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Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, and process systems. May also perform investment-grade audits and develop cost-saving recommendations.
- • Measure energy use with data loggers, light meters, amp and watt meters, flue gas analyzers, volt meters, thermometers, and utility meters.
- • Perform blower-door and similar tests to locate air leaks.
- • Inspect building envelopes, mechanical, electrical, and process systems to determine energy consumption.
- • Prepare audit reports with analysis, findings, and cost-saving recommendations.
- • Analyze utility bills, rates, and tariffs to compile historical energy use.
- • Assess technical feasibility and ROI of energy-saving measures.
- • Calculate potential energy and demand savings.
- • Collect and analyze field data on energy performance.
- • Benchmark consumption against codes, standards, or peer facilities.
- • Determine occupancy and operational patterns affecting heating, cooling, lighting, and other loads.
- • Educate clients on energy efficiency and appliance selection and costs.
- • Identify and prioritize energy conservation measures.
- • Recommend O&M improvements to enhance system efficiency.
- • Establish energy baselines and measurement and verification plans.
- • Oversee installation of measures such as insulation, weatherstripping, pipe wraps, door sweeps, or low-flow fixtures.
- • Prepare scopes of work and specifications for energy upgrades.
- • Recommend energy-efficient technologies and alternative energy sources.
- • Assess demand-response and load-shed opportunities for building management systems.
- • Identify health and safety issues related to weatherization or retrofits.
- • Inspect installed efficiency measures to verify proper installation and performance.
- • Verify participant eligibility for publicly funded weatherization programs, as required.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
