Standards & guidance · Defined
ASHRAE 211 — Commercial energy audits
A standard addressing procedures and reporting for commercial building energy audits, including differing levels of analysis.
Standards references reviewed September 15, 2026. These summaries explain purpose, not the full standard. Confirm the edition required by your contract, program, and jurisdiction; publication of a newer edition does not automatically change local requirements.
Why it matters
Audit levels represent different analytical scopes. Specify the required level and deliverables rather than assuming every energy audit includes investment-grade analysis of each measure.
In practice
A project example
A preliminary audit identifies opportunities that require more detailed analysis before an owner commits capital.
Technical references
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.