FAQs
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An energy audit involves a thorough assessment of the energy consumption in your building. Its objective is to pinpoint areas of energy inefficiency and propose solutions to enhance energy performance, leading to reduced energy expenses.
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The length of an energy audit depends on the size and complexity of the building being audited. On average, a commercial energy audit usually take up to several days.
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Energy audits can be performed by certified energy auditors or energy professionals who have received training in energy auditing techniques. Enercon Malaysia is certified Energy Service Company (ESCO) with qualified energy auditors to assess the site and implement any energy efficiency products customized to your needs.
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An energy audit typically includes a visual inspection of the building, an analysis of energy bills, a blower door test to measure air leakage, and an assessment of insulation levels, lighting, heating, and cooling systems.
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An energy audit can help identify areas where energy is being wasted, leading to potential cost savings on energy bills. It can also improve indoor air quality, increase comfort, and reduce the building's environmental impact.
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Energy audit recommendations can include improving insulation, sealing air leaks, upgrading lighting and HVAC systems, and installing renewable energy systems like solar panels. With Enercon Malaysia, energy audit is the preliminary assessment before implementing any energy efficiency products such as chiller and voltage optimiser, smart AC, hybrid magnetic motors etc. With this, clients would have the option to select their most feasible solution to their highest consumption equipment.
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It is recommended that commercial energy audits should be done every 1-2 years. With SEDA EACG 2.0 granted to industrial and commercial building owners, they would be able to apply up to RM 100,000.
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No, energy audits can be conducted on both old and new buildings. Even newer buildings can benefit from an energy audit to identify areas where energy is being wasted and to make recommendations for improving energy efficiency.
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It is helpful to provide the energy auditor with any relevant information about the building, such as the age of the building, recent renovations, and energy bills. It is also important to make sure that all areas of the building are accessible for inspection.
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Yes, energy audits can identify health and safety issues, such as carbon monoxide leaks and inadequate ventilation. The auditor may recommend improvements to address these issues in addition to energy efficiency upgrades.
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Depending on the depth and scope of the audit, size of business and number of sites. With energy prices as they are now, a site consuming 500,000kwh p/yr could be audited for under 1% of their annual spend. Building owners that are qualified to apply for EACG can apply for up to RM 100,000.
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While there are online tools and resources available to help building owners conduct their own energy audits, a professional energy audit is more thorough and accurate. A professional energy auditor has specialized equipment and training to identify energy waste and make targeted recommendations for improvements.
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The time it takes to see a return on investment for energy efficiency upgrades depends on the cost of the upgrades and the amount of energy savings achieved. Some upgrades, such as installing LED lighting or programmable thermostats, can provide a quick return on investment, while others, such as upgrading insulation or HVAC systems, may take several years to pay for themselves.
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A basic energy audit typically involves a visual inspection of the building and an analysis of energy bills, while a comprehensive energy audit includes more detailed testing and analysis of the building's energy systems and equipment.
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Enercon Malaysia has been registered under ESCO under the Energy Commission. With our qualified energy auditors, we can provide you a detailed assessment free of charge with recommendations from our wide range of energy efficiency products.
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The success of an energy audit can be measured by comparing energy bills before and after implementing the recommended energy efficiency measures. Other metrics like energy use intensity (EUI) and greenhouse gas emissions can also be tracked.
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