Buildings energy audit and certification

The energy audit and certificate, in accordance with the EN 16247 and current legislation, attributes an energy class to a building with the purpose of:

• measuring the overall energy and environmental performance of the building
• increasing the value of the property
• developing an investment plan in order to improve the energy class
• communicating the quality of the building to customers and investors
• reduce the energy bill
• providing access to various kinds of public funding and/or benefits (fiscal, financial, etc.).

The activity is carried out in accordance with the RINA governance model, which safeguards impartiality and prevents conflict of interest situations.

Deliverables

• Characterization of the asset and/or building according to its historical construction, dimensional and technical data
• plan analysis of construction and technological aspects and of energy consumption
• technical audits on the asset and/or building in order to objectively verify the data acquired in the previous phases data processing and validation
• issue of the audit report and final meeting.

Why RINA?

Thanks to its global network, RINA can share the multi-disciplinary know-how and experience it has developed over many years in all areas of the construction chain. In compliance to several accreditations, we act as independent company providing the technical skills required to deliver the services in observance of the requirements of integrity, independence and confidentiality.

Q&A

What documents are required when applying for audit and certification?
Information about your market, site features, historical energy consumption.

What information is required for a cost estimate?
The following are required:

• site dimensions
• historical energy consumption
• availability of detailed information (e.g. projects, technical reports, specific analyzes, audit purpose).

What are, in detail, the main services provided?

• Energy audits and energy cost reduction programs on existing building
• energy certification
• code for sustainable buildings LEED, BREEAM, etc.
• feasibility studies for the assessment of basic designs
• energy master planning and energy management services
• energy and lighting simulation and modeling (ASHAREE, UNI TS)
• air conditioning inspection (energy, indoor air quality)
• indoor air quality sampling and testing, including biological investigation
• thermography inspection
• utility rates analysis
• portfolio assessments and surveys
• post‐occupancy monitoring and assessment
• training planning on current legislation, technologies and appraisal methods, energy performances of buildings.