Energy Usage Survey

Evaluation of the present state of energy usage and charges.
The report makes recommendations on areas of potential cost reduction.

Part 1: Analysis of the power account

• We check this account’s charges in relation to the amount of energy used
• We check the charge in relation to the maximum demand.
• We check the magnitude of the maximum demand is appropriate in relation to the maximum supply taken.
• We checked that the transmission charges are correct

Part 2: Check the appropriateness of the Tariff (Energy supply contract)

We compared the tariff with the usage pattern by time of day and time of year: Ensuring the tariff is well proportioned, and is appropriate for your usage pattern. ( Check that Line and transmission charges are quite stable )

If disparities occur , we can with your request, analyse usage patterns, and submit these to different power providers. This may produce substantially different power pricing, and so result in significant savings. This in depth report will cost $1000 +gst

Part 3: Recommendations for improvements in plant or process

1. Lighting Usage
   If a significant part of energy usage exists in lighting, the technology exists to make 30% savings in energy. Economics depend on the amount of energy consumed in this sector
2. Metering Checks
   1. We check how recently the meter was certified
   2. ICP details for it are correct
   3. The number of meters, the number of buildings on meters
   4. Check the circuitry to see there is no double billing or buildings metered belonging to another company
3. Process and Plant improvements
   Using experience of industry standards evaluate the main areas of energy consumption. Propose budgets, with cost and savings, for recommendations on areas of potential improvement. Consideration will be given to mechanical and thermal efficiency, and how technology may improve the efficiency in operation of an item of plant for example:
   1. Thermo graphic surveys shows thermal insulation effectiveness; Boilers, freezers, chillers, extruders
   2. Ultrasonic survey will show air leaks in compressed air lines, steam leaks in valves and traps
   3. The use of variable speed drives on pumps to minimise the energy consumption when demand falls
   4. Power saving soft starters reduce waste energy in electric motors on certain applications
   5. Application of power factor correction equipment to improve supply
4. Level 2 Audit (approved by EECA the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority)
   1. This audit may have major parts of it subsidised by government grants. Some conditions do apply