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


### Answer
The term **energy survey** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 8259* as the following:

> a procedure used to determine energy and cost savings likely to result from the use of appropriate energy related maintenance and operating procedures and modifications, including the purchase and installation of particular energy-related equipment and the use of renewable energy sources

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8259*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 91-NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER III-FEDERAL ENERGY INITIATIVE > Part B-Federal Energy Management**

