ASMA Building

Facility Energy Analysis for ASMA Building, Bukit Jelutong
Date: 10/12/2009
Report No.: EE_01
1. Introduction
The purpose of this Facility Energy Analysis Report is to provide information about
how energy is used, and direction about potential energy savings opportunities for
ASMA Building facility. The analysis and recommendations are based upon the
information that was provided during the recent preliminary audit.
The accuracy of this analysis and the resulting recommendations are directly influenced
by the degree of accuracy of the data that was provided. The analysis is intended to
provide guidance and focus on the greatest potential energy savings opportunities and
recommend next steps.
2. Energy Efficiency.
Energy use and thus, improvements in energy efficiency, can contribute to the
achievement of long-term organizational objectives. Links between energy efficiency
and business objectives can be direct, as in the case of improved operational efficiency
and reduced costs, or indirect, such as with improved employee productivity. Listed
below are a few examples how energy efficiency can contribute to business success.
Examples of Business Objectives with Links to Energy Efficiency
∗ Improved operational efficiency

∗ Reduced operating costs
∗ Improved product quality
∗ Improved air quality
∗ Improved tenant/occupant satisfaction
∗ Improved employee productivity
∗ Improved contribution to environmental protection & sustainability
∗ Improved company image
3. How ASMA Building Use Energy
Break-up of energy consumption (Estimation)
Air-Conditioning = 60% ; Lightings = 24%; Miscellaneous Equipments = 16%
From the recent preliminary audit, the air-conditioning system is a split type and the
lightings system majority use fluorescent type with conventional ballast.
This facility is found to be less efficient in energy management due to the type of
equipment used and non availability of facility automated monitoring and control system.
Air-conditioning system is not functioning at an efficient level.
The energy cost in your facility is around RM 21,500 per month base on the previous
three months bill. It is possible to achieve higher level of efficiency by implementing
readily available energy efficiency strategies and management practices but that will
require major refurbishment and new fit outs.
4. Energy Savings Opportunities
Significant energy savings can accrue from implementing a combination of best energy
management practices and upgrading or installing new, more energy efficient technology.
The greatest potential savings opportunities for your facility are summarized below.
4.1 Low and No-Cost Opportunities
Energy savings up to 15 percent can be realized by adopting best energy management

practices. These opportunities typically require little or no cost to implement. Suggested
best energy management practices for ASMA Building include the following:
Your Energy Saving Opportunities
Office Equipment:
Turn off office equipment and appliances and invoke energy saving features. Computers,
monitors, copiers, fax machines, and printers often have energy saving modes which are
not activated and most office equipment is left on unnecessarily.
Outdoor Air:
Check that minimum outdoor air levels are at recommended requirements which maintain
proper indoor air quality; many buildings actually bring in much more outdoor air than
necessary.
Operation & Maintenance:

Have mechanical systems checked and maintained on a regularly scheduled basis. At
least 10% in energy savings may be expected for systems that are properly maintained
versus those which are serviced only when problems occur. Moreover, equipment life is
prolonged, leading to further cost savings. Minimize the use of split unit cooling system.
Air-Conditioning Controls:
Have controls for air conditioning (split unit) equipment checked to ensure that they are
operating at optimum levels. Re-adjust the thermostat to 24 degree C and above.
Lighting:
Optimize circuits and/or energy management systems to only control areas where lighting
is needed at desired times. Review the Lux level according to the required or
recommended optimum level.
4.2. Cost Based Savings -High Savings
Based on the energy profile for ASMA Building facility, the following energy efficiency
measures represent the greatest potential for savings.
High Value Opportunities/Requires investment .
Opportunity Action Item
Air Conditioning Improve cooling system

effectiveness by reducing
cooling system losses, routine
maintenance, and/or replacing
the existing split system with
VRV system will increase in
overall cooling efficiency.
Lighting Retrofit interior lighting with
more efficient system.
Energy Modelling Conduct energy modelling

analysis to simulate actual
energy consumption
5. Methodology
The Facility Energy Analysis has evaluated a number of energy saving measures that can
be taken immediately and others that will require additional information and planning.
The following steps are suggested:
Planning
∗ Identify how energy efficiency improvements link to achievement of your business

objectives both directly and indirectly to create motivation for action
∗ Develop an energy efficiency improvement target for your business
∗ Identify a person who will become the "energy manager" for your business
∗ Develop a detailed plan for how to achieve your target
Immediate No Cost/Low Cost Energy Savings Opportunities
∗ Develop a plan to implement the suggestions from section 4.1

∗ Develop an employee awareness and communications program to gain broad
support and participation for your energy savings initiatives
Retrofit/Other Improvements
∗ Conduct a cost/benefit analysis to determine if the project meets your organization's

investment criteria. Remember to take into account the influence of "cross effects"
when evaluating the long-term benefits of your project.
∗ More detailed information regarding reducing Energy/Utility service usage and
costs at your facility can be obtained through a Standard Audit (On-Site).
6. A Detailed Energy Audit
A detailed audit is a natural supplement to the preliminary audit, once it has been
established that a detail audit is necessary. The work on site during a detail audit usually
takes from week to months and is concerned primarily with the energy consumption of
the largest users and quantifying the potential savings. The components forming the
detailed audit include:
 Establishing how, when and at what efficiency energy is used by various electrical
and mechanical systems in the building.
 Establishing the cause of any cyclical tendencies.
 Identifying opportunities for energy saving potential, quantifying the saving and if
applicable estimating the capital cost required to effect the saving.
7. On Site Measurements
Accurate, half-hourly measurements should be made of

 Energy consumption profile (kWh, KVA and Power Factor)
 Internal climate conditions
 External climate conditions
 Air supply characteristics (temperature, pressure, humidity, volume)
 Cold and hot water temperature
 Lighting energy consumption
8. Summary
The results of this Energy Audit Service for your facility as detailed in this Report show
there is a potential for energy cost savings if there is follow-up on the action items that
have been identified.
The energy cost breakdowns and potential savings indicated are based upon information
that you provided. A number of factors, such as weather variations, building occupancy,
and operation schedules, can affect energy usage and, consequently, energy cost savings.
Therefore, we cannot offer any assurance that the suggested energy-saving measures,
whether implemented individually or in combination, will necessarily result in realizing
the indicated, or any, energy cost savings.
9. Remark
In order to make the energy audit successful prior to achieve energy efficiency
program, the following information are very much required:
 Actual/as-built building layout/drawings
 Actual/as-built schematic drawings
 Equipments inventory lists

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Facility Energy Analysis for ASMA Building, Bukit Jelutong

Report No.: EE_01

Examples of Business Objectives with Links to Energy Efficiency

∗ Improved operational efficiency

Break-up of energy consumption (Estimation)

Air-Conditioning = 60% ; Lightings = 24%; Miscellaneous Equipments = 16%

4. Energy Savings Opportunities

4.1 Low and No-Cost Opportunities

Energy savings up to 15 percent can be realized by adopting best energy management

Your Energy Saving Opportunities

Operation & Maintenance:

4.2. Cost Based Savings -High Savings

High Value Opportunities/Requires investment .

Opportunity Action Item

Air Conditioning Improve cooling system

Energy Modelling Conduct energy modelling

∗ Identify how energy efficiency improvements link to achievement of your business

Immediate No Cost/Low Cost Energy Savings Opportunities

∗ Develop a plan to implement the suggestions from section 4.1

∗ Conduct a cost/benefit analysis to determine if the project meets your organization's

6. A Detailed Energy Audit

Accurate, half-hourly measurements should be made of

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