Energy Audit

Energy efficiency audit analysis

Why is Plante Moran’s construction consulting group involved with energy audits? Because our construction clients needed our help figuring out how to use the information gathered in the audits. Their clients were turning to them for help and it was a business opportunity, but they needed to translate the audit findings into opportunities to save energy.

To do that our management consultants set out to demystify the energy evaluation process and use the data gathered to help contractors and their clients make informed decisions.

Typically energy audits are offered at increasing levels of detail starting with a preliminary audit that compares only data from usage and moving on to audits that survey the envelope construction, HVAC system, operating schedules, maintenance procedures, and equipment inventory. The audit can also benchmark the data against similar buildings in a comparable geography.

The question, however, is how do you use this information. Our management consulting team that includes energy specialists, architects, and engineers can help you and your client turn an energy audit into a decision making tool.

Instead of leaving you or your client with a list of problems to fix, our consultants will develop a customized tool to help you and your client understand the economics and payback for each problem identified on the energy audit.

Most importantly, they will provide the information in easy to understand terms so you can explain to your client how each solution will affect their energy expenditures into the future. As energy prices fluctuate, you client can continue to use the tool to revisit their energy decisions and change course when appropriate.

In an era of energy cost uncertainty, we can help you demonstrate energy consumption as a percentage of total operating expenses and explain how energy efficiency dramatically affects the bottom line.

You can turn energy audits into opportunities for new work. You can partner with Plante Moran energy consultants to help your clients make good decisions on energy conserving projects and you can help them implement their plans. Your clients will appreciate your proactive approach to energy conservation. And you will establish yourself as a trusted partner.