CEA Energy Auditing & Assessment Techniques

Question 1

What is the primary goal of an energy audit?

Accepted Answer

To assess energy usage and efficiency

Answer

To increase energy consumption.

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To install new energy systems.

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To monitor employee performance.

Question 2

Which type of energy audit involves a detailed on-site inspection?

Accepted Answer

Level 2 audit

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Preliminary audit.

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Walk-through audit.

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Level 1 audit.

Question 3

What tool is commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption?

Accepted Answer

Power meter

Answer

Thermometer.

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Barometer.

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Spectrometer.

Question 4

Which energy source is typically not included in an energy audit?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Electricity.

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Natural gas.

Answer

Steam.

Question 5

What does HVAC stand for in energy assessments?

Accepted Answer

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

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High Voltage Alternating Current.

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Heating, Ventilation, and Appliance Control.

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High Voltage and Air Conditioning.

Question 6

Which report summarizes energy use findings and recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Energy audit report

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Project charter.

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Work breakdown structure.

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Scope statement.

Question 7

What is a common recommendation to improve energy efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Upgrading to LED lighting

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Using incandescent bulbs.

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Increasing air conditioning temperature.

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Removing insulation.

Question 8

Why is baseline energy consumption important?

Accepted Answer

It provides a reference for measuring improvements

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It helps ignore energy use.

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It increases energy costs.

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It delays project approval.

Question 9

Which method is used to identify energy saving opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Data analysis

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Energy modeling.

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Marketing analysis.

Answer

Risk management.