General Information:

What is the total floor area of the building?

How many stories does the building have?

What is the primary use of the building?

Are there any specific areas or zones within the building with different energy requirements?

How many occupants typically use the building during peak hours?

Is the building open during weekends and holidays?

Are there any significant operational changes or events that affect energy usage?

Are there any plans for future expansions or renovations that may impact energy efficiency?

What is the main source of energy for the building (e.g., electricity, natural gas)?

Is the building subject to any energy regulations or standards?

Lighting:

What types of lighting fixtures are used in the building (e.g., fluorescent, LED)?

Are occupancy sensors or timers installed in rooms or areas with intermittent occupancy?

How many hours per day is lighting typically required in different areas of the building?

Are there any areas with excessive lighting levels or lights left on when not needed?

Are there any daylighting strategies implemented in the building?

Have any lighting retrofits or upgrades been done in the past five years?

Are energy-efficient bulbs or lamps used in lighting fixtures?

Are there any issues with flickering lights or inconsistent lighting levels?

Are lighting controls clearly labeled and accessible to building occupants?

Are emergency exit signs and lighting in compliance with energy efficiency standards?

HVAC Systems:

What types of HVAC systems are installed in the building (e.g., central air, heat pumps)?
How often are HVAC systems inspected and maintained?

Are programmable thermostats or temperature setbacks used to optimize energy usage?

Are there any comfort complaints or temperature control issues reported by occupants?

Is there any noticeable air leakage around windows, doors, or ducts?

Are air filters regularly cleaned or replaced in HVAC units?

Is there a preventive maintenance plan in place for HVAC systems?

Have any HVAC system upgrades or retrofits been implemented recently?

Are there any areas in the building with excessive heating or cooling?

Are there any humidity control measures in place?

Building Envelope:

Are there any visible gaps or cracks in the building envelope?

Is there insulation installed in the walls, roof, and floors? If yes, what type and thickness?

Have there been any recent improvements or repairs to the building envelope?

Are there any noticeable drafts or air leaks around windows, doors, or other openings?

Have any thermal imaging or blower door tests been conducted to identify areas of heat loss?

Are windows and doors properly sealed and weatherstripped?

Are there any signs of moisture intrusion or water leaks?

Are there any areas with condensation issues or visible water damage?

Are there any structural or architectural elements that affect energy efficiency?

Are there any plans for future insulation upgrades or envelope improvements?

Appliances and Equipment:

What types of energy-consuming appliances and equipment are used in the building?

How often are appliances and equipment serviced or maintained?

Are there any energy-efficient models available for replacements or upgrades?

Are appliances and equipment turned off when not in use or during non-operational hours?
Are there any power management settings enabled on computers or electronic devices?

Are there any energy-intensive equipment or processes that can be optimized or modified?

Are there any outdated or inefficient appliances or equipment that need to be replaced?

Are there any safety concerns or issues related to appliances or equipment?

Are there any alternative energy sources used for specific appliances or equipment (e.g., solar water
heaters)?

Are there any energy usage guidelines or best practices provided to building occupants?

Energy Monitoring and Metering:

Are there energy meters installed to monitor overall energy consumption in the building?

Are there submeters installed to monitor energy usage in specific areas or systems?

How often are energy meters read or data collected for analysis?

Are there any energy monitoring systems or software used to track real-time energy usage?

Are there any energy usage patterns or trends identified through data analysis?

Are there any significant variations in energy consumption during different seasons or occupancy
periods?

Are there any energy spikes or unusual energy usage patterns that need investigation?

Are there any energy usage benchmarks or targets set for the building?

Are energy consumption reports or dashboards shared with building stakeholders?

Are there any issues or discrepancies observed between energy bills and meter readings?

Renewable Energy:

Are there any solar panels or solar water heating systems installed on the building?

What is the capacity and performance of the renewable energy systems?

How much of the building's energy needs are met through renewable sources?

