EnPIs are a quantitative index of energy performance as defined by the organization. The concept of an EnPI can be used to compare organizational performance at different points in time. They should be selected to facilitate monitoring of performance especially in the significant energy uses identified in energy profiling. Methods for defining EnPI will vary depending on the organization’s operations and complexity.
Some may be focused on understanding data and EnPIs and another may be focused on analysis. In all cases the EnPI should be easy to understand which will aid its usefulness for sharing information and improving motivation to make improvements. Examples include:
1. Comparison of annual energy use with targeted use.
2. Energy consumption divided by production, which is a type of specific energy consumption may be used.
3. In some cases, normalized energy consumption can be used, where normalizing factors may be production amount, actual seasonal temperature, length of service time, and so on. Methods for normalization may vary such as linear compensation, or a theoretical calculation. This type of EnPI is useful for explaining the change of EnPI figure resulting from factors outside of the improvement actions.
4. When the organization chooses EnPIs whose variables are not being measured, a measurement plan should be developed and implemented. After a reliable time interval of measurement, the results should become part of the energy baseline.
5. Statistical tools can be utilized to measure the correlation of potential variables’ effect on the EnPI. Typical variables may include weather conditions, occupancy, raw material or energy resource quality, and others.
6. EnPIs can be made relevant for different functions and levels in the organization. For top management, EnPIs are typically translated to relate cost impacts and to support strategic goals.
7. Trends in the EnPI should demonstrate continual improvement of the energy performance of the organization.
8. Consideration of EnPI trends that show poor performance may be included in the preventive action process.
In some circumstances it is useful to set sectoral benchmarking as an EnPI to assess the organization’s efforts and level of energy performance. This is useful only if sectoral benchmarking data is available. Sectoral benchmarking is effective specifically for certain sub-sectors initially in energy intensive industries, such as iron and steel, cement, and electricity suppliers.
Indicators are determined to enable organizations to benchmark the levels of energy efficiency against others within the same sub-sector. Targets can be set at the energy efficiency level of the best performing organizations (top 10 to 20%) in each sub-sector (“Average value Standard deviation”). In addition, sub-sectors, benchmarking indicators, and targets (levels to be
Organizations considering the implementation of ISO 14001 often ask if the standard is applicable to safety and health programs as well as environmental issues. We believe that the answer is unequivocally yes.
Not only is ISO 14001 applicable to health/safety programs, it can also provide the same benefits that it makes possible in the environmental area. These include:
Meeting and/or exceeding regulatory requirements, Placing greater attention on significant issues not driven by regulations (establishing a safety culture, raising employee morale), Establishing a commitment to improve and measure performance, and Improving communications between managers and hourly employees.
In addition, using ISO14001 to integrate environmental/safety/health programs into the business system produces other benefits. Measures that reduce environmental incidents can decrease or eliminate worker exposures to hazardous materials. Conversely, increasing awareness of safety practices can focus employees’ attention on environmental concerns. In fact, the success of health, safety, and environmental programs often hinges on worker understanding, attitude, and commitment. The corporate culture must change to make these matters a natural part of each employee’s approach to his or her work.
The ISO 14001 standard assumes that such cultural transformation occurs through employee involvement and responsibility from the bottom up, not via dictates from the top. That assumption, and other concepts present in ISO 14001, is applicable to health and safety. Therefore, it’s reasonable to consider the use of the standard in an integrated approach that can bring about change for all three. Some organizations have done so, and many others will eventually see the wisdom of employing ISO 14001 for that purpose.
How can ISO 14001 be useful for health and safety when it was intended to address the environmental aspects of organizations? These three areas are so linked that a management standard for one can have equal applicability to the others. The reason ISO 14001 was not specifically aimed at health and safety had more to do with professional parochialism and the politics of international standards writing than with any concern about the logic of doing so. In ISO 14001, the only acknowledgement that it could be useful for health and safety appears in the introduction, which recommends its use to those who may need to apply the standard to those areas. No other specific references appear in the document, because the standard’s developers felt that health and safety professionals would eventually develop their own version of ISO 14001. This new version has not emerged, and the likelihood of it happening anytime soon is rather low, because current stakeholders’ views militate against it.
