### Question
How does the law define energy audit?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6371*, **energy audit** is defined as:

> 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 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part E-Energy Conservation Program for Schools and Hospitals**

