ENERGY AUDIT CONCEPTUAL & IMPLEMENTATION IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

An energy audit is a systematic process that investigates the energy consumption of a building, industrial facility, or system to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. The main objective is to review patterns of energy consumption and provide actionable solutions that reduce energy wastage, enhance performance, and optimize costs. The energy audits typically involve data collection of the energy consumption, areas of high energy demand, and investigation of current systems such as lighting, HVAC, insulation, and equipment. The process can be categorized into three levels: walk-through, detailed, and investment-grade audits, depending on the depth of analysis required. By comparing current energy consumption to standards and best practices in the industry, energy audits identify possibilities for energy conservation, from low-cost operational changes to the implementation of energy-efficient technologies. The results of an energy audit can be used as a roadmap to energy management projects that enhance sustainability goals, reduce carbon footprints, and translate into cost savings. Moreover, energy audits are also often a central component of regulatory compliance and green building certification. In short, energy audits are essential tools for firms looking to drive energy efficiency, promote environmental sustainability, and realize long-term cost savings, and as such, they are a core component of modern energy management initiatives.