Energy Star tax credits
Trends: Read the chart on your buildings energy usage. Monthly charts can usually be found on the monthly utility bills. Your utility company can provide them upon request (usually). If and when you can acquire the hourly or daily usage charts, the pattern of usage can be very revealing about whether your building is running at its best. What does a trend chart look like?
An example of a daily building trend chart
The US Department of Energy has a gather and track data process listing the following steps.
STEP 2: Assess Performance
* 2.1 Gather Data
* 2.2 Establish Baselines
* 2.3 Benchmark
* 2.4 Analyze Data
* 2.5 Technical Assessments & Audits
Here I am only discussing Step 2.1, ‘Gather data’. Continue reading Getting a View of Energy Consumption in your building
