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How to become an Energy Auditor

Official title: Energy Auditors

Also called: Building Performance Consultant, Building Science and Energy Specialist, Building Scientist, Energy Advisor, Energy and Building Systems Specialist, Energy Auditor, Energy Consultant, Energy Rater, Home Energy Inspector, Home Performance Consultant

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

Main tasks

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.

How to become one

Construction and building inspectors usually need a high school diploma and work experience in a construction trade to enter the occupation. They typically learn on the job to attain competency. Many states and localities require some type of license or certification.

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent

Read the full guide from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Ways in

Apprenticeship: Energy Auditor and Analyst.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

Median pay: $74,690 a year The middle half earn $58,860 to $94,710.
About 153,900 people work in this job now, and about 153,900 are projected by 2035. (+0%)
People use generative AI for relatively little of this work so far. Microsoft Research rates its AI applicability as low.

Questions people ask

How do I become an Energy Auditor?

How much does an Energy Auditor earn in the US?

Median full-time pay is $74,690 a year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The middle half earn $58,860 to $94,710.

Is an Energy Auditor a growing career in the US?

Employment is projected to stay about the same by 2035: about 153,900 people now and 153,900 later (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Do you need a degree to become an Energy Auditor?

Not always. 28% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Energy Auditor and Analyst.

Will AI change the work of an Energy Auditor?

People use generative AI for relatively little of this work so far. Microsoft Research rates its AI applicability as low.

Sources

Microsoft Research: Working with AI: AI applicability by occupation (2025-12-22 (built on O*NET 29.0)), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment Projections (2025-35 (released 2026-08-27)), Public domain (BLS), retrieved 2026-10-03
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025-35 edition (published 2026-08-27)), Public domain (BLS); photographs excluded, retrieved 2026-10-03
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Public domain (BLS), retrieved 2026-10-03

Updated 2026-10-03

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