What Is an Energy Audit

Smart use of energy is a hot topic right now. Everyone from car producers to big-time companies have invested in using energy more efficiently. Have you? Taking small steps can help bring you closer to efficient energy use, and a good place to start is with an energy audit. An energy audit can tell you how you're using energy and how you can do it more efficiently. You can't start remedying the problem unless you know what it is. Services included in an energy audit often include an evaluation of all mechanical, electric and fuel-powered equipment.

The scope of the evaluation depends on not only the size of your property, but the depth you are looking for and the money you are willing to pay. It can take anywhere from one day to a month to complete an evaluation and write up a report on your energy use. Most evaluations include a walkthrough and an in-depth report on how you can save money by tweaking your equipment and how you use it.

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