• Get the assurance that your Energy Management System offers the maximum potential for energy consumptionreduction and energy cost cutting and that it stays up-to-date and efficient
• Demonstrate to all stakeholders your commitment to environmental preservation as well as cost reductions andprofitability
• Raise your staff’s awareness on your company resolution to reduce energy consumption resulting in new behaviorsaimed at saving energyWHY CHOOSE BUREAU
ISO 50001 was built on the same structure as ISO 14001. Integrated and/or combined certification with otherManagement Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001) and sector specific standards is possible thanks to ourhighly qualified auditors. Integrated certification delivers greater audit efficiency, consistency and optimization.
> Establishes a framework to manage all aspects of energy
> Fosters management system principles of continual improvement; compatible with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
> Must consider energy performance opportunities in the design, modification and renovation of facilities, equipment, systems, and processes
> Purchasing of energy services and goods
In response to the need for increased energy efficiency, reduced GHG emissions, increased use of renewable energy sources
Recognized industry’s need to mount an effective response to climate change and to respond to multiple national energy standards – made request to ISO
Other standards developed or being developed in China, South Korea, Germany, Ireland (EN 16001)
ANSI Standard (MSE)
The new international standard ISO 50001 “Energy management systems — Requirements with guidance for use” has been published on 15th June 2011. It aims to improve the energy performance of any organization. It could affect 60% of global energy demand according to the International Energy Agency.
ISO 50001 provides guidelines for developing a management system focusing on energy performance. From an initial energy audit, the organization complies with its set energy targets and establishes a plan for energy metering. A management system meeting the requirements of this standard allows for short-term energy savings and cost reduction.
The main goals of ISO 50001 are to face the scarcity of energy and its sustainable increase in prices while contributing to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.
ISO 50001 is the result of 61 countries collaboration. The member countries of CEN (European Committee for Standardization), who have contributed to the development of standard NF EN 16001*, have tried to ensure consistency between the two texts. Thus, the EN 16001 will disappear to make way for the ISO 50001.
* NF EN 16001 “Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use”, European Standard published in July 2009
There is no topic in the public’s eyes which is currently more important than energy and climate change. It is the source of constant discussions, debates and news. Nearly all sectors of businesses are getting anxious and excited to be involved.
ISO is known for its world-famous management systems standards for ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environment). We are in the midst of experiencing nexus of the need for effective energy management and the growth of international, consensus-based management systems standards. Therefore, it leads to the development of an Energy Management System (EnMS) standard which not only saves on energy but also reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide.
ISO 50001 is the future International Standard on Energy Management, proposed by ISO. Due to be released in the mid of 2011, ISO 50001 is anticipated to affect up to 60% of the world’s energy consumption and are to be based on good practices and existing standards. A combination of technical and strategic management aspects are expected to give this standard wide acceptability.
“Certification against BS EN 16001 will help to adopt ISO 50001 faster, when the final version of the standard is launched.” – Eric Huang, Global Product Manager for Energy Management and Sustainability
ISO 50001 specifies requirements for an organization to establish, implement, maintain and improve an Energy Management Systems (EnMS), enabling the organization to take a systematic approach to achieving continual consumption of industrial, commercial, or institutional organizations, including measurement, documentation and reporting, design and procurement practices for energy using equipment, systems and processes. ISO 50001 applies to all aspects affecting energy use, which can be monitored and influenced by an organization.
The standard will also accomplish the following:
- Assist organizations in making better use of their existing energy-consuming assets;
- Offer guidance on benchmarking, measuring, documenting, and reporting energy intensity improvements and their projected impact on reductions in CHG emissions;
- Create transparency and facilitate communication on the management of energy resources;
- Promote energy management best practices and reinforce good energy management behaviors;
- Assist facilities in evaluating and prioritizing the implementation of new energy-efficient technologies;
- Provide a framework for promoting energy efficiency throughout the supply chain;
- Facilitate energy management improvements in the context of GHG emission reduction projects.
The future ISO 50001 will establish an international framework for industrial and commercial facilities, or other types of organizations, such as public sector operations, to manage all aspects of energy, including procurement and use. As with the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 series, it is likely that there will be a certification process for ISO 50001 to certify the management itself.
With the future shines bright, international organizations will have a single access, harmonized standard for implementation across the organization with a logical and consistent methodology for identifying and implementing energy efficiency improvements which of course more prudent energy use.
