### Question
Can you define what preliminary energy audit means?


### Answer
**Preliminary energy audit** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 6371*:

> a determination of the energy consumption characteristics of a building, including the size, type, rate of energy consumption and major energy-using systems of such building

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part E-Energy Conservation Program for Schools and Hospitals**

