energy audit

American  

noun

1. a technical check of energy use, as in a home or factory, to monitor and evaluate consumption.

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Etymology

Origin of energy audit

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

All the experts I spoke with emphasized that while you could DIY your home’s energy audit, nothing beats having a pro do it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Hiring a professional to give your home an energy audit typically costs between $200 and $700 and gives you helpful information about where your home might be leaking, she adds.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2023

To get a full picture of your home’s heating profile, you can schedule a residential energy assessment, also called an energy audit.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2021

There is a cost associated with an energy audit, but it will pay for itself several times over if you follow the advice the energy professional gives you.

From Encyclopedia.com • Mar. 21, 2018

It also pays up to $150 for a home energy audit that can assess your home’s energy use.

From Washington Post