[Core] [29% incumbents] Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
  DWAs: Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
  DWAs: Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.
  DWAs: Analyze risks related to investments in green technology.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.
  DWAs: Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Calculate potential for energy savings.
  DWAs: Calculate data to inform organizational operations. | Analyze energy usage data.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.
  DWAs: Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.
  DWAs: Evaluate condition of properties.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Recommend energy-efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.
  DWAs: Advise others on business or operational matters.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.
  DWAs: Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices. | Analyze energy usage data.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Educate customers on energy efficiency or answer questions on topics such as the costs of running household appliances or the selection of energy-efficient appliances.
  DWAs: Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Perform tests such as blower-door tests to locate air leaks.
  DWAs: Test characteristics of materials or structures.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Inspect newly installed energy-efficient equipment to ensure that it was installed properly and is performing according to specifications.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Analyze energy bills, including utility rates or tariffs, to gather historical energy usage data.
  DWAs: Analyze energy usage data.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Quantify energy consumption to establish baselines for energy use or need.
  DWAs: Analyze energy usage data.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Determine patterns of building use to show annual or monthly needs for heating, cooling, lighting, or other energy needs.
  DWAs: Analyze energy usage data.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Compare existing energy consumption levels to normative data.
  DWAs: Analyze energy usage data.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Oversee installation of equipment such as water heater wraps, pipe insulation, weatherstripping, door sweeps, or low-flow showerheads to improve energy efficiency.
  DWAs: Oversee business processes.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Measure energy usage with devices such as data loggers, universal data recorders, light meters, sling psychrometers, psychrometric charts, flue gas analyzers, amp probes, watt meters, volt meters, thermometers, or utility meters.
  DWAs: Analyze energy usage data.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Prepare job specification sheets for home energy improvements, such as attic insulation, window retrofits, or heating system upgrades.
  DWAs: Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.

[Supplemental] [28% incumbents] Verify income eligibility of participants in publicly financed weatherization programs.
  DWAs: Verify application data to determine program eligibility.

[EMERGING:New] Evaluate the energy performance of buildings using modeling software.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.17 lvl:4.79) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Building and Construction (imp:4.00 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mathematics (imp:4.00 lvl:4.31) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.79 lvl:4.07) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:3.71 lvl:3.93) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:3.64 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  English Language (imp:3.38 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.28 lvl:3.93) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Design (imp:3.21 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.17 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:3.17 lvl:3.55) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:2.97 lvl:3.83) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.93 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:2.90 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.83 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Law and Government (imp:2.59 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Production and Processing (imp:2.57 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Chemistry (imp:2.39 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Transportation (imp:2.36 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Communications and Media (imp:2.34 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:2.29 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:2.18 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Geography (imp:2.14 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.07 lvl:2.14) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Biology (imp:1.86 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.71 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.59 lvl:1.07) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.52 lvl:1.07) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.43 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.38 lvl:0.52) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.38 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.18 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Number Facility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.38 lvl:4.38) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.28 lvl:3.93) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.21 lvl:4.93) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Working with Computers (imp:4.21 lvl:3.54) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:4.07 lvl:4.71) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.07 lvl:4.14) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.04 lvl:4.29) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.03 lvl:4.52) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.96 lvl:4.34) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.93 lvl:3.72) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.89 lvl:3.43) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.86 lvl:3.69) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.82 lvl:4.62) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.69 lvl:4.07) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.57 lvl:4.21) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.55 lvl:4.24) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.45 lvl:3.86) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.41 lvl:3.59) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.39 lvl:4.59) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.38 lvl:3.28) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.34 lvl:3.52) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.31 lvl:2.59) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.25 lvl:4.24) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.24 lvl:3.38) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.24 lvl:3.72) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.21 lvl:3.75) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.17 lvl:3.62) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.11 lvl:3.52) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.10 lvl:3.31) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.07 lvl:3.24) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.07 lvl:3.52) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.00 lvl:4.21) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.00 lvl:2.83) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.90 lvl:3.10) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.90 lvl:3.34) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.83 lvl:3.17) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.57 lvl:2.97) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.52 lvl:2.72) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.46 lvl:2.29) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.28 lvl:2.25) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.86 lvl:1.83) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operation and Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Installation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 146,720
  annual_median    : $74,690
  annual_pct10     : $47,140
  annual_pct25     : $58,860
  annual_pct75     : $94,710
  annual_pct90     : $114,200
  annual_mean      : $77,730
  hourly_median    : $35.91

