Energy audit equipment

Auditing tools have a wide range of applications, some general and others very specific. Many can be valuable tools for illustrating to consumers exactly how they are using energy.

Tool	Application	Operation	Skill level
Blower door	Home, business weatherization and energy audits; quality control for energy-efficient construction; enhance infrared inspection; shell tightening; create airtight building zones	Weighs 50 lb.; set-up required; ability to read, interpret gauges	High—certified energy auditor
Circuit breaker finder	Test outlets for proper wiring, functioning; locate outlet's circuit breaker	Access to outlet & circuit breaker panel required	Interm.—electrician, energy auditor
Current meter	Measure running time, energy use on air conditioners, water heaters, other constant load systems		Interm.—electrician, energy auditor
Extech i-5 compact camera—see Infrared cameras
HVAC combo kit: voltage meter, IR thermometer, thermocouples	Troubleshoot problems on space-conditioning systems		High—certified energy auditor
Illuminance meter	Measure lighting levels in work or other spaces	Stand-alone; direct read-out of lighting levels	Low-Interm.—consumer, energy auditor
Infrared temperature sensor			Low—consumer
Kill-a-Watt—see Power meters
Time-of-use monitors	Determine when lighting, air conditioning, heater, appliance or other electrical devices are being used	Access to wire or device to be monitored; stand-alone; data download required	Interm.—electrician, energy auditor
Watts Up? – see Power meters