Our lead auditors walk through exactly what they look for on site — and why most facilities are losing 20–30% of their energy to invisible waste.
An industrial energy audit is the foundational step in any serious efficiency program. But what does it actually entail? Our lead auditors take a deep dive into the process.
The audit begins with a comprehensive review of historical utility data, followed by an on-site inspection using advanced diagnostic tools like thermal imaging cameras and flue gas analyzers. We map out all thermal and electrical flows.
Most facilities are surprised to learn they are losing 20–30% of their energy to 'invisible' waste: uninsulated steam pipes, inefficient motor drives, and suboptimal air-to-fuel ratios in boilers. Identifying these leaks is the quickest path to immediate cost savings.
James Otieno
Energy Specialist, Lean Energy Solutions Kenya
