Building Energy Audit

Tackling energy challenges with the help of Bureau Veritas.

Business Challenge

Ahead of both industry and transportation, built environments account for a significant portion of allenergy expenditures and offer the largest potential for efficiency improvement. Furthermore, globalpressure and recent government initiatives have increased scrutiny of corporate energy use.

Pressure is mounting on building owners and managers to minimize their corporate environmentalimpacts. Designing or retrofitting buildings to be energy-efficient and implementing tailor-madeenergy efficiency management plans can result in substantial reductions in energy consumptionand costs.

Solution

What is a Building Energy Audit?
A Building Energy Audit consists of a comprehensive assessment of your electricity, water, gas andany other utilities used by your building or facility. Our qualified auditors can assess your overallefficiency, propose clear actions for improvement, calculate the return on investment timelines andadvise you on how to best achieve energy savings.

What are the key benefits?
- Energy saving identification and cost-savings
- Immediate action for occupier well-being
- First step in an asset enhancement process
- A quick return on the investment

Why Choose Bureau Veritas?

Recognition - Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is highlycommitted to assisting its clients with their energyefficiency improvement plans. Our extensive energyaudit techniques and over 20 of years experience inenvironmental services, energy management andsupport for the building and facility management sectorsensure that each client receives the best possible energyefficiency consulting.

Knowledge - Bureau Veritas energy experts are specialized in:The assessment of client performance in all major energy consuming services for buildings(heating ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, IT equipment, water distribution systems, etc.)The assessment of thermal building envelopes and materialsThe assessment of energy contracts to best suit the building’s configuration and useAlong with energy experts, our local teams use high quality methodologies that are at the veryfoundation of all Bureau Veritas services.

Network - Bureau Veritas has an extensive global network of offices and laboratories with theproximity to meet clients’ sustainable building needs no matter where on the map they may be.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• How much energy can I save after having my building audited?

  Each building is subject to different energy challenges and energy savings can vary considerably. Ourenergy experts generally identify energy savings of up to 15% after conducting a Building Energy Audit.

• Will I receive government funding resulting from my building energy audit?

  The Building Energy Audit is a global service that can have varied benefits depending on your country.Check with your local Bureau Veritas office today to see if your audit will result in government funding.

• How extensive is the audit report?

  Depending on your building’s requirements, Bureau Veritas can adapt the size and breadth of the reportto meet your specific needs.