Media Invitation: Carbon Descent launch 'BluePrint' Energy Auditing Software
You are invited to the launch of Carbon Descent's energy auditing tool on the 13th December 2011.
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You are invited to the launch of Carbon Descent's energy auditing tool on the 13th December 2011.
Join us for an introduction and demonstration of our BluePrint software. This is a great opportunity to see for yourself what our energy auditing tool can do. Drinks and refreshments will be available.
Venue: Dreamstake Club Workspace, Leathermarket building, 11-13 Weston Street, London SE1 3ER
Date: Tuesday 13th Dec 2011
Time: 5:30 - 8:00pm
RSVP via software@carbondescent.org.uk
Carbon Descent's BluePrint software has been designed to automate and streamline the energy audit process with savings on the auditor's time on data collection, analysis and reporting, against a conventional paper based auditing approach.
Using the software on a tablet PC assists auditors when collecting on-site data including building fabric, energy usage and building services. The software can be configured to manage different types of audits, from the simpler mini-audit where quick wins are identified, to complete surveys analysing, in detail, the buildings services and equipment.
Using BluePrint, the paper recording stage is eliminated and the auditor can analyse the data, by using inbuilt calculation models either on-site or back at the office. A reporting facility enables the auditor to make recommendations and tailor these for the customer, resulting in a fully customised audit report. For general enquires about BluePrint email software@carbondescent.org.uk
ENDS Notes to Editors:
About Carbon Descent
Carbon Descent is an independent social enterprise and environmental consultancy with the experience, expertise and commitment to create strategies and deliver solutions that measurably reduce carbon footprints, creating a sustainable and equitable future for all. Working in the key areas of energy, resource use, the built environment and renewables for over 10 years, we partner with local authorities, private business, charities and communities to foster a low carbon world.
Carbon Descent, formerly known as SEA RENUE, emerged in 2003 from a collaboration of the organisations Sustainable Energy Action (SEA) and Renewable Energy in the Urban Environment (RENUE). Since then our team has grown to 10 highly accredited staff who are supported by various volunteers and a board directors, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to all areas of our work.
About BluePrint: Conventional energy audits are repetitive and time consuming. They consist of:
- A walk round survey to collect building data on paper
- Data entry and analysis in a spreadsheet
- Typing up a advisory report in a word processing package
The tool will allow you to:
- Register organisations and sites for survey
- Set up projects encompassing a number of audits
- Schedule surveys, defining the type of audit and data profiles to be included
- Set up the layout of the site, floor areas and annual hours in use
- Input pre-survey data prior to visiting the site
- Collect and record data on-site using a suitable tablet PC
- Collect any missing data once back in the office
- Determine the appropriate measures and enter parameters for these measures
- Calculate the energy savings, costs and additional outputs determined by the client
- Merge results from the analysis into preformatted reports.
- User configurable: Variety of assessment types with different data profiles, calculation processes and recommended measures
- Versatile: Flexible user interface and customisable report templates
- Up to date reference data: Emissions factors and costs of measures regularly updated
- Benchmarking functionality: Showing current performance against typical benchmarks for similar building type.
- Time saving: This is achieved through onsite data gathering with tablet PC, robust recommendation calculators, automated report generation and inbuilt benchmarking features
- Consistency: The tool brings a consistent methodology from audit to audit as well as across a team of energy auditors
- Accuracy: The tool produces accurate results through the use of an in-depth calculation method and up to date reference data
- Convenience: Paperless auditing takes the hassle out of managing maps and notepads. The data is collected ready for processing on the spot.
- Water and waste profiles for performing environmental audits
- A range of different preformatted management information reports for single or multiple projects with a comprehensive overview of savings
- Results and recommendations formatted for the production of Display Energy Certificates and Advisory Reports.
Main features are:
- User configurable: Variety of assessment types with different data profiles, calculation processes and recommended measures
- Versatile: Flexible user interface and customisable report templates
- Up to date reference data: Emissions factors and costs of measures regularly updated
- Benchmarking functionality: Showing current performance against typical benchmarks for similar building type.
Benefits include:
- Time saving: This is achieved through onsite data gathering with tablet PC, robust recommendation calculators, automated report generation and inbuilt benchmarking features
- Consistency: The tool brings a consistent methodology from audit to audit as well as across a team of energy auditors
- Accuracy: The tool produces accurate results through the use of an in-depth calculation method and up to date reference data
- Convenience: Paperless auditing takes the hassle out of managing maps and notepads. The data is collected ready for processing on the spot.
Additional features planned:
- Water and waste profiles for performing environmental audits
- A range of different preformatted management information reports for single or multiple projects with a comprehensive overview of savings
- Results and recommendations formatted for the production of Display Energy Certificates and Advisory Reports.
Representatives from Carbon Descent are available for media interviews and speaking opportunities.
For more information on Carbon Descent contact: Kirstie Colledge, SMPR (Simply Marcomms Limited), 18 Generator Hall, Electric Wharf, Coventry, CV1 4JL, Tel: 0870 199 4044, Email: kirstie@simplymarcomms.co.uk If you would like to be added to the PR distribution list for future news or to arrange an interview, contact kirstie@simplymarcomms.co.uk or call 0870 199 4044.
Contact Information
Kirstie Colledge
SMPR
18 Generator Hall
Electric Wharf
Coventry
CV1 4JL
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