Which of the following is a required action when pursuing EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance but failing to meet requirements?

When pursuing the Minimum Energy Performance prerequisite under the Energy and Atmosphere (EA) category, it is essential to accurately assess and understand a building's energy usage in order to identify areas for improvement. If a project fails to meet the prerequisite's requirements, taking specific actions helps to gather necessary data and insights for compliance and future energy performance enhancements.

Performing a walk-through audit allows for an on-site evaluation of energy use, identifying inefficiencies in equipment, systems, and building operations. This audit provides immediate visual and operational insights that are crucial to understanding where energy savings can be achieved.

Collecting historical utility bills is another critical action, as this data offers a detailed account of the building's past energy consumption patterns. Analyzing these bills helps establish a baseline for energy use, which is essential for evaluating performance and justifying any proposed changes in energy efficiency measures.

Together, these two actions provide a comprehensive approach to understanding a building's energy profile, making it possible to develop strategies to meet or exceed the Minimum Energy Performance requirements in future evaluations. Therefore, conducting both a walk-through audit and collecting utility bills is a required action when efforts to meet the prerequisite initially fall short.