Are there any plans for expanding or adding renewable energy systems?

Are there any renewable energy incentives or grants available for the building?
Are there any issues or maintenance requirements related to the renewable energy systems?

Are energy storage systems integrated with the renewable energy systems?

Are there any opportunities for utilizing other renewable energy sources, such as wind or geothermal?

Are there any community or grid-connected renewable energy initiatives associated with the building?

Are there any visible signs of degradation or inefficiencies in the renewable energy systems?

Building Controls and Automation:

Are there building automation systems or energy management systems in place?

How are temperature, lighting, and ventilation controlled and monitored in different areas?

Are there occupancy sensors or motion detectors used for energy control?

Are there any issues with the functionality or programming of building controls?

Are there any strategies in place to optimize energy usage based on occupancy schedules?

Are there any plans for upgrading or expanding the building controls system?

Are there any challenges or limitations in integrating different building systems for optimal energy
performance?

Are there any issues with user interface or accessibility of building controls?

Are there any opportunities for utilizing smart grid technologies or demand response capabilities?

Are there any energy conservation measures triggered through building controls during non-operational
hours?

Energy Benchmarking:

Has the building's energy performance been compared to similar buildings or industry standards?

What are the findings of previous energy benchmarking exercises?

How does the building's energy consumption compare to similar buildings?

Are there any energy efficiency goals or targets based on benchmarking results?

Are there any initiatives or strategies in place to improve the building's energy performance compared to
benchmarks?

Are there any obstacles or challenges identified through benchmarking analysis?

Are there any ongoing efforts to track and maintain the building's energy performance relative to
benchmarks?

Are there any incentives or recognition programs associated with energy benchmarking achievements?

Are there any plans for future benchmarking exercises or reevaluation of energy performance?

Daylighting:

Are there any strategies in place to maximize the use of natural daylight in the building?

How are windows, skylights, or light shelves designed to optimize daylighting?

Are there any shading devices or window treatments used to control glare and solar heat gain?

Are there any daylight sensors or controls integrated with lighting systems?

Are there any areas where daylighting design could be improved for better energy efficiency?

Are there any daylighting simulations or studies conducted to assess the effectiveness of current
strategies?

Are there any opportunities for expanding daylighting features or introducing light tubes or light wells?

Are there any issues with glare or insufficient lighting in certain areas?

Are there any occupant feedback or surveys regarding the comfort and effectiveness of daylighting
strategies?

Are there any plans for future daylighting upgrades or modifications?

Water Conservation:

Are there any water-efficient fixtures and appliances installed in the building (e.g., low-flow toilets,
sensor faucets)?

Are there any leaks or water wastage issues reported in plumbing systems or fixtures?

How often are water fixtures and systems inspected or maintained?

Are there any water meters installed to monitor water consumption?

Are there any water conservation campaigns or educational programs in place for building occupants?
Are there any opportunities for rainwater harvesting or graywater recycling?

Are there any landscaping practices in place to minimize water usage?

Are there any water efficiency certifications or labels for plumbing fixtures?

Are there any irrigation systems in place, and if so, are they using efficient technology?

Are there any plans for future water conservation measures or upgrades?

Building Management and Operations:

How are energy efficiency practices and policies communicated to building occupants and staff?

Are there any energy-related training programs or workshops conducted for building occupants and
staff?

Are there any energy champions or teams responsible for promoting energy efficiency within the
building?

Is there a designated energy manager or coordinator responsible for overseeing energy-related

Are there any energy-related performance indicators or targets for building management and staff?

Are there any challenges or barriers identified in implementing energy efficiency measures?

Are there any opportunities for enhancing energy performance through improved operational practices?

Are there any energy audits or assessments conducted in the past, and what were the outcomes?

Are there any plans for integrating energy management systems or software for improved operations?

Are there any initiatives or policies in place to encourage and recognize energy-saving efforts by building
occupants and staff?s