TEXAS ENERGY MANAGEMENT
TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS, PLUS EXPLAINED
RATIONALES/EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED 100% PASS 2026/LATEST
UPDATE/INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A newly commissioned commercial building has significantly
higher electrical consumption than predicted by the energy model.
Which action should an Energy Management Technician perform
first?
A. Replace all lighting fixtures with LEDs
B. Conduct a comprehensive energy audit and compare actual operating
schedules with design assumptions
C. Install rooftop solar panels
D. Replace all HVAC equipment immediately
Answer: B
Rationale: The first responsibility is to identify why actual performance
differs from design assumptions. A detailed energy audit evaluates
schedules, occupancy, equipment performance, and control sequences
before recommending costly upgrades.
2. During an ASHRAE Level II energy audit, the technician
discovers that several air handling units operate continuously
despite scheduled occupancy ending at 6:00 PM. What is the most
likely impact?
A. Improved indoor air quality without additional cost
B. Increased energy consumption due to unnecessary HVAC runtime
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,C. Lower electrical demand charges
D. Increased chiller efficiency
Answer: B
Rationale: Operating HVAC systems beyond occupied hours wastes
electricity and may unnecessarily increase heating and cooling loads,
leading to excessive energy costs.
3. Which measurement is most useful when evaluating the efficiency
of a commercial chiller?
A. Tons of refrigeration per hour
B. kW per ton of cooling
C. Refrigerant pressure only
D. Fan speed
Answer: B
Rationale: kW per ton is the industry standard efficiency metric for
chillers, representing electrical input required to produce one ton of
cooling.
4. Which building system typically accounts for the largest energy
consumption in most commercial office buildings?
A. Elevators
B. Fire alarm system
C. HVAC
D. Security cameras
Answer: C
Rationale: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems commonly
account for 35–50% or more of total commercial building energy use.
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, 5. What is the primary objective of Measurement and Verification
(M&V)?
A. Increase occupancy
B. Confirm actual energy savings achieved after implementing
efficiency measures
C. Reduce maintenance staff
D. Increase equipment runtime
Answer: B
Rationale: Measurement and Verification confirms whether projected
savings from energy conservation measures are actually achieved.
6. Which instrument is best suited for identifying heat loss through
exterior walls?
A. Clamp meter
B. Thermal imaging camera
C. Tachometer
D. Lux meter
Answer: B
Rationale: Infrared thermography identifies temperature differences,
revealing insulation deficiencies, air leaks, and thermal bridges.
7. A building has a Power Factor of 0.72. What is the most
appropriate corrective action?
A. Install larger transformers
B. Install power factor correction capacitors
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, C. Replace circuit breakers
D. Increase lighting levels
Answer: B
Rationale: Capacitor banks reduce reactive power demand, improving
power factor and lowering utility penalties.
8. Which lighting technology generally offers the highest energy
efficiency?
A. Incandescent
B. Halogen
C. Fluorescent T12
D. LED
Answer: D
Rationale: LED lighting provides the highest efficacy, longest service
life, and lowest maintenance requirements.
9. Demand charges are primarily based upon:
A. Total annual energy use
B. Peak electrical demand during a billing interval
C. Water consumption
D. Natural gas usage
Answer: B
Rationale: Demand charges are calculated using the highest average
electrical demand over a specified interval, commonly 15 or 30 minutes.
10. Which strategy best reduces peak electrical demand?
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TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS, PLUS EXPLAINED
RATIONALES/EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED 100% PASS 2026/LATEST
UPDATE/INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A newly commissioned commercial building has significantly
higher electrical consumption than predicted by the energy model.
Which action should an Energy Management Technician perform
first?
A. Replace all lighting fixtures with LEDs
B. Conduct a comprehensive energy audit and compare actual operating
schedules with design assumptions
C. Install rooftop solar panels
D. Replace all HVAC equipment immediately
Answer: B
Rationale: The first responsibility is to identify why actual performance
differs from design assumptions. A detailed energy audit evaluates
schedules, occupancy, equipment performance, and control sequences
before recommending costly upgrades.
2. During an ASHRAE Level II energy audit, the technician
discovers that several air handling units operate continuously
despite scheduled occupancy ending at 6:00 PM. What is the most
likely impact?
A. Improved indoor air quality without additional cost
B. Increased energy consumption due to unnecessary HVAC runtime
1
,C. Lower electrical demand charges
D. Increased chiller efficiency
Answer: B
Rationale: Operating HVAC systems beyond occupied hours wastes
electricity and may unnecessarily increase heating and cooling loads,
leading to excessive energy costs.
3. Which measurement is most useful when evaluating the efficiency
of a commercial chiller?
A. Tons of refrigeration per hour
B. kW per ton of cooling
C. Refrigerant pressure only
D. Fan speed
Answer: B
Rationale: kW per ton is the industry standard efficiency metric for
chillers, representing electrical input required to produce one ton of
cooling.
4. Which building system typically accounts for the largest energy
consumption in most commercial office buildings?
A. Elevators
B. Fire alarm system
C. HVAC
D. Security cameras
Answer: C
Rationale: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems commonly
account for 35–50% or more of total commercial building energy use.
2
, 5. What is the primary objective of Measurement and Verification
(M&V)?
A. Increase occupancy
B. Confirm actual energy savings achieved after implementing
efficiency measures
C. Reduce maintenance staff
D. Increase equipment runtime
Answer: B
Rationale: Measurement and Verification confirms whether projected
savings from energy conservation measures are actually achieved.
6. Which instrument is best suited for identifying heat loss through
exterior walls?
A. Clamp meter
B. Thermal imaging camera
C. Tachometer
D. Lux meter
Answer: B
Rationale: Infrared thermography identifies temperature differences,
revealing insulation deficiencies, air leaks, and thermal bridges.
7. A building has a Power Factor of 0.72. What is the most
appropriate corrective action?
A. Install larger transformers
B. Install power factor correction capacitors
3
, C. Replace circuit breakers
D. Increase lighting levels
Answer: B
Rationale: Capacitor banks reduce reactive power demand, improving
power factor and lowering utility penalties.
8. Which lighting technology generally offers the highest energy
efficiency?
A. Incandescent
B. Halogen
C. Fluorescent T12
D. LED
Answer: D
Rationale: LED lighting provides the highest efficacy, longest service
life, and lowest maintenance requirements.
9. Demand charges are primarily based upon:
A. Total annual energy use
B. Peak electrical demand during a billing interval
C. Water consumption
D. Natural gas usage
Answer: B
Rationale: Demand charges are calculated using the highest average
electrical demand over a specified interval, commonly 15 or 30 minutes.
10. Which strategy best reduces peak electrical demand?
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