When it comes to managing critical power systems, clarity and accuracy are key. It’s the company’s responsibility to manage all critical power infrastructure. Small gaps in documentation or unclear equipment records can lead to inefficient maintenance, costly downtime or unnecessary risks to business continuity.
The NPS team performs power and asset audits for our customers, formally audited to industry standards AS/NZS 3598.1 to 3598.3. This ensures the client’s records are accurate, up to date and ready for future maintenance or servicing activities, providing reliability and compliance for the company.
What We Found
We recently performed an asset audit for one of our customers in Sydney. During the full walk-through of the facility, our team found several inconsistencies in the existing site records – including confusion over the location of installed UPS systems. As part of the process, we also reviewed all site records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
We did a full audit of all assets and were able to clarify all system placements, match serial numbers and even found an additional UPS unit that was not recorded.
This proactive approach gave the client a complete and verified asset list so they can be confident that every power protection system is accounted for and maintained. We also provided a comprehensive report of our findings and recommendations to support decision-making.
Power Audits: Going Beyond the Equipment List
While asset audits focus on what equipment is installed and where, a power audit digs deeper into how your electrical power protection infrastructure is performing. A power audit, or energy audit, is a systematic assessment of your facility’s energy consumption and the operating status of your systems. NPS power audits evaluate the health, efficiency and load distribution of your UPS systems and supporting equipment, identifying risks such as:
- Overloaded circuits or imbalanced loads
- Undersized or aging UPS units
- Poor power quality or harmonic disruption
- Energy inefficiencies leading to higher operational costs
By analysis of energy data and operating conditions, our team can provide recommendations to optimise performance, energy efficiency and resilience across your power network. Together, asset and power audits give you a complete picture of your infrastructure: visibility and reliability. After the audit, we provide a detailed report with recommendations to support your decision-making and energy savings.
Asset Audit Best Practices
Conducting an asset audit is essential for businesses to achieve accuracy and efficiency in their asset management. The first step in a successful asset management audit is to clearly define the scope – which assets, locations and systems will be audited. Assembling a team with experience in asset audits ensures the process is thorough and reliable. Using asset management software streamlines the audit, making it easier to track, verify and value each asset.
A full asset audit should include detailed asset identification, verification of asset condition and location and up-to-date valuation. Regularly conducting asset audits helps businesses maintain accurate records, minimise the risk of unrecorded or misplaced assets, and optimise maintenance schedules. By following these best practices, businesses can reduce costs, improve compliance and overall asset management. A well-executed asset audit supports better decision-making and increased profitability by ensuring every asset is accounted for and managed.
Why Asset and Power Audits Matter
Accurate power protection infrastructure documentation is key to long-term reliability and risk management.
Regular asset audits allow businesses to:
- Keep up-to-date records for all power protection systems and audits
- Find unrecorded, mislabelled or misplaced equipment
- Improve maintenance scheduling and service efficiency
- Reduce downtime during inspections or repairs
- Comply and be ready for audit and certifications
- Review records and audit results to drive ongoing improvement and ensure asset data is accurate and complete
The benefits of regular asset and power audits include a more organised business, more efficient accounting processes and compliance with financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
A Smarter Way to Manage Power
When maintenance teams arrive on site, clear and accurate records mean faster response times, smoother operations and greater peace of mind.
The NPS approach is a solution for power management, providing businesses with proactive services to improve reliability, minimise downtime and protect critical infrastructure from disruption across Australia and New Zealand.
Using Smart Meters
Smart meter technology is changing how businesses manage their energy consumption and control energy costs. By installing smart meters, businesses get real-time visibility into their energy usage, they can identify patterns, spot inefficiencies and make informed decisions to reduce their energy bills. The detailed data from a smart meter allows businesses to pinpoint where energy is being wasted and implement targeted energy efficiency measures.
For businesses with high energy usage, smart meters are a valuable tool for energy savings and overall energy efficiency. Being able to see energy usage in real time means businesses can respond to spikes in usage, adjust operations and save money. Using smart meter technology reduces energy costs and supports sustainability by minimising unnecessary energy use and reducing the company’s environmental footprint.
Monitoring Energy Consumption
Monitoring and controlling energy consumption is key for businesses looking to reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency. Regular energy audits allow businesses to find where energy is being used inefficiently and provide recommendations for improvement. Energy management software can further enhance this process by tracking energy usage across multiple locations and systems, making it easier to find trends and opportunities for energy savings.
Implementing energy-efficient solutions, such as upgrading to energy-efficient lights and improving insulation, can reduce overall energy usage. By monitoring energy usage and acting on audit findings, businesses can reduce their energy bills, save energy and improve their bottom line. Regular energy audits and energy management tools are a must for any business looking to optimise energy usage and build a sustainable future.
Book Your Audit Today
Whether you have one site or a national network of facilities, knowing what’s installed – and where – is the foundation of reliable power protection. Contact us for your power audit and asset audit.
