Comprehensive Energy Audit Review Service
Is your energy audit truly delivering value?
Too often, businesses invest time and money into audits only to receive vague recommendations, unrealistic payback periods, or questionable savings projections. Audit reports can be generic, lack rigorous analysis, or contain flawed calculations—leaving companies without clear, actionable insights. For auditors, producing high-quality reports that meet client expectations and industry standards can be challenging, especially with complex data and evolving best practices.
That’s why we established an energy audit review service—to ensure audits are comprehensive, data-driven, and results-oriented.
For example, look at the table of contents of the audit shown in the image— just looking at it I can tell that the energy auditor has missed many opportunities to save energy . It gets a grade of F-!
Consequences of Bad Energy Audits
A low-quality energy audit is more than just a disappointment—it has tangible negative consequences:
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Wasted Money – Organizations pay for audits that don’t provide the expected return, and worse, they might invest in efficiency measures with significantly longer payback periods than estimated.
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Wasted Time – Time spent reviewing and implementing flawed recommendations is time lost.
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Loss of Trust in Energy Efficiency – Energy efficiency, often referred to as the “first fuel,” is a crucial strategy for cost savings and sustainability. However, when businesses receive inaccurate or misleading energy advice, trust in energy efficiency as a viable investment diminishes.
In a recent blog post, we highlight common mistakes made by unskilled or careless energy auditors, including incomplete or low-quality data collection, oversimplified or inaccurate assumptions, and neglecting interactive effects. Learn more: 10 Pitfalls that Undermine Efficiency and Cost Savings in an Energy Audit for Business Owners,
For instance, studies on Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) highlight that a lack of trust in efficiency measures is a significant barrier to adoption. A key finding from recent research (ScienceDirect) emphasizes that poor audit quality undermines confidence in energy savings projections, reinforcing the need for an energy audit review service
The best way to mitigate these risks is to invest in an energy audit review service. Our service ensures that your energy audit meets the highest standards, giving you confidence in the recommendations you receive.
A Smarter Approach: Investing in Third-Party Energy Audit Quality Assurance
How We Help You Get Better Energy Efficiency Advice
We provide a structured, expert-driven review process to enhance the quality of your energy audit:
Pre-Audit Support
1.We start with a discussion to understand your specific needs and determine if an energy audit is the best option for you, and, if not, what might provide better value.
2. We assist in evaluating energy audit proposals and guide you in selecting the most suitable auditor.
Energy Audit Review
3. When your energy audit is submitted (or ready for client submission if you are the energy auditor), we provide a quality assurance review.
4. We identify any deficiencies in the audit that should be rectified before acceptance.
Note: =Our service is exclusively for reviewing energy audits of commercial and industrial facilities. We do not review residential audits.
Who needs Energy Audit Review Service
- BUSINESS OWNERS OR FACILITY MANAGERS
Ensuring an energy audit meets industry standards is crucial for making informed decisions about energy efficiency investments and operational improvements. Our service helps them validate audit findings and ensures they receive actionable recommendations.
- ENERGY AUDITORS
Auditors seeking a second opinion on their reports can benefit from our independent review process, ensuring their audits are thorough, accurate, and aligned with best practices before submission.
- PROCUREMENT TEAMS
Selecting the right energy auditor is a critical step in obtaining a reliable audit. We assist procurement teams in evaluating audit proposals, helping them choose the most qualified and suitable auditor for their needs.
- CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY OFFICERS
For organizations committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, our review process ensures that energy audits provide valuable insights for optimizing energy strategies and meeting environmental goals.
Our Expertise in Providing Top-Tier Energy Efficiency Guidance
With over 24 years in energy efficiency, Bruce Rowse is a recognized expert, refining best practices for optimal energy savings.
Industry Expertise – Extensive experience in energy auditing and efficiency, learning from both successes and challenges. Owned and operated an ESCO delivering guaranteed energy savings.
Respected Trainer & Leader – Renowned energy audit trainer for the Energy Efficiency Council and Efficiency Valuation Organization (EVO), chairing EVO’s training committee and guest lecturing at Melbourne University.
Shaping Standards – Long-term member of the Australia/New Zealand Standards Committee EN001: Energy Management and Energy Auditing, influencing best practices in energy auditing. Whilst Bruce has been on this committee it has published AS/NZS 3598:2014 Energy Audits, AS/NZS ISO 50001:2021 Energy Management Systems, and AS/NZS ISO 50004:2023 Energy management systems – Guidance for the implementation, maintenance and improvement of an energy management system
Proven Results – Helped clients achieve up to 80% energy savings without renewables through meticulous energy audits and strategic improvements.
Global Reach – Provides energy audit training and advisory services around the world.
Strong Qualifications – Holds engineering, business, and training qualifications, ensuring a practical and strategic approach to energy auditing and efficiency.
Entrepreneurial Success – Founded, built, and sold an energy efficiency advisory firm, blending technical and business expertise to enhance energy audit effectiveness.
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We understand that confidentiality is a critical concern when sharing energy audit reports and related data. Rest assured, all information you provide—whether in writing or verbally—is handled with the utmost care and discretion.
Our energy audit review service operates under strict confidentiality standards. We do not disclose, share, or use your information for any purpose beyond providing our professional review. Your data remains secure, and our review process is conducted in a professional and private manner.
While we always uphold confidentiality as a core principle, we also recognize that some organizations may require additional assurances. If it provides further peace of mind, we are more than happy to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) upon request.
Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring your information remains fully protected at all times.