Preliminary energy audits, conducted during the proposal phase of the performance contract solicitation process, present unique challenges to the engineers who perform them. With limited time and information, the auditors must generate the savings estimates that will be used to shape the performance contracting proposal. If the savings numbers are tool low, the proposal may not be competitive. If they are too high, they may fuel unrealistic expectations that cannot be achieved. The preliminary energy audit is akin to an engineering high wire act: leaning too far in one direction or the other can result in disaster.
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