What does an Energy Consultant do?

An energy consultant is responsible for reducing the carbon footprint and energy usage of a business. They are responsible for helping a business obtain green certifications. A few of the main duties of an energy consultant are looking at the company's sources of energy, creating models with different energy sources, helping examining manufacturing processes, and monitoring energy usage. They also have to work with government agencies to obtain certifications. Some of the jobs titles that an energy consultant could grow into are energy engineer and senior energy modeler.

An energy consultant should have two years of experience working in the energy field as well as a bachelor's degree in engineering or physics. One of the most important skills that an energy consultant will have is their ability to identify areas where energy consumption can be lowered. Another skill is attention to detail as the energy consultant will need to be able to create a plan of action for the business.