An energy Audit is

• A. a plan for reducing costs
• B. An energy Audit is an assessment of energy used
• C. a measurement of energy production
• D. a forecast of future energy prices

Answer: (B)

An energy audit is a systematic assessment of how energy is used in a building or facility, identifying where energy is consumed and where efficiency improvements are possible. This makes the description a direct fit for describing an assessment of energy use. It isn’t simply a plan for reducing costs—though an audit can lead to cost-saving actions, the audit itself is the evaluation of energy use. It also isn’t about measuring how much energy is produced, nor about predicting future energy prices, which are separate activities like production measurement and market forecasting. In practice, an energy audit collects energy data, inspects equipment and the building, and highlights practical steps to save energy and lower costs.