of equipment.
o Provide combustion efficiencies for combustion equipment
o Identify distribution systems and state condition of distribution systems and components.
· Electrical Systems
o Provide a schedule of lighting, motors, and major appliances.
o Identify savings, consumption and dollars for retrofits, in common space and units.
· Reporting and Review
o Deliver - Report including:
§ Executive Summary including Detailed Table of All Measures with
§ Annual Savings in kilowatt-hours and MMBTU
§ Annual Savings in dollars
§ Life of Measure
§ Life Cycle Savings of Measure
§ Estimated Cost
§ Savings-to-Investment Ratio (SIR*) based on Estimated Cost
· Building Description - Include the following
o Building Envelope
o Mechanical Equipment and appurtenances
o Electrical Equipment and appurtenances
o Plumbing Equipment and appurtenances
· All Evaluated Measures
o Description
o Rational
· Analysis of Fuel and Electricity Bills
o Include Savings-to-Investment Ration (SIR): the calculated lifetime dollar savings divided by the cost of the installed measure
