Energy Auditors: Career & Application Guide

What do energy auditors do?

Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.

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Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.
Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.
Calculate potential for energy savings.
Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.
Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.
Recommend energy-efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.
Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.

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