In an
effort to promote best practices in energy auditing, the American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has released an updated “how-to”
guide. The second edition of “Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits” includes information for engineers, building
owners, managers and government entities. The new publication includes
time-saving tips for energy auditors, how to hire an auditor, what to ask for
in a comprehensive audit report and how to build a successful energy efficiency
retrofit team.
“As we work to reduce energy consumption in
our commercial buildings, we want to ensure that recommendations are cost
effective, technically feasible, maintain safety and comfort and result in
significant energy savings,” said Jim Kelsey, an ASHRAE member who oversaw the
writing of the updated publication. “This volume focuses on how to improve
energy audit best practices. Providing the best audits that we can will help
move the industry forward to net zero buildings.”
Additionally,
the publication addresses how to build a successful team, analytical methods,
successful approaches to site visits, incorporating on-site measurements,
economic evaluation of measures and how to organize an energy audit report that
promotes action on the part of building owners and managers. It includes several
tips for conducting energy audits and reviewing results prepared by
others.
For more information on the book or to order, call
(800) 527-4723 or visitwww.ashrae.org/bookstore.