Five Steps to an Energy Audit According to DIN EN 16247-1
01
Kickoff Meeting
02
Review of the Documents
03
Analysis of the Results and Preparation of the Energy Audit Report
04
On-site visit to assess the current situation
05
Closing Meeting
Initial Phase
Resource Efficiency Status Check
Assessment of the company's current situation and clarification of the scope of the study or the areas covered by the analysis (initial material flow analysis); review of approaches to establishing a resource and environmental management system
Resource Efficiency Potential Assessment
Macroanalysis (e.g., based on the PIUS-Check) of relevant areas for resource conservation in the fields of energy, the environment, and materials, as well as of existing conservation potential (identification of “quick wins”)
Detailed Analysis of Resource Efficiency (e.g., according to the PIUS Microanalysis)
Detailed analysis of selected key areas (processes, units, facilities) and development of an action plan for implementing the measures
Energy and Material Flow Analysis and Material Flow Cost Accounting
Determination of resource use (VDI 4800 Parts 1 and 2) based on individual energy and material flows, including the allocation of quantities and costs. (Material flow cost accounting according to ISO 14051)
Integration of Environmental Considerations
(Waste, wastewater, emissions) with performance evaluation (ISO 14001:2015, ISO 14031)
Grants
Consideration of Subsidies for Investments in Technologies and Concepts