Energy audit refers to the process of evaluating the energy uses of a building or plant/industry and thereafter identifying opportunities through which energy can be saved. It forms part of the overall energy management process and is a vital component in the overall outcome of an energy conservation effort.
Apart from energy conservation, the energy audit process also aims at cutting production costs thus maximizing on profitability. Energy audit can be carried out in any premises; homes, schools, small business, firms etc. The Kenya government, through the energy regulation act 2012, has made it mandatory for any premises that consumes more than 180,000 KWh annually to conduct energy audit at least once in every three years.
Importance of energy audit.
Improving energy efficiency is important for a number of reasons:
Steps of energy audit.
Energy audit involves the following four steps.
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