What is the purpose of conducting energy audits in district facilities?

• A. To eliminate all energy use.
• B. To identify opportunities for energy efficiency and cost savings.
• C. To justify not making any changes.
• D. To assign blame to maintenance staff.

Answer: (B)

An energy audit is a structured review of how a district facility uses energy, aimed at uncovering where energy is wasted and what improvements will save energy and reduce costs. By analyzing building systems, equipment performance, controls, and operating patterns, auditors identify practical, cost‑effective measures—such as upgrading lighting to LEDs, improving insulation, sealing air leaks, and optimizing HVAC scheduling and controls—and they estimate the potential savings and payback of each measure. The purpose is to provide decision-makers with a clear set of opportunities to prioritize investments, improve efficiency, and lower utility bills, not to eliminate energy entirely or assign blame.