(Energy Strategy Webinar Series, part 4) The evolution of energy audits

Energy audits are one of the most powerful tools for identifying efficiency opportunities, controlling utility costs, and building a long-term energy strategy. But many organizations struggle with practical questions: How many audits should we conduct? Where should we focus first? How often should they be repeated? This webinar will explores how energy audits evolve as an organization’s energy management program matures.

In this webinar, we breakdown the different levels of ASHRAE energy audits—from preliminary walk-through assessments (Level I) to detailed engineering studies (Level II and III)—and explain when each type makes sense. You’ll learn how to prioritize buildings with the highest energy intensity, how long audits typically take, and how findings should feed into capital planning and operational improvements. We also discuss how audits change over time: moving from simple identification of low-cost fixes to deeper analysis that supports major facility upgrades and long-term planning.

With the right data foundation, energy audits become an ongoing process that drives actionable insights and smarter decisions.