Retrotec USACE - Manual (Page 69)

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The energy auditor also needs to think ahead and be aware of what the
consequences are when the saving measure is implemented:
Will there be changes in indoor environment, occupancy comfort, or ■
user routines?
Will there be an increased need for maintenance or other costs?
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What are the risks? ■
The suggested saving measures should not reduce occupant comfort and
lead to complaints (temperature, air quality, lighting level, etc.).
5.8 Exit Briefi ng: Introduction of Preliminary Results
Before fi nishing their work on site, an introduction of preliminary results and
observations takes place in a wrap-up meeting (an exit briefi ng) where the
site staff is present. The briefi ng includes a presentation of preliminary energy
conservation measures, not necessarily payback times or investments needed:
these will be analyzed later.
The aims of the briefi ng are to show what has been done and what kinds of
improvements have been found, and to solicit feedback from site staff as to the
feasibility of proposed recommendations. This discussion helps foster team-
work and educate site staff on what will be needed to maintain energy savings.
The project manager should also briefl y describe how the project continues
from here and when the fi nal results and the report will be available.
After the briefi ng the site staff should have an idea of the next steps needed
to improve energy effi ciency.
Also, some practical issues may need to be discussed, such as
Whom to contact after the site visit for more information ■
When to return the borrowed documents or other materials that the ■
auditors may have received during the site visit
How to arrange another visit on site if needed during the reporting
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phase
Whether base case logging is required prior to project implementation
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to document savings for utility programs or incentives
5.9 Assessment Team Closing Meeting when
Leaving the Site
The project manager has to make sure that the assessment team knows what to
do to produce the report; therefore, a brief meeting with the assessment team
is recommended.