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($102,410)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($44,320)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.311x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   61,650  median: $  74,860
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   57,320  median: $  74,650
  Construction                             emp:   13,780  median: $  74,460
  Utilities                                emp:    4,150  median: $ 105,310
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    2,330  median: $  46,060
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,210  median: $  67,930
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      900  median: $  55,770
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      850  median: $  49,870
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      800  median: $ 102,590
  Educational Services                     emp:      710  median: $  83,510

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (15 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   61,650  median: $  74,860
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   57,320  median: $  74,650
  Construction                             emp:   13,780  median: $  74,460
  Utilities                                emp:    4,150  median: $ 105,310
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    2,330  median: $  46,060
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,210  median: $  67,930
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      900  median: $  55,770
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      850  median: $  49,870
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      800  median: $ 102,590
  Educational Services                     emp:      710  median: $  83,510

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
An energy audit is an inspection survey and an analysis of energy flows for energy conservation in a building.  It may include a process or system to reduce the amount of energy input into the system without negatively affecting the output. In commercial and industrial real estate, an energy audit is the first step in identifying opportunities to reduce energy expense and carbon footprint.


== Principle ==
When the object of study is an occupied building then reducing energy consumption while maintaining or improving human comfort, health and safety are of primary concern. Beyond simply identifying the sources of energy use, an energy audit seeks to prioritize the energy uses according to the greatest to least cost-effective opportunities for energy savings.


== Home energy audit ==
A home energy audit is a service where the energy efficiency of a house is evaluated by a person using professional equipment (such as blower doors and infrared cameras), with the aim to suggest the best ways to improve energy efficiency in heating and cooling the house.
An energy audit of a home may involve recording various characteristics of the building envelope including the walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and skylights. For each of these components the area and resistance to heat flow (R-value) is measured or estimated. The leakage rate or infiltration of air through the building envelope is of concern, which can be affected by window construction and quality of door seals such as weatherstripping. This exercise aims to quantify the building's overall thermal performance. The audit may also assess the efficiency, physical condition, and programming of mechanical systems such as the heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, and thermostat.
A home energy audit may include a written report estimating energy use given local climate criteria, thermostat settings, roof overhang, and solar orientation. This could show energy use for a given time period, say a year, and the impact of any suggested improvements per year. The accuracy of energy estimates are greatly improved when the homeowner's billing history is available showing the quantities of electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, or other energy sources consumed over a one or two-year period.
Some of the greatest effects on energy use are user behavior, climate, and age of the home. An energy audit may therefore include an interview of the homeowners to understand their patterns of use over time. The energy billing history from the local utility company can be calibrated using heating degree day and cooling degree day data obtained from recent, local weather data in combination with the thermal energy model of the building. Advances in computer-based thermal modeling can take into account many variables affecting energy use.
A home energy audit is often used to identify cost effective ways to improve the comfort and efficiency of buildings. In addition, homes may qualify for energy efficiency grants from central government.
Recently, the improvement of smartphone technology has enabled homeowners to perform relatively sophisticated energy audits of their own homes. This technique has been identified as a method to accelerate energy efficiency improvements.


=== In the United States ===
In the United States, this kind of service can often be facilitated by:

Public utility companies, or their energy conservation department.
Independent, private-sector companies such as energy services company, insulation contractor, or air sealing specialist.
(US) State energy office.
Utility companies may provide this service, and loans and other incentives. Some public utilities offer energy audits as part of a coordinated service to plan or install home energy upgrades. Utilities may also provide incentives to switch, for example, if you are an oil customer considering switching to natural gas.
Where to look for insulation recommendations:

Local building inspector's office.
Local or state building codes.
US Department of Energy.
Your local Builders Association
Residential energy auditors are accredited by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) or the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).
There are also some simplified tools available, with which a homeowner can quickly assess energy improvement potential. Often these are supplied for free by state agencies or local utilities, who produce a report with estimates of usage by device/area (since they have usage information already). Examples include the Energy Trust of Oregon program and the Seattle Home Resource Profile. Such programs may also include free compact fluorescent lights.
A simple do-it-yourself home energy audit can be performed without using any specialized tools. With an attentive and planned assessment, a homeowner can spot many problems that cause energy losses and make decisions about possible energy efficiency upgrades. During a home energy audit it is important to have a checklist of areas that were inspected and problems identified. Once the audit is completed, a plan for suggested actions needs to be developed.


==== New York City ====
In New York City, local laws such as Local Law 87 require buildings larger than 50,000 square feet (4,600 m2) to have an energy audit once every ten years, as assigned by its parcel number. Energy auditors must be certified to perform this work, although there is no oversight to enforce the rule. Because Local Law 87 requires a licensed Professional Engineer to oversee the work, choosing a well-established engineering firm is the safest route.
These laws are the results of New York City's PlaNYC to reduce energy used by buildings, which is the greatest source of pollution in New York City. Some engineering firms provide free energy audits for facilities committed to implementing the energy saving measures found.


