| Job Title |
Energy-conservation Representative |
| Job Description |
Inspects Homes Of Utility Company Customers To Identify
Conditions That Cause Energy Waste And Suggests Actions To
Reduce Waste: Interviews Customer To Obtain Data Relating To
Household Energy Use, Such As Type Of Heating System, Number Of
Persons Home During Day, Furnace Temperature Setting, And Prior
Heating Costs. Draws Sketch Of House, Measures House Perimeter,
Windows, And Doors, Using Tape Measure, And Records Dimensions
On Sketch For Use In Heat-loss Calculations. Inspects Areas Of
House, Such As Attics, Crawl Spaces, And Basements, And Notes
Conditions That Contribute To Energy Waste, Such As
Loose-fitting Windows, Uninsulated Pipes, And Deficient
Insulation. Reads Hot Water Tank Label To Ascertain Tank
Heat-loss Rating And Determine Need For Tank Insulation Blanket.
Examines Furnace Air Filters And Heat Exchanger To Detect Dirt
In Filters And Soot Buildup In Exchanger That Retard Efficient
Furnace Operation. Confers With Customer And Recommends Action
To Be Taken To Reduce Energy Waste, Such As Weatherstripping,
Reducing Hot Water Temperature Setting, And Adding Insulation.
Informs Customer Of Types And Prices Of Energy Efficiency Items
Sold By Utility. Gives Customer Pamphlets Describing Energy
Conservation Improvements And Sources Of Loans. Occasionally
Wraps Insulating Blanket Around Hot Water Tank, Using Adhesive
Strips. Calculates Area Of Windows And House Volume, Using
Calculator, And Records Results On Computer Input Form To
Provide Data For Computer Calculation Of Heat-loss Estimates
That Are Mailed To Customer.
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