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title: "Preparing and presenting an energy audit report"
subject: "Energy Resources"
chapter: 9
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# Preparing and presenting an energy audit report

Energy Resources · Chapter 9: Energy audit

- Asked in: year not given, 5 marks
- Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14
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- Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_6/energy_resources/chapter-9

## Question

Describe the contents and format of an energy audit report. How should the findings and savings opportunities be presented to the management?

## Short answer

The report typically includes an executive summary, facility description, energy use analysis, lists of energy conservation measures with savings and payback, and an action plan. Present findings by first summarizing total savings and payback, then detail no-cost and low-cost measures. Use charts (pie, bar, Sankey) and request clear management decisions.

## Answer

An audit report is the final output and the basis for management decisions, so it must be clear, factual and action-oriented.

#### Contents of the report
1. **Title page and executive summary:** one or two pages stating the main findings, total savings (kWh, fuel, money), investment and payback.
2. **Introduction:** objective, scope, method, audit team, dates.
3. **Facility description:** products, processes, operating hours, energy sources and tariff.
4. **Energy use analysis:** monthly bills, load profile, energy balance, specific energy consumption, benchmark comparison.
5. **Findings by system:** boiler, motors and pumps, compressed air, lighting, HVAC, power factor, with measured data and efficiency.
6. **Energy conservation measures (ECMs):** each with description, saving, cost, payback; grouped as no-cost, low-cost and high-cost.
7. **Action plan:** priority, responsibility and time schedule; monitoring and verification plan.
8. **Appendices:** measurements, calculations, instrument list and calibration, drawings.

#### Presentation to management
- Begin with the summary: total savings and payback in the currency and units that the management uses.
- Present ECMs in order of payback; no-cost and low-cost measures first, with quick wins showing results.
- Use charts: pie chart of energy use by end-use, bar chart of monthly consumption, Sankey diagram, and a table of savings.
- Be specific and honest about assumptions and uncertainty; state also non-energy benefits (maintenance, comfort, reduced emission).
- End with a decision request and an implementation plan.

## Check yourself

The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why.

1. What should the executive summary of an audit report contain?
   A. Raw measurements only
   B. Main findings, total savings, investment and payback
   C. Instrument calibration
   D. Drawings
   Answer: B. It gives management a one-to-two page view of results and payback. (Key point: Executive summary)

2. What belongs in the appendices?
   A. Measurements, calculations, instrument list and calibration, drawings
   B. The action plan
   C. The executive summary
   D. The savings headline
   Answer: A. Supporting detail goes in appendices to keep the main body clear. (Key point: Report appendices)

3. How should ECMs be presented to management?
   A. In order of payback, with no-cost and low-cost quick wins first
   B. Highest cost first
   C. Random order
   D. Only high-cost projects
   Answer: A. Quick wins build confidence and show early results. (Key point: Ordering ECMs)

4. How should a presentation to management end?
   A. With a decision request and implementation plan
   B. With more raw data
   C. With no conclusion
   D. With hiding assumptions
   Answer: A. The report is action-oriented, and assumptions should be stated honestly. (Key point: Ending presentation)

## Related in Energy Resources

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- [Energy audit instruments and energy balance](https://www.bctengineer.com/question.md?key=semester_6%2Fenergy_resources%3Aenergy-audit-instruments-measurements) — Energy Resources, chapter 9
- [Energy saving calculation: lighting and motor](https://www.bctengineer.com/question.md?key=semester_6%2Fenergy_resources%3Alighting-motor-energy-saving-case) — Energy Resources, chapter 9
- [Natural resource management approaches and sustainability](https://www.bctengineer.com/question.md?key=semester_6%2Fenergy_resources%3Aenvironment-development-society-resource-management) — Energy Resources, chapter 8

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