Obligation to conduct an energy audit every four years according to the Energy Services Act (EDL-G):
Complete overview of all data and consumption
Covering all locations and all companies (challenge: detailed, and locations often only of very small size)
Long-term planning is required to ensure sensible and sustainable changes to the structural and energy efficiency features of office buildings
Aim to switch to electric vans vs. actual range and reliability of the vehicles
Opportunities
Reduction in operating costs thanks to more efficient mobility and a reduction in the energy required
Resource consumption can be controlled better via the company’s own office properties (e.g., corporate headquarters in Bochum or new customer and administration center in Vienna)
Risks
Rising energy and fuel prices push up the operating costs of offices and the costs of the vehicle fleet
Waning social acceptance of diesel vehicles – could even result in a possible ban on these vehicles
