Top quick wins to look for during an audit

These common, low‑cost actions frequently appear in operational audits and are good candidates for 30/60/90‑day fixes.

• Adjust equipment schedules: Set thermostats and operation timers for actual occupancy patterns.
• Seal air leaks: Weatherstrip doors, repair damaged seals at loading docks and cold rooms.
• Fix obvious leaks: Toilets, faucets, and process water leaks—often pay back quickly.
• Optimize lighting controls: Install occupancy sensors, replace blown lamps, and zone lighting.
• Address compressed air leaks: Small leaks add up—tag and repair them.
• Reduce standby loads: Identify equipment left on 24/7 and provide shutdown guidance or controls.
• Improve waste sorting: Add clear signage and centralize recycling to reduce contamination.
• Start food waste separation: Pilot organics capture in kitchens to reduce disposal volume.
• Replace single‑use items where practical: Identify reusable alternatives for staff kitchens and meetings.
• Add temporary submetering: Rent or install temporary submeters for unclear major loads before a large investment.
• Simple maintenance: Clean coils, change filters, and adjust belt tensions to restore equipment efficiency.
• Verify setpoints: Ensure heating and cooling setpoints match policy and aren’t being overridden.
• Server room housekeeping: Remove unused equipment, improve airflow management.
• Water efficient fittings: Install faucet aerators and low‑flow fixtures where appropriate.
• Behavior nudges: Use signs and short training to reduce wasteful habits (lights off, equipment shutdown).

Each item above is a hypothesis to validate on site—estimate its likely impact, test, and measure results when possible.