=== In Lebanon ===
Since 2002, The Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC) initiated a nationwide program on energy audits for medium and large consuming facilities. By the end of 2008, LCEC has financed and supervised more than 100 audits.
LCEC launched an energy audit program to assist Lebanese energy consuming tertiary and public buildings and industrial plants in the management of their energy through this program.
The long-term objective of LCEC is to create a market for ESCOs, whereby any beneficiary can contact directly a specialized ESCO to conduct an energy audit, implement energy conservation measures and monitor energy saving program according to a standardized energy performance contract.
Currently, LCEC is helping in the funding of the energy audit study and thus is linking both the beneficiary and the energy audit firm. LCEC also targets the creation of a special fund used for the implementation of the energy conservation measures resulting from the study.
LCEC set a minimum standard for the ESCOs qualifications in Lebanon and published a list of qualified ESCOs on its website.


== Industrial energy audits ==
Increasingly in the last several decades, industrial energy audits have exploded as the demand to lower increasingly expensive energy costs and move towards a sustainable future have made energy audits greatly important. Their importance is magnified since energy spending is a major expense to industrial companies (energy spending accounts for ~ 10% of the average manufacturer's expenses). This growing trend should only continue as energy costs continue to rise.
While the overall concept is similar to a home or residential energy audit, industrial energy audits require a different skillset. Weatherproofing and insulating a house are the main focus of residential energy audits. For industrial applications, it is the HVAC, lighting, and production equipment that use the most energy, and hence are the primary focus of energy audits.


== Types of energy audit ==
The term energy audit is commonly used to describe a broad spectrum of energy studies ranging from a quick w

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Energy Auditors conduct comprehensive energy assessments of buildings and systems to identify efficiency opportunities and cost savings. They analyze energy flows, inspect building systems, and prepare detailed reports recommending energy conservation measures. These professionals combine technical knowledge of building systems with analytical skills to help organizations reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Energy Auditors spend their days inspecting building envelopes, mechanical systems, and electrical equipment to evaluate energy performance. They collect and analyze field data on energy usage patterns, calculate potential savings from various efficiency measures, and use specialized software to model building performance. Their work involves examining HVAC systems, lighting, insulation, and other building components to identify inefficiencies. They prepare comprehensive audit reports containing energy analysis results and prioritized recommendations for energy cost savings. Much of their time is spent working with computers to process data and communicate findings to clients and building management teams.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful Energy Auditors possess strong analytical minds with excellent communication abilities, as evidenced by high importance ratings for oral and written comprehension and expression. They have a detail-oriented personality suited to methodical inspection work and data analysis, reflecting the Conventional (5.93) and Realistic (4.53) RIASEC profile. These professionals enjoy problem-solving and systems thinking, using deductive and inductive reasoning to evaluate complex building systems. They are comfortable working independently in the field while also engaging with clients and stakeholders to explain technical findings and recommendations.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field is diverse, with 34.5% holding high school diplomas and 31.0% having post-secondary certificates in relevant technical areas like building systems or energy management. Many begin with construction trades backgrounds or technical training in HVAC, electrical, or building systems. A Bachelor's degree (20.7%) can provide advantages, particularly in engineering or related technical fields, but hands-on experience with building systems is equally valuable.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Energy Auditors can advance to specialized roles such as Energy Engineers, Sustainability Specialists, or move into management positions overseeing energy programs. The growing emphasis on building efficiency and carbon reduction creates pathways into consulting, green building certification, or renewable energy project management. Many develop expertise in specific building types or technologies, becoming subject matter experts in commercial, industrial, or residential energy systems.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 146,720 professionals with a median annual wage of $74,690 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $47,140 to $114,200. Geographic dispersion is significant, with Alaska offering the highest wages at $102,410 compared to Puerto Rico at $44,320. Employment is concentrated in government (61,650 positions) and professional services (57,320 positions), reflecting both regulatory compliance needs and private sector energy consulting demand. The construction industry provides an additional 13,780 positions, indicating strong integration with building development and renovation activities.

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Energy auditing work has moderate automation risk due to the critical need for physical inspection and human judgment in evaluating complex building systems. While data collection and basic analysis may become more automated through IoT sensors and advanced building management systems, the core activities of inspecting equipment, evaluating system interactions, and making strategic recommendations require human expertise that technology currently cannot fully replicate.

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