Practical Application

1. Determine whether an audit should be performed for water, energy, materials, or IAQ, or whether multiple impact areas can be audited.
2. Outline the scope of each audit, the number of buildings under review, and who can perform the audit. Review appropriate Residential strategies.
3. Determine whether residential policy documents exist that include, or could be modified to include, maintenance, repairs, renovations, energy and water efficiency, waste disposal, and procurement. Confirm whether post has resident self-help guidelines.
4. Prepare a checklist or matrix for the items to be audited. Detailed audit checklists are available from websites listed in the Resources section
5. Send the checklist to residents; include education about how the audit relates to post goals, and schedule times to visit residences.
6. Undertake the audit.
7. Prepare a prioritized list indicating recommendations for replacement or repair. Indicate immediate needs, e.g. potential health concerns, such as mold, and low- and no-cost measures.

Table 2: Residential energy consumption at U.S. Embassy Kathmandu is approximately 42% of the Embassy’s spending on building-related energy