Energy Audit Tool

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Getting Started

Access the booklet for the N:OW for Net-Zero Energy Audit Challenge for the full instructions for the activity.
Create a team! Spread the word to friends, peers, teachers, entire classes, a club-you name it! Everyone is encouraged to join to divvy up the work and make it easier.
Delegate tasks as a team. There are many sections to the audit – it would be best to break up into smaller groups and divide the sections amongst yourselves. Make sure each group has read through their section’s Reference Sheet and Checklist, and printed out the Fill-In Handout.
Start collecting! Each section has its own dedicated checklist of energy data to investigate and collect. You can use the printable Fill-In Handouts to record your data, and then come back to this online tool and input it all in. Once you submit your audit data into the tool it will create a summary report for you. You can use this report to present your findings to your principal, school board, and/or an engineer consultant to advocate for a greener school building!

General Notes on the Tool:

The information entered into the fields expires after 3 days if the user is not logged in. We encourage all users to create an account and log in. If you have any questions during the completion of your challenge, please don’t hesitate to reach out to nowfornetzero@fesplanet.org.

How to Use the Tool:

Fill Out Each Section:
- Answer Questions: Go through each section and answer the questions. These may include details about your building’s heating, cooling, water consumption, and more.
- Enter Data: If the tool asks for specific numbers, like how much water your faucets use, be sure to enter accurate data.
Check Your Progress:
- As you fill out each section, you’ll see your progress at the bottom of the page. Make sure to complete all sections to get the most accurate report.
Generate Your Report:
- When you’re done, click the “Download Energy Report” button. The tool will create a report that shows you how your building uses energy and water, and where you might be able to save.
Optional: Receive by Email:
- If you’d like a copy of the report emailed to you, enter your email address before downloading the report.

Pre-Audit

Reference Sheet | Checklist

General Information

School Name:

Building Name: (Optional)

City/Town:

Province/Territory:

School Data

School Gross Floor Area (m²):

Electricity Greenhouse Gas Intensity (kg CO2/kWh):

Consumption Data

Natural Gas Consumption

Uses: Space Heating, Water heating

Month	Amount (m³)
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Year Total

GHG Emissions Factor (kg CO2/m³):

Price of Natural Gas (per m³):

Annual GHG Emissions (kg CO2):

Electricity Consumption

Uses: Lighting, Appliances

Month	Amount (KWh)
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Year Total

GHG Emissions Factor (kg CO2/kWh):

Price of Electricity (per kWh):

Annual GHG Emissions (kg CO2):

Water Consumption

Uses: Toilets, Faucets

Month	Amount (m³)
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Year Total

GHG Emissions Factor (kg CO2/m³):

Price of Water (per m³):

Annual GHG Emissions (kg CO2):

Building Envelopes

Reference Sheet | Checklist

Insulation

Climate Region and Insulation Recommendations

Climate Region:

Recommended Wall R-Value:

Recommended Roof R-Value:

Recommended Floor R-Value:

Wall Insulation

Location	Direction	R-value	Meets Recommendation?

Roof Insulation

Location	R-value	Meets Recommendation?

Floor Insulation

Location	R-value	Meets Recommendation?

Windows

Location	Direction	# of Windows	Type	R-value	Thermally Broken	Operable

Heating and Cooling

Reference Sheet | Checklist

Heating

Central Heating

Note: For electric heating systems the input and output energy are considered equal therefore the efficiency is 100%.

Type:

Source of Heat:

Brand: (Optional)

Model Number: (Optional)

Age:

Select the way your heating system's efficiency is measured:

Efficiency (%) HSPF

Efficiency Value:

Hot Water Heating

Source of Heat:

Brand: (Optional)

Model Number: (Optional)

Age:

Efficiency (%):

Cooling

Central Cooling

Present:

Type:

Brand: (Optional)

Model Number: (Optional)

Age:

Select the way your cooling system's efficiency is measured:

Efficiency (%) SEER

Efficiency Value:

Temperature Controls and Schedule

Thermostats and Controls

Type:

Setbacks in Place:

Occupational Schedule in Thermostat:

Occupied and Unoccupied Setpoints

Season	Occupied Heating (°C)	Occupied Cooling (°C)	Unoccupied Heating (°C)	Unoccupied Cooling (°C)
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer

