An energy consultant helps businesses or home owners to develop a plan for reducing energy consumption in their building. Though the title is a consultant, you may also be a salesperson. Depending on your employer, your responsibilities may revolve around pitching specific products and brands designed to reduce consumption. Regardless of your role, your duties begin with getting a baseline on the current usage, known as an energy audit. You detect and identify trouble spots and areas for improvement, often working with a team of specialists to recommend specific changes to build a customized solution. Your work will include a presentation of these recommendations along with answering any concerns. Again depending on your employer, this presentation may be sales focused or strategy focused.