Environmental Audit – Residential Boiler Rooms
Portfolio-wide environmental audit of 39 residential boiler rooms across the Nord of France. The mission focused on energy use, emissions compliance, and operational practices, with targeted recommendations to reduce fuel consumption, improve combustion performance, and meet regulatory requirements.
Detailed Assessment
- Portfolio review of 39 boiler rooms ranging from 200 kW to 4 MW.
- Energy efficiency assessment to identify areas of waste and improvement.
- Fuel type and usage analysis, including environmental impact per fuel.
Performance Evaluation
- Benchmarking boiler efficiency against typical performance ranges.
- Identification of quick wins (setpoints, sequencing, purge times) to reduce fuel use.
- Prioritization matrix for sites with the highest savings potential.
Diagnostic Testing
- Emissions analysis (combustion tests) to verify pollutant levels and combustion quality.
- Draft, temperature, and excess air checks to optimize burn conditions.
- Verification of safety and control devices relevant to environmental performance.
Maintenance Review
- Review of maintenance practices affecting efficiency and emissions.
- Recommendations for periodic tuning, cleaning, and sensor calibration.
- Operational training points for on-site teams.
System Optimization
- Control strategy enhancements (weather compensation, night setback, sequencing).
- Opportunities for burner tuning and improved air–fuel ratios.
- Evaluation of greener fuels and low-NOx burner options where feasible.
Efficiency Improvement
- Action plan to boost efficiency and reduce environmental footprint.
- Compliance roadmap to ensure adherence to applicable laws and standards.
- Phased implementation by priority (no/low-cost first, then targeted CAPEX).
Outcome: clear, phased recommendations to lower fuel consumption and emissions while ensuring regulatory compliance and improving operational reliability across the residential portfolio.