Building Occupation Schedule

Day	Opening Time (HH:MM AM/PM)	Closing Time (HH:MM AM/PM)	Hours Open
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Lighting

Reference Sheet | Checklist | NEC Guidelines

Behaviours and Controls

Behaviours Overview

Lights are turned off when a room is unoccupied:

Natural lighting is being used when possible:

Dimmers are being used when full lighting is not needed:

Controls Overview

Dimmers are installed in classrooms:

Dimmers are installed in staff rooms and offices:

Occupancy sensors control lighting in washrooms:

Occupancy sensors control lighting staff rooms and offices:

Daylight sensors or timers control outdoor lighting:

Artificial Lighting

Room Type	Type of Bulbs	Lighting controls present?	Number of Bulbs in Room	Total Light Wattage of Room (W)	Room Area (m²)	Lighting Power Density (W/m²) *	Recommended NECB Lighting Power Density	Lighting can be Reduced by

* Lighting Power Density (W/m²) = Total Light Wattage of Room (W) / Room Area (m²)

Electrical Equipment

Reference Sheet | Checklist

Behaviours and Controls

Behaviours Overview

Computers are left on (or in sleep mode) overnight:

Printers/Copiers are left on overnight:

Staff members use personal space heaters:

Staff members use other personal powered devices in the classroom:

Staff members use other personal powered devices in staff rooms:

Controls Overview

Computers have power management settings enabled:

Printers/Copiers have power management settings enabled:

Other classroom electronics have power management settings enabled (Interactive whiteboards, tablets, etc.):

Vending machines power down when inactive:

Electrical Equipment Power Usage

Highlight equipment that is due for replacement or should be upgraded to more efficient models. Focus on common equipment such as computers, printers, or interactive boards.
Visit https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/ to find ENERGY STAR rated products that could be potential energy saving upgrades

Room Type	Equipment Type	Amount	Wattage (W)	ENERGY STAR Rated	Potential Replacement Wattage	Power can be Reduced by

Ventilation, Fans and Pumps

Reference Sheet | Checklist

Ventilation Controls

Controls Overview

Ventilation controlled by Demand Controlled Ventilation:

Use of an economizer for free cooling:

Exhaust fans and HRVs controlled by sensors:

Central HVAC Fans and Pumps

Fan/Pump Number	Motor Brand (Optional)	Motor Model Number (Optional)	Input Power (W)	Power Factor	Has a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Exhaust Fans and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs)

Fan/HRV Number	Motor/HRV Brand (Optional)	Is it an HRV?	Model Number (Optional)	Room Type	Flow Rate (cfm)	Fan/HRV Power (W)	Heat Recovery Efficiency (%)

Water Consumption

Reference Sheet | Checklist

Water Consumption

Low-Flow Rates for Each Fixture Type

The low-flow rates below are based on NRCan recommendations. Updated values can be found on the NRCan resources pages.

Fixture	Flow Rate	Units
Washroom Faucet		LPM
Kitchen Faucet		LPM
Showerhead		LPM
Toilet		L per Flush
Urinal		L per Flush

Washroom Faucets

Room #	Flow Rate	Unit

# of Uses per Day
Average Hand Wash Time (s)
Average Faucet Flow Rate (LPM)
Total Consumption (L)
Potential Savings (L)

Showers

Room #	Flow Rate	Unit

# of Uses per Day
Average Shower Time (min)
Average Showerhead Flow Rate (LPM)
Total Consumption (L)
Potential Savings (L)

Toilets

Room #	Flow Rate	Unit

# of Uses per Day
Average Toilet Flow Rate (L per Flush)
Total Consumption (L)
Potential Savings (L)

Urinals

Room #	Flow Rate	Unit

# of Uses per Day
Average Urinal Flow Rate (L per Flush)
Total Consumption (L)
Potential Savings (L)

Kitchen Faucets

Room #	Flow Rate	Unit

# of Uses per Day
Average Usage Time (s)
Average Faucet Flow Rate (LPM)
Total Consumption (L)
Potential Savings (L)

Email Address: (Optional) Enter your email address to have a copy of your Energy Report sent directly to your inbox!

Overall Completion:

N:OW for Net-Zero operates all throughout Turtle Island and is headquartered in the traditional territories of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

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