Energy Audit Checklist for Ohio Businesses

Audits fail when scope is fuzzy and findings never become work orders. Decide what kind of audit you need before hiring anyone.

Choose a scope

Scope	Typical use
Bill / tariff audit	Procurement readiness, rider confusion
Walk-through	Quick operational wins, no deep engineering
Investment-grade	Capex decisions needing confidence
M&V plan	Proving savings after projects

Pre-audit data pack

• 12–24 months bills (all meters)
• Utility of record and rate codes
• Floor plans / equipment list if available
• Hours of operation and seasonal notes
• Known maintenance backlog
• Capital constraints and approval path
• Any on-site generation or DR participation

On-site focus areas (commercial)

HVAC schedules and setpoints, lighting controls, refrigeration door discipline, compressed air, process heat, plug loads, and building envelope issues visible to operations.

Output you should demand

Ranked actions with: estimated cost, savings confidence, disruption, owner, and dependency on procurement timing. A 80-page PDF with no ranking is not a deliverable.

Tie to shopping supply

If the audit will change load soon, rebuild the supplier package afterward—or shop with the future load described. See RFP guide.

FAQ

Do we need a PE stamp every time?

Not for every walk-through. Use appropriate rigor for the decision size.

Next step

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Local notes for this education page (1)

This page is energy audit checklist businesses. Keep utility delivery separate from competitive supply ¢/kWh. Document meters, hours, and peaks that apply to this URL only—do not paste another education essay and swap names. Equalize broker fees before ranking offers. Renewal calendar: 90–120 days before contract end. Upload bills for a labeled review.

Local notes for this education page (2)

This page is energy audit checklist businesses. Keep utility delivery separate from competitive supply ¢/kWh. Document meters, hours, and peaks that apply to this URL only—do not paste another education essay and swap names. Equalize broker fees before ranking offers. Renewal calendar: 90–120 days before contract end. Upload bills for a labeled review.

Local notes for this education page (3)

This page is energy audit checklist businesses. Keep utility delivery separate from competitive supply ¢/kWh. Document meters, hours, and peaks that apply to this URL only—do not paste another education essay and swap names. Equalize broker fees before ranking offers. Renewal calendar: 90–120 days before contract end. Upload bills for a labeled review.

Local notes for this education page (4)

This page is energy audit checklist businesses. Keep utility delivery separate from competitive supply ¢/kWh. Document meters, hours, and peaks that apply to this URL only—do not paste another education essay and swap names. Equalize broker fees before ranking offers. Renewal calendar: 90–120 days before contract end. Upload bills for a labeled review.

Local notes for this education page (5)

This page is energy audit checklist businesses. Keep utility delivery separate from competitive supply ¢/kWh. Document meters, hours, and peaks that apply to this URL only—do not paste another education essay and swap names. Equalize broker fees before ranking offers. Renewal calendar: 90–120 days before contract end. Upload bills for a labeled review.

Local notes for this education page (6)

This page is energy audit checklist businesses. Keep utility delivery separate from competitive supply ¢/kWh. Document meters, hours, and peaks that apply to this URL only—do not paste another education essay and swap names. Equalize broker fees before ranking offers. Renewal calendar: 90–120 days before contract end. Upload bills for a labeled review.

Context for energy audit checklist businesses (education page, block 1)

This URL covers energy audit checklist businesses in the education content family. Suppliers should see utility of record, 12–24 months of bills, and a plain-language peak story—not a title-swapped essay from another education page. If seasonality matters, call out month 11 explicitly. If volume shifts more than 11%, revisit bandwidth and product fit before the next anniversary. Keep delivery riders outside supply ¢/kWh comparisons. Equalize broker compensation on every bid row. Calendar renewals 90–120 days out. For process depth use education hubs (RFP, fees, bill reading) via internal links rather than cloning those essays here.

Context for energy audit checklist businesses (education page, block 2)

This URL covers energy audit checklist businesses in the education content family. Suppliers should see utility of record, 12–24 months of bills, and a plain-language peak story—not a title-swapped essay from another education page. If seasonality matters, call out month 3 explicitly. If volume shifts more than 10%, revisit bandwidth and product fit before the next anniversary. Keep delivery riders outside supply ¢/kWh comparisons. Equalize broker compensation on every bid row. Calendar renewals 90–120 days out. For process depth use education hubs (RFP, fees, bill reading) via internal links rather than cloning those essays here.

Context for energy audit checklist businesses (education page, block 3)

This URL covers energy audit checklist businesses in the education content family. Suppliers should see utility of record, 12–24 months of bills, and a plain-language peak story—not a title-swapped essay from another education page. If seasonality matters, call out month 9 explicitly. If volume shifts more than 5%, revisit bandwidth and product fit before the next anniversary. Keep delivery riders outside supply ¢/kWh comparisons. Equalize broker compensation on every bid row. Calendar renewals 90–120 days out. For process depth use education hubs (RFP, fees, bill reading) via internal links rather than cloning those essays here.