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BESS - Benchmarking and Energy management Schemes in SMEs

 

Example of company commitment and energy policy (light version)

 

<Type here the name of your organization> is committed to structurally reduce its energy consumption ensuing from its operations.

 

<Type here the name of your organization> has therefore adopted an energy policy with the following objectives:

·         purchasing energy at the most cost-effective price

·         reduce the amount of pollution, particularly greenhouse gas emissions, caused by our energy consumption; and

·         reduce, wherever possible, our dependence on fossil fuels through the use of renewable energy.

·         increasing energy efficiency in terms of energy consumed per unit of production (or per Degree Day for space heating)

·         investing in new technology where this meets investment criteria (including renewable energy sources)

·         purchasing energy-efficient equipment (including office equipment).

 

We will address energy efficiency in all areas of our business including:

 

·         Management issues

Ψ      define roles and responsibilities for energy

Ψ      educate and raise awareness among staff

Ψ      establish clear reporting procedures

·         Procurement issues

Ψ      procure equipment with low energy ratings

Ψ      consider life-cycle energy costs for new projects and modifications to existing plants

·         Financial issues

Ψ      establish ownership of energy costs at departmental level

·         Technical issues

Ψ      establish procedures for operation of plant and equipment.

 

 

Chairman's signature: ..................................

 

 

Date: ...................................................

 

Sample energy management policy

Part 1: Statement

 

Declaration of commitment

 

Company <<company name>> produces <<product description>> (company background information).

As part of our environmental strategy, we are committed to responsible energy management and will practice energy efficiency throughout all our premises, plant and equipment, wherever it is cost-effective.

 

Policy

 

Our policy is to control energy consumption to:

·  avoid unnecessary expenditure;

·  improve cost-effectiveness, productivity and working conditions;

·  protect the environment; and

·  prolong the useful life of fossil fuels.

 

Objectives

 

Our long-term objectives are to:

·  buy fuels at the most economic cost;

·  use fuels as efficiently as is possible;

·  reduce the amount of pollution, particularly greenhouse gas emissions, caused by our energy consumption; and

·  reduce, wherever possible, our dependence on fossil fuels through the use of renewable energy.

 

Immediate aims

 

To gain control over our energy consumption by reviewing and improving our purchasing and operating practices.

Part 2: Responsibilities and processes

 

Responsibilities

 

·  Nominate person responsible for tracking and monitoring energy consumption.

·  Nominate person responsible for expenditure.

·  Nominate person responsible for coordinating energy management activities.

·  Nominate person/committee responsible for formulating and implementing energy management policy.

·  State that the energy manager will be located in the section(s) most relevant and supportive to the current phase of energy management.

 

Structure

 

The energy manager will make a monthly report on energy management activities and will make a quarterly report to the company management.

 

Lines of communication

 

Formal communication on matters relating to the control of energy consumption by end users or budget holders will be directed through the energy manager who will, where appropriate, bring it to the attention of company management.  

Part 3: Energy management plan

 

Resources

 

The number of staff employed in energy management (indicate actions to be undertaken by designated personnel), their mix of skills, and the amount of investment (10% of our annual expenditure on energy) correspond with the demands of these activities.

 

Review

 

All energy management activities will be subject to periodic assessment and annual review in preparation for inclusion in the annual budget.

 

Action plan

 

During the coming year, the following energy management activities will be undertaken, in order of priority (list activities).

 

 

Source: “Developing an Energy Management System”, State Government of Victoria, Australia