Energy audit

The energy consumption in our houses, companies, commercial outlets and industries is, according to the main studies, superior to what is really necessary. Applying the saving measures recommended after an energy audit, would reduce consumption by a considerable percentage, without having to reduce actual comfort. But where to start?

With the following questions and answers, we explain step by step, the details of the energy audit that creara energy efficiency & energy saving experts offers to its clients.

What is an energy audit?

The energy audit is the process on which the development of an organized energy saving plan is based. The energy audit involves collecting information, analysis, classifications, alternative proposals, quantifying of savings and decision-making.

Moreover, our energy audits comply with the quality Standard UNE 216501 “Energy audits” developed by the 216 Standard Technical Committee of AENOR. This quality Standard is among the first of its kind worldwide.

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When do we have to think about an energy audit?

If we believe that in a certain place:

• Inefficient devices are used
• Scarce equipment maintenance is being carried out
• There are heat and cold losses due to inadequate insulation
• There is a lack of knowledge on wich consumption habits are best

What is analysed during an energy audit?

In creara energy efficiency & energy saving experts we analyze deeply the place to audit with the help of latest technology measurement equipments and we also do an energy diagnosis of the system:

• Consumption habits
• Heating and air conditioning equipments
• Electrical equipment
• Lighting equipment
• Heating insulation of the system

Will I know how much I can save after the energy audit?

After the analysis, our technical team drafts a series of measures to correct the excessive energy consumption. Each one of the measures is classified according to the energy saving, the economic saving that would result, the investment required to implement it and the return on investment.

Would you recommend the use of renewable energy in an energy audit?

creara energy efficiency & energy saving experts studies the possibility to carry out renewable energy installations, developing it in the most adequate place and with the best technology according to the necessities of each installation.

Can I benefit from the subventions for the energy audit?

creara energy efficiency & energy saving experts advises on research and management of grants and aid assigned to studies of energy audits. Our database includes incentives programmes in a national and autonomous level.

Where can I make an energy audit?

Residential areas or building for commercial use

• Desired saving rate: 15-25 % (without the solar thermal installation)
• Simple return period: from 2 to 4 years
• Time required to carry out the audit: 1 month

Street lighting

• Desired saving rate: 25-35%
• Simple return period: from 3 to 5 years
• Time it takes to carry out the audit: 1 month

Industrial facilities

• Desired saving rate: 5-20%
• Simple return period: up to 10 years
• Time it takes to carry out the audit: from 1 to 3 months

Shops

• Desired saving rate: 15-20%
• Simple return period: from 3 to 5 years
• Time it takes to carry out the audit: 1 month

Hotels

• Desired saving rate: 20-30% (without the solar thermal installation)
• Simple return period: fro 2 to 4 years
• Time it takes to carry out the audit: 1 month

Branches

creara energy efficiency & energy saving experts offers energy audit services through our branches.