Environmental Leader this week reported that the International Organization for Standardization has released a standard for energy management systems – ISO 50001. The new standard sets out to help organizations of all sizes establish systems and processes to improve their energy performance, including efficiency and consumption. We’re all for smarter approaches to energy management and think ISO 50001 could be a step in the right direction. Of course, the devil is in the details, and that is nowhere more true than in energy management.
At a high level, it strikes me that adoption of the standard is really a sign of a commitment to improve energy management practices, and in turn energy efficiency, by establishing and adhering to an approach rather than meeting specific targets per se. It’s about the process to establish goals and achieve them rather than the goals themselves. I think this is good because a) ISO is an established group and well respected, b) it elevates the issue of effective energy management and efficiency by giving it a brand/ label, e.g. Green-e or ISO’s other industry recognized standards, and c) the framework the ISO espouses, “Plan-Do-Check-Act,” is one that meshes well with other leading energy management approaches.
Ultimately, I see ISO 50001 as a “teach a man to fish” approach which should yield long term benefits versus requiring organizations to meet a standard that will continue to evolve with the progression of technology. So, the upside is it encourages continuous improvement; the downside is that the improvement could be small while the organization still maintains adherence to the standard, meeting the letter of the law, but not the spirit. As a simple example, or perhaps better framed as an open question, is could an organization that establishes a top down energy management policy, framed by Plan-Do-Check-Act, change its 75 Watt Incandescent bulbs to 60 Watt incandescent (rather than, say, even compact fluorescents) and still be ISO 50001 certified? We’ll be curious to see how this all plays out.
ISO 50001 is the new International Standard on Energy Management, proposed by ISO. This article gives a basic look into the need and expectations the proposed standard.
Energy efficiency and energy resource management is very relevant in today’s context of global warming and climate change. Energy production is responsible for sixty percent of the worlds Green House Gas emissions. The proposed standard is in line with this requirement to help firms and organizations address and reference energy management issues on a global standard.
ISO 50001 is also proposed to be in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards that address quality management and environmental management issues. Also, it will have the common elements of ISO’s management standards like the continual improvement video Plan-Do-Check-Act method adopted in the earlier ISO Management standards.
Implementation of ISO 9001 means what the organization does to fulfill the customer’s quality requirements,and applicable regulatory requirements, while aiming to enhance customer satisfaction,
Implementation of ISO 14001 means what the organization does to minimize harmful effects on the environment caused by its activities, and to achieve continual improvement of its environmental performance.
Similarly ISO 50001 implementation is expected to address what the organization does to effectively manage energy resources and performance that is relevant to global standards”.
Considering the fact that
- Energy production is the main contributor to GHG emissions.
- Energy efficiency is the quickest and cheapest way to reduce CO2 emissions
- Increased cost of Energy resources
- Reduced availability of fossil fuels and other basic sources of energy in the future.
an international standard was a along felt need. Combining technical and strategic management aspects are expected to give this standard wide acceptability.
The standard is expected to address issue like:
- measuring, reporting, benchmarking energy use improvements.
- assess energy improvement projects impact on GHG emissions.
- create transparency in the management of energy resources.
- evaluate the improvements in implementation of energy efficient technologies.
- validate continuous improvement in energy management.
- promoting a framework for efficient use of energy in the organization.
- helping organizations make a better use of their energy assets.
- helping in procurement practices for energy using equipment and systems.
- emphasis management’s commitment to energy use and efficiency.
Initiated by Brazil and the US, ISO 50001 is scheduled to be released by end 2010. The standards are to be based on good practices and existing standards in various countries.
Following the publishing of ISO 50001 standard for energy management by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) on June 15, AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO” or the “Company”) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) announced today that its G8.5 facility in Central Taiwan Science Park has passed ISO 50001standard for energy management. AUO is the first manufacturer in the world, as well the first company in Taiwan, to have obtained this certification. Meanwhile, AUO’s TV module plant in Suzhou, China has also passed the evaluation. AUO’s next step is to apply this energy management system to all its global production sites.
ISO 50001 is developed by the ISO/PC 242 energy management project committee of International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The standard establishes a framework for industrial plants or commercial facilities to manage energy, so that energy efficiency increases, costs are reduced and less impact is made on the environment.
