Solar and Energy

What Energy Auditing Can Reveal About a Property

An introduction to energy auditing and how it can support better operational decisions.

Field note · Felivaru, December 2024

Electrical switchgear inspected during an energy audit

The audit is the starting point

Before recommending upgrades, new equipment, or solar, you need to know how a property actually uses energy. That is what an energy audit provides: an assessment of electrical systems, equipment, energy use, and opportunities for improvement.

In December 2024, SQ Depot carried out on-site energy-auditing work at Felivaru, assessing the existing electrical and energy conditions of the site.

What an audit covers

  • Electrical systems: how power is distributed, protected, and metered through the building.
  • Equipment: which loads are significant, when they run, and whether they are running efficiently.
  • Energy use: consumption patterns over time and where demand peaks.
  • Opportunities: practical changes — from controls and scheduling to equipment replacement and renewable generation.

What comes out of it

A good audit does not just list problems. It gives a property owner a clear picture of where money and energy go, ranked opportunities, and the information needed to make confident decisions about the next investment.

Audits are especially useful before a solar installation: the system size should match real consumption, not an estimate.

Want to understand your property’s energy picture? Book an audit discussion.

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