Checks
ENGINE activities are aiming at increasing energy efficiency in SMEs in two ways: first of all energy advisors are motivated and properly trained to have the necessary capacities in place. Secondly, these experts will approach SMEs - either general management or persons responsible for energy - and do energy efficiency checks.
ENGINE aims at implementing 56 checks within the course of the project in various industries in all regions. In general the structure of such a audit can be described as follows:
- Status quo: site inspection, data collection, identifying focus, interviews
- Elaboration: descriping company, analysing data, benchmarking
- Determination: determining energy saving potentials
- Proposal: drafting an implementation plan and suggesting necessary steps
The minimum duration of ENGINE energy efficiency checks will be five days.