How to become an Energy Auditor

Energy auditors are the professionals who can evaluate the total energy that is being consumed in a particular area besides suggesting ways to efficiently curtail the energy consumption if it is higher than it should be. These professionals generally work for energy companies. Energy auditors identify ways in which a business or home can improve its energy consumption, saving businesses and people a lot of money. They require knowledge in construction, electrical systems, and energy conservation. They begin with inspecting the premise, be it a home or an office building, to measure the heat, cooling, gas, and electrical usage, and then perform various tests.

• Inspect homes and building structures, heating systems, ventilation, air conditioning, water, and industrial processes
• Determine if energy is being used efficiently and pinpoint where it is being wasted
• Analyze the results of audits to determine where energy efficiency can be improved
• Produce reports and present audit findings to clients
• Use testing equipment to identify the potential for energy conservation
• Educate users on energy use habits and the potential for consumption and cost reduction
• Prepare cost estimates for potential rectification and retrofit of equipment and processes.
• Review documentation, policies, procedures, and reports.

• Communication - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.