Energy Auditors

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 18 (86%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 3 (14%)

• Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Calculate potential for energy savings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Recommend energy-efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Educate customers on energy efficiency or answer questions on topics such as the costs of running household appliances or the selection of energy-efficient appliances.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare job specification sheets for home energy improvements, such as attic insulation, window retrofits, or heating system upgrades.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Inspect newly installed energy-efficient equipment to ensure that it was installed properly and is performing according to specifications.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Analyze energy bills, including utility rates or tariffs, to gather historical energy usage data.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Quantify energy consumption to establish baselines for energy use or need.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Determine patterns of building use to show annual or monthly needs for heating, cooling, lighting, or other energy needs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Compare existing energy consumption levels to normative data.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Verify income eligibility of participants in publicly financed weatherization programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Measure energy usage with devices such as data loggers, universal data recorders, light meters, sling psychrometers, psychrometric charts, flue gas analyzers, amp probes, watt meters, volt meters, thermometers, or utility meters.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Perform tests such as blower-door tests to locate air leaks.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Oversee installation of equipment such as water heater wraps, pipe insulation, weatherstripping, door sweeps, or low-flow showerheads to improve energy efficiency.Little or no AI speed-up · core task