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


### Answer
The term **energy audit** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6371* as follows -

> a determination of the energy consumption characteristics of a building which—


(A) identifies the type, size, and rate of energy consumption of such building and the major energy using systems of such building

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part E-Energy Conservation Program for Schools and Hospitals**

