Documentation and document management

Why is documentation so important within the framework of energy management? And why is it important that the documentation be kept up to date? Within the framework of the BESS project, insight into the effort an organization is devoting to energy management is important. But even more important is the fact that energy management is simply not possible without proper documentation. This is true not only on the level of the AP, but also on the work instruction level.

Without a current AP, the measures that have been agreed to and the targeted reduction are unclear. Without documented work instructions, problems will occur at the machines if one of the operators has a day off.

All elements involved in energy management must be cohesively described and managed. If the energy objectives change, for example, the AP is modified accordingly. This changes the tasks, necessitating changes in the project proposal and ultimately in the work instructions. This applies not only within your own organization, but also to the products and services supplied by others.