### Question
How is the term energy audit defined?


### Answer
The term **energy audit** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6326* as the following:

> any process which identifies and specifies the energy and cost savings which are likely to be realized through the purchase and installation of particular energy conservation measures or renewable-resource energy measures and which—


(A) is carried out in accordance with rules of the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6326*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part B-State Energy Conservation Plans**

