Energy Audit for Buildings and Businesses: A Comprehensive Approach by SolidBlue Engineering

In the era of sustainable development and energy efficiency, energy auditing for buildings and industrial facilities is a crucial process. SolidBlue offers certified energy audit services for buildings and facilities, helping businesses save energy, reduce costs, and improve their overall energy efficiency.

Definition and Purpose of Energy Audit 

An energy audit is defined as a systematic process aimed at acquiring sufficient knowledge of the energy characteristics of a facility or activity. Through this process, opportunities for cost-effective energy savings are identified and assessed.

Energy Audit Process 

• Data Collection: Recording all energy consumptions, including electricity, oil, natural gas, and other sources.

• Energy Efficiency Analysis: Utilizing advanced technologies to assess the efficiency of facilities and equipment.

• On-Site Inspection and Diagnostic Checks: Conducting site surveys and performing measurements to verify data and identify improvement measures.

• Energy Saving Proposals: Developing detailed recommendations with an assessment of implementation costs and benefits.

Benefits of Energy Audit

• Cost Reduction: Significant savings on energy expenses.

• Improvement of Energy Efficiency: Enhancement of system and facility performance.

• Environmental Sustainability: Reduction of environmental impact through the limitation of greenhouse gas emissions.

The energy audit is an essential mechanism for any modern business aiming to improve its energy efficiency and ensure environmental compliance. Through its certified services, SolidBlue provides clients with the opportunity to achieve their energy and financial goals.

The Energy Audit is a legal requirement in the following cases and applies to businesses that:

1. Employ 250 or more employees, or
2. Employ fewer than 250 employees, but have an annual turnover exceeding 50 million euros and a total annual balance sheet exceeding 43 million euros.

Categories of Energy Audits (Law 4342/2015)

• Category A: Buildings up to 2,000 m² and professional workshops with a motor power of up to 22 kW or thermal power up to 50 kW.

• Category B: Buildings over 2,000 m² and industrial facilities with an installed power of up to 1,000 kW.

• Category C: Industrial facilities with a power capacity exceeding 1,000 kW.