media datasheet Carbon Descent are offering a 14 Day Trial of the FULL VERSION of the BluePrint Software to energy assessors after the launch period. Carbon Descent, the leading independent social enterprise responsible for delivering strategies that measurably reduce carbon footprints, for local authorities, private businesses, and charities, today launched an exciting new software application called Blueprint. Building on the success of VantagePoint, which has been licensed to over 70 organisations, Carbon Descent are now releasing BluePrint, developed as part of a Government funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership, in conjunction with London South Bank University.
Who is it for?
n Data entry and analysis in a spreadsheet n Typing up a advisory report in a word processing package Carbon Descent’s BluePrint software has been designed to automate and streamline the energy auditing process against a conventional paper based approach.
The BluePrint software is relevant for organisations undertaking energy surveys and audits in non-domestic buildings.
Using the software on a handheld tablet PC will assist auditors when collecting on-site data about building fabric, energy usage and services.
This includes: n Low Carbon Assessors n Carbon Trust consultants n Facilities managers n Energy auditors
The software can be configured to manage different types of audit, from the simpler mini-audit where quick wins are identified, to complete surveys analysing, in detail, the building’s services and equipment.
Why is BluePrint useful? A conventional paper based energy audit is a repetitive and time consuming process. Generally it consists of: n A walk round survey to collect building data on paper
Using BluePrint, the paper recording stage is eliminated and the auditor can analyse the survey data by using inbuilt calculation models either on-site or back at the office. A reporting facility enables the auditor to make recommendations and tailor these results for the customer, resulting in a fully customised audit report.