Consultancy assignment - Energy Auditing services to SMEs/Cooperative/Facilities at SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Purpose of the Consultancy

The purpose of the consultancy is to undertake a detailed energy audit of the selected SME/facility towards identifying potential energy management opportunities (renewable energy and energy efficiency). The energy audit will assist in identifying areas for energy efficiency, energy conservation and potential areas to use renewable energy.

The specific objectives shall include:

Identify feasible energy management opportunities (renewable energy and energy efficiency) in both electrical and thermal energy systems existing in the facility
Undertake an economic and financial analysis of identified energy management opportunities
Compile a detailed energy audit report including renewable energy and energy efficient technology and practice recommendations
Scope of work

The assignment will be undertaken to at least 4 SMEs. The scope of the energy auditing assignment will include the following:

Undertake a detailed energy audit planning with a lens on both electrical and thermal energy use of the SME/facility
Review the existing and planned energy needs and services of the SME/ facility
Assess the existing historical energy utilization, energy cost data and load profiles of the facility
Undertake onsite measurements/logging for electrical and thermal energy systems in the facility with appropriate calibrated equipment
Conduct an energy utilization, economic and financial analysis based onsite energy use measurements and energy tariff structure
Quantify the total energy savings (kWh) and energy cost savings ($) as per energy efficient and renewable energy opportunities identified.
Prepare and submit a detailed energy audit report with a complete technology and economic analysis of the energy management opportunities (renewable energy and energy efficiency options)
Develop an energy investment plan for the next three years that sets out how to achieve energy efficiency and energy conservation including the utilization of renewable energy.
Cost benefit analysis and payback period of recommended measures on energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy use.
The auditor, where applicable, can assess the amount of CO2 emissions emitted based on the amount of energy used and the reduced levels of emissions based on the recommended measures to improve energy management.
Prepare a detailed draft implementation plan for the identified energy management opportunities including identification of potential vendors for RE and EE solutions
Prepare and present the audit findings and identified energy management recommendations to SNV and audited facility.

Qualifications

The energy audit shall be executed at least by two experts in electrical and thermal systems respectively with the following desired qualifications and competencies.

Electrical systems Engineer

• At least BSc. Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Demonstrated understanding of instrumentation and electrical systems
• At least 7 years of experience with 3 years of hands-on energy auditing
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Being a certified energy auditor by a recognised international Organization will be an added advantage

Thermal energy Systems Engineer

• At least BSc. in Mechanical Engineering/Agricultural/Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Demonstrated understanding of material and energy flow analysis
• At least 7 years of field experience and 3 years of hands-on energy auditing
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Being a certified energy auditor by a recognised international Organization will be an added advantage

Measurement Technician

• At least a diploma in Electrical or Instrumentation
• Demonstrated experience in calibration and use of energy audit tools and equipment
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills