Types of Energy Audit
The nature of energy audit to be performed depends on:
1 The function and type of industry;
2 The depth to that final audit is needed; and
3 The potential and magnitude of cost reduction desired.
There are various types of energy audits. These are listed below in order of increasing scope and, thus, cost:
1 Preliminary Audit,
2 Utility Cost Analysis,
3 Standard Energy Audit, and
4 Detailed Energy Audit.