Energy Audit Cost Estimator
Estimate what an ASHRAE Level 1 to 3 building energy audit should cost for your portfolio.
Planning estimate only, based on typical GCC audit rates by ASHRAE level and building type. A puniq scoping call gives a fixed quote tied to your assets and metering.
About this tool
Before you commission a building energy audit, it helps to know roughly what it should cost. This estimator gives you a fast, defensible budget range for an ASHRAE Level 1, 2, or 3 audit, so you can size the scope and compare quotes without guessing.
Enter your floor area, pick the audit level, and choose your building type. We apply typical GCC cost-per-square-metre rates that rise with audit depth, then adjust for building complexity (malls and hotels run higher because of denser systems and longer operating hours).
Which audit level do you need
A Level 1 walk-through is a low-cost screening that flags the obvious wins. A Level 2 detailed audit is the workhorse for most owners: it quantifies savings measure by measure. A Level 3 investment-grade audit adds the rigour you need to underwrite a capital project or a performance contract. The result here is a midpoint with a low-to-high band, because the final number depends on your metering, drawings, and access.
Frequently asked
What drives the cost of an energy audit?
Audit depth is the biggest factor: a Level 3 investment-grade audit can cost several times a Level 1 walk-through. Building type, floor area, system density, and how well your metering and drawings are documented also move the number.
Is a more expensive audit always worth it?
Not always. If you only need to find quick wins, a Level 1 or 2 audit is usually enough. Pay for a Level 3 when you are underwriting a capital project or a performance contract that needs guaranteed, financeable savings.
Why are malls and hotels more expensive to audit?
They have denser, more interdependent systems (large chiller plants, kitchens, laundries, 24/7 operation), so there is simply more to measure and model. That is reflected in the building-type multiplier here.
How firm is this number?
Treat it as a planning range, not a quote. The low-to-high band reflects real variation. A short puniq scoping call turns it into a fixed price tied to your actual assets and metering.
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