June 25, 2004—Procedures to help obtain accurate assessments of a buildings energy use and its realistic savings potential are contained in a new publication from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits provides procedures to guide analysts and owners in conducting audits and a uniform method for reporting basic information, such as building, system and energy use characteristics.
The book contains some 25 forms illustrating the content and arrangement of an effective energy analysis report. The forms also are included on an accompanying CD, allowing for customizing and printing.
The book outlines the four steps of the energy auditing process: a preliminary energy use analysis; a walk-through analysis; an energy survey and analysis; and a detailed analysis of capital intensive modifications.
This is the first published document that clearly defines the four levels of effort in a comprehensive energy audit, according to ASHRAE.
The cost of Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits is $58 ($39, ASHRAE members), plus shipping and handling.
To order, contact ASHRAE Customer Service at 800/527-4723 or visit the ASHRAE.org Bookstore.
