Energy Efficiency Analysis
What is an energy efficiency analysis?
An energy efficiency analysis consists of the process that guides companies to identify, quantify, and establish action plans for the continuous improvement of energy use throughout their operations.
During this analysis, a diagnosis and breakdown of the energy inputs of a baseline scenario are conducted, from which savings opportunities can be identified. This also allows for the integration of a long-term strategic plan of energy saving measures, significantly reducing the operating expenses of the process, as well as the greenhouse gas emissions generated by it. The proposed strategies are carried out in full consideration of the company’s productive activities, and internal staff are trained to follow up and monitor these measures, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to energy efficiency.
Methodology for Energy Efficiency Analysis
Description of the process and sub-processes, flow charts, electricity consumption, and fuel consumption.
Visual inspection of representative areas and evaluation of operating conditions.
Know the expectations of the audit and have the commitment of the company personnel.
Specify the physical boundary of the energy system to be analyzed.
Collection, validation, and organization of information related to infrastructure, inputs, and energy tariffs, identifying annual consumption patterns.
Contrast current energy performance against historical, external, or nominal consumption references and build the baseline.
Develop an analysis of energy consumption patterns and energy demand over time.
Identify the technical characteristics and consumption patterns to propose energy saving actions.
Analyze differences between yields and consumption patterns in order to propose energy saving actions.
Calcular los beneficios y la viabilidad de implementación de cada una de las oportunidades de ahorro.
Documentation of the entire audit process along with an implementation plan for accepted proposals.
