Subsidised energy audit models
Energy audit models have been developed for auditing sites in the service and industrial sectors. The audit model is selected according to the site to be audited and as required. Energy audits can be carried out at different stages of a building’s lifecycle, taking into account the specific features of each stage. Municipalities may also implement a renovation passport in connection with a subsidised energy audit.
In addition to traditional models, municipalities have the possibility to develop their energy efficiency work more broadly through the Municipal Energy Audit+ model. Energy aid from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (TEM) for updating an audit or inspection can be applied for once three years have passed since the date of the previous subsidised audit report.
A common feature of all models is that a Motiva energy audit is a comprehensive assessment of energy and water use, identifying cost-effective energy-saving measures. The models are based on practical experience from audit work, and the reporting format and requirements of the selected model must always be followed. However, the scope and emphasis of the audit can be agreed with the client.
A targeted audit differs from the Motiva audit models in that it can be focused solely on a specific aspect of a site’s energy use. The Municipal Audit+, on the other hand, enables the broader development of a municipality’s energy efficiency work, as part of which property audits are carried out.
Service buildings
In service sector buildings, the audit model is determined based on the building volume and the complexity of the technical systems.
| Building volume (m³) | Energy Inspection | Energy Audit of a property (Class 1 and Class 2) | Targeted Energy Audit |
| < 5,000 | X | ||
| 5,000–10,000 | X | X | |
| > 10,000 | X | X |
In small industrial or energy sector sites with low energy use, building-level audit models may also be applied if process-related analyses are not considered necessary.
Energy Inspection
An energy audit for a property is a cost-effective, simplified model suitable for smaller properties. Typical applications include day-care centres and youth facilities.
Energy Audit
An energy audit is a more comprehensive model than an energy inspection and is suitable for larger properties and building sites. Typical applications include offices and schools.
Renovation passport in connection with an energy audit
A municipality participating in the Energy Efficiency Agreement for the public sector may implement a renovation passport in connection with a subsidised energy audit. In this case, the approved labour costs of the audit may be increased by up to 30%.
The renovation passport is not a separate audit model.
Targeted Energy Audit
A targeted energy audit differs from other subsidised audit models in that it can focus only on selected parts of the site’s energy use. While other models cover the entire energy use of the site, the targeted audit allows selected areas to be examined. The implementation and reporting approach is more flexible.
Municipal Energy Audit+
The Municipal Energy Audit+ is a support scheme of up to three years that combines energy audits and the development of energy management for municipalities and joint municipal authorities participating in the Energy Efficiency Agreement for the public sector.
Within this model, the municipality or joint municipal authority carries out energy audits and develops its energy efficiency work based on its own needs and starting points. The model supports the long-term development of municipal energy efficiency work.
Industrial sites
In industrial sites, the audit model is determined based on the annual energy and water costs (excluding VAT) and the specific characteristics of the production process.
| Annual cost of energy and water (EUR/year) | Industrial Energy Audit | Industrial energy analysis | Targeted Energy Audit |
| 15,000–40,000 | X | (X) | |
| > 40,000 | X | X | X |
Industrial energy audit
An industrial energy audit is intended for sites where a detailed analysis of the production process energy use is not considered necessary. Typically, process energy costs are low or not easily influenced.
The audit covers building services systems and industrial service systems supporting the process, such as compressed air systems. A typical site may be, for example, in the assembly industry.
Industrial energy analysis
An industrial energy analysis is intended for sites where the focus is on assessing the energy efficiency of the production process. In addition to process energy efficiency, the analysis also covers building services systems and industrial service systems.
Targeted energy audit
A targeted energy audit differs from other subsidised audit models in that it can focus only on selected parts of the site’s energy use. While other models cover the entire energy use of the site, the targeted audit allows selected areas to be examined. The implementation and reporting approach is more flexible.