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As per the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 of India, an Energy Audit is defined as a systematic and methodical process to assess the energy performance of a facility, building, or process. This involves analyzing energy consumption patterns and identifying opportunities for energy savings or improving efficiency.
An energy audit aims to evaluate how energy is being used, detect areas of energy wastage, and suggest measures to reduce energy consumption and optimize energy usage, thus helping in achieving energy conservation and reducing operational costs.
Energy audits can be broadly classified into three types:
This audit plays a crucial role in ensuring that industries and commercial establishments comply with energy-saving norms and contribute to national energy conservation goals.
An energy audit aims to evaluate how energy is being used, detect areas of energy wastage, and suggest measures to reduce energy consumption and optimize energy usage, thus helping in achieving energy conservation and reducing operational costs.
Energy audits can be broadly classified into three types:
- Preliminary Energy Audit: A basic analysis to identify significant energy-saving opportunities.
- Detailed Energy Audit: A more comprehensive study involving data collection, analysis, and technical recommendations for energy conservation.
- Monitoring Audit: Continuous monitoring of energy usage to ensure optimal energy performance.
This audit plays a crucial role in ensuring that industries and commercial establishments comply with energy-saving norms and contribute to national energy conservation goals.