Targeted Audits: The Critical First Step in Driving Energy Savings and ROI
May 15, 2026
Audits provide baseline information on existing equipment and systems, specifically current energy consumption and upgrade opportunities. They can establish the foundation for sustainability initiatives that maximize your ROI, reduce operating expenses, increase safety, enhance aesthetics, improve asset performance and reduce the need for maintenance.
A thorough, targeted energy audit often includes:
- Onsite inventory of energy usage sources
- Measuring energy usage
- Analyzing energy bills
- Benchmarking
- Analyzing energy use patterns
Choosing the Right Auditor Should Be Your First Step
A thorough energy audit from EMC is the best way for you to identify opportunities for saving energy. Here’s why:
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We Provide You with a Dedicated Audit Team
EMC has developed a specialized professional team made up of rigorously trained auditors. And our auditors follow strict quality controls that deliver a minimally disruptive experience for your organization.
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The More Detail We Provide, the Better Your Data Becomes
Our team does a deeper dive than other audits to make certain we gather all the necessary data. This is the only way you can get a comprehensive view of the current state of your energy usage. This supports better project planning and helps you design better solutions that deliver the best possible outcomes.
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EMC’s Proprietary Energy Audit Process
Our AuditMAXX® system provides comprehensive quality control, ensuring accuracy, consistency and speed, whether the audit is for one facility or thousands:
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Scope determination
What type of audit needs to be performed? What are the goals and objectives? Are there any pre-determined requirements for the energy audit and subsequent deliverables?
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Preparation
This often includes acquiring prerequisite information like contacts, drawings and access or safety requirements. From there, we coordinate and schedule energy audits in line with your preferences and timeframes.
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Execution
AuditMAXX® helps us accurately capture and document all necessary and critical energy audit details.
- Quality control
All our energy audits are tightly controlled to ensure scope compliance and accuracy.
EMC Performs More Than 5,000 Audits Each Year
Our capabilities cover the United States and Canada, covering multiple industries from retail to commercial/industrial to property management to healthcare. That encompasses literally billions of square feet audited.
What Do Clients Say About the EMC Audit Approach?
"We've had auditors claim the work was complete only to find out it was not. That's never been the case with EMC. They arrive onsite and on time. Their audits are thorough and never disruptive." - Facilities Manager, Leading U.S. Telecommunications Company
EMC Is Here to Help
Let EMC help you identify your opportunities for saving energy, reducing operating expenses, improving asset performance and maximizing ROI.