Getting Started

This capter explains what you need to have with you to use InverseAudit.

Table of contents

• General Information
• Utility Data
• HVAC Systems
• Good-to-have

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General Information

• Occupancy Type
• Building Area (GSF)
• Building Stories
• Building Address - This will be used to locate your building to select a building geometry.
• Operating hours - This is required only for monthly data — for example, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The number of floors operating 24/7.
• Parking Area (optional) - This is required only to generate an Energy Star Score.

Utility Data

• Monthly Data - 12-month historical utility bills
• Interval Data - 12-month historical hourly meter data, usually obtained from a Smart meter or BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems)

HVAC Systems

• Only high-level information is required. For example, a rooftop unit with electric heat.

Good-to-have

• Utility rates

No as-built architectural or mechanical drawings are required.