Energy Audit and Energy Management
Energy Audit: As per Indian Energy Conservation Act 2001, Energy Audit is defined as: “The verification, monitoring and analysis of use of energy including submission of technical report containing recommendations for improving energy efficiency with cost benefit analysis and an action plan to reduce energy consumption.” The main purpose energy audit is to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy related costs. Energy audit is not an exact science. It involves collection of detailed data andits analysis.Energy audit is a fundamental part of an energy management program in controlling energy costs. Need of Energy Audit: * The three top operating expenses are energy (both electrical and thermal), labour and materials. * Energy would emerge as a top ranker for cost reduction. * primary objective of Energy Audit is to determine ways to reduce energy consumption per unit of product output or to lower operating costs. * Energy Audit provides a “ bench-mark” (Reference point) for ma...