Energy Management System

In an energy management system that functions properly, an active response is given when the planned objectives are not achieved. This is the ACT phase. In this phase you utilize the data collected in the CHECK phase to take fitting corrective or preventative measures. The final results of ACT are that the objectives are achieved and the objectives are modified. Then you go back to the PLAN phase to see which measures can be used to achieve these new objectives. Now you have completed the cycle and you truly systematically devote attention to energy: energy management.

When the results do not satisfy the objective despite the fact that measures have been implemented, you must actively intervene. This intervention may pertain to how the energy management system works and/or to the measures implemented. From the energy management system audit and analyses performed in the CHECK phase, you know where action is needed.

From the measures, you know which energy aspects have not yet been properly addressed and where corrections are necessary. The ACT phase involves minor adjustments, such as settings that are not quite optimal, indicators in the wrong place, or a supplementary measure here or there. In the ACT phase, a miniature Deming's circle is passed through because measures are taken, checked and modified if necessary until the desired results are achieved.

From the energy management system audit, you know which points in the energy management system need to be improved. In the ACT phase, the measures are implemented that have been committed to with the organization’s management and that the management supports.