About this template
Conducting thorough energy audits is essential for identifying efficiency gaps, lowering utility costs, and uncovering conservation opportunities in schools, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. This Energy Audit Checklist Google Form template provides inspectors, facility managers, and energy consultants with a structured, repeatable way to document building conditions during on-site walk-throughs.
Instead of juggling clipboards or messy paper notes, auditors can use this digital form to systematically log vital site details, evaluate plug loads, inspect lighting and HVAC systems, and record facility and safety concerns in real time. The template also includes dedicated space for photo evidence links and comprehensive work order comments, streamlining the transition from inspection to actionable maintenance tasks.
Built to save time and eliminate reporting errors, this form standardizes your audit workflow so assigned personnel can submit clear, organized findings immediately from the field. With Doc2Form, you can easily customize the checklist items to fit specific building codes, client requirements, or organizational sustainability goals.
Key features
- Standardize energy walkthroughs with a comprehensive digital checklist.
- Capture critical data on HVAC, lighting, and plug loads in one place.
- Document safety and facility concerns instantly from mobile or desktop.
- Attach photo evidence links and detailed work order notes.
- Streamline report generation and handoffs for facility managers.
Use cases
- School and campus energy efficiency assessments
- Commercial building sustainability walk-throughs
- Facility safety and operational inspections
- Pre-retrofit energy consumption audits
What this form collects
- School or Site Name (Short answer)Enter the official name of the building, campus, or facility being audited.
- Principal or Administrator / Site Contact (Short answer)Provide the name of the primary contact person or administrator for this location.
- Audit Date & Time (Date)Select the date and time when this energy audit walkthrough took place.
- Building Status (Dropdown)Select the current operational status of the facility during the audit.
- Plug Load & Equipment Efficiency (Linear scale)Assess the status of office equipment, refrigerators, vending machines, and other plug-load devices.
- Lighting Systems Inspection (Linear scale)Evaluate lighting efficiency, fixture types (LED vs. fluorescent), and whether lights are left on in unoccupied areas.
- HVAC System Condition (Linear scale)Rate the overall condition, thermostat settings, and operational efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units.
- Facility Concerns (Checkboxes)Select any structural or facility issues observed that may impact energy performance.
- Safety & Security Concerns (Paragraph)Note any immediate safety hazards, compromised security doors, or blocked emergency exits found during the walkthrough.
- Work Order / Audit Comments (Paragraph)Summarize key findings, recommended energy conservation measures, and priority work orders.
- Picture Link 1 (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your first photo attachment (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) or describe the image.
- Picture Link 2 (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your second photo attachment (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) or describe the image.
FAQ
What is an energy audit checklist template?
It is a structured digital form used by inspectors and facility managers to systematically record building conditions, equipment efficiency, and energy consumption patterns during on-site assessments.
How can I customize this template for my facility?
Once imported into your Google account, you can freely add, remove, or edit questions to match your specific building type, local energy codes, or inspection requirements.
Can auditors submit this form from mobile devices?
Yes, Google Forms work seamlessly on smartphones and tablets, allowing inspectors to fill out the checklist and paste photo links right while walking through the building.
How do I include photos of equipment or facility concerns?
The form includes dedicated fields where auditors can paste links to photos stored in Google Drive, Dropbox, or other cloud storage platforms.
Can I share audit results with team members automatically?
Yes, you can configure Google Sheets linked to the form to organize submissions and share real-time inspection summaries with maintenance and management teams.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.