No More Guesswork on Savings: Kazakhstan Tightens Energy Audits for Businesses

Businesses in Kazakhstan will face stricter energy audits from September 6, Orda.kz reports.

Under the new rules, auditors must examine five years of data on companies’ electricity, heating, fuel and water consumption. They will also inspect buildings, equipment, meters, ventilation and water systems.

Energy use must be calculated per unit of production, with measurements taken in both winter and summer. Auditors will then compare current costs with expected spending after modernization.

Reports must show each project’s cost, annual savings, implementation period and expected payback. Estimates must be supported by measurements, calculations and company data.

If new equipment is recommended, auditors must compare offers from at least two suppliers. A project will be considered profitable only if its expected savings exceed the investment within five years, taking financing costs into account.

Energy savings must not compromise workplace safety, employee conditions or product quality.

Original author: Alexander Zhdanov

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