“It is our great honor that AUO’s G8.5 fab in Central Taiwan Science Park has obtained the IS version of ISO 50001 certification. This is another international acknowledgement following AUO’s winning the world’s first LEED Platinum Certification from USGBC this May,” said Shr-Kai Lin, AUO’s VP of Global Manufacturing. ”AUO’s being the first manufacturer in the world to have gained ISO 50001 certification represents that the Company’s persistent efforts in energy-saving green practices have been widely acknowledged globally. Energy management system certification has been gaining considerable attention from countries around the world. ISO 50001 will become the next global highlight following ISO 9001, the quality management system, and ISO 14001, the environmental management system. Getting the verification will become a prerequisite for a company’s international competitiveness. AUO will continue to pool in more resources for green production and innovation, paving way for even greener and more sustainable management.”
“What AUO has acquired is the first ISO 50001 (IS) certification issued by SGS globally. The Company is also the world’s first manufacturer to have obtained this certification,” said Outi Maatta, SGS’s VP of Global Marketing & Business Development. ”AUO leads the world in not only its systematic approach toward energy management, but also energy-saving measures and management during production. The Company’s overall energy efficiency surpasses ordinary office buildings considerably.”
AUO has introduced ISO 50001, the latest international standard on energy management, to front-end TFT and back-end module facilities based on its obtained certifications such as ISO 14001, ISO 14064 and LEED. The goal is to achieve 25% energy savings in 2015, with 2010 as the base year. The focus of the ISO 50001 certification is on production energy management. With such a scheme implemented, 10% energy conservation could be achieved for AUO’s G8.5 fab in Central Taiwan Science Park in 2011. An estimated 55 million kWh of electricity will be saved, and 35 thousand tons of carbon emissions reduced, the equivalent effect of the afforestation of nine New York City Central Parks. Approximately 5% of energy could be saved at AUO’s Suzhou TV module plant, equivalent of around 1.5 million kWh of electricity.
In the future, AUO plans to advance the ISO 50001 energy management system to each fabrication. By means of energy source management, energy performance will also be taken into account in procurement to enhance value chain energy management. As an all-round, leading green solutions provider, AUO will dedicate itself to continuous innovations for better green competitiveness. Meanwhile, the Company will continue to practice energy savings and carbon reduction to lead the industry by creating infinite green business opportunities.
| * ISO 50001 is an evaluation standard for energy management systems. The standard enables organizations to establish, operate, maintain and improve energy management systems, so that continuous progress could be made to increase energy performance, efficiency and savings. The ISO 50001 standard was officially announced on June 15, 2011. |
The International Organization for Standardization has released ISO 50001, a standard for energy management systems.
The standard aims to help organizations establish the systems and processes to improve their energy performance, including efficiency and consumption. The ISO says the standard is applicable to all types and sizes of organizations.
ISO 50001 is designed to help companies make better use of their energy-consuming assets, evaluate and prioritize the implementation of energy-efficient technology, and promote efficiency throughout the supply chain. It is designed to integrate with other management standards, especially ISO 14001 on environmental management and ISO 9001 on quality management.
The new standard specifies requirements for measurement, documentation and reporting, and for equipment design and procurement processes. It does not prescribe specific performance criteria, though it does require participating companies to commit to continual energy performance improvements.
It originated out of a request for an international energy management standard from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). In 2008 ISO created a project committee, ISO/PC 242, Energy management, to develop the standard.
ISO 50001 stresses the involvement of executive leadership, saying that top management must establish, implement and maintain an energy policy. They must identify the scope of the system, communicate its importance, ensure that appropriate targets and performance indicators are established and ensure that results are measured.
“Successful implementation depends on commitment from all levels and functions of the organization, and especially from top management,” the standard says.
Top management must also appoint a management representative, who will ensure that the system adheres to ISO 50001, determine methods to ensure that operation and control of the system are effective, and report to top management on energy performance and the effectiveness of the system.
Organizations must also conduct and document an energy planning process and develop, record and maintain an energy review.
Discussions between US experts and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) led to a formal proposal for ISO to establish a committee on this subject. In February 2008, the Technical Management Board of ISO approved the establishment of a new project committee (ISO/PC 242 –Energy Management) to develop the new ISO Management System Standard for Energy. Early on, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) recognized industry’s need to mount an effective response to climate change and to the proliferation of national energy management standards. In March 2007, UNIDO hosted a meeting of experts, including representatives from the ISO Central Secretariat and nations that have adopted energy management standards. That meeting led to submission of a UNIDO communication to the ISO Central Secretariat requesting that ISO consider undertaking work on an international energy management standard.
The work will be carried out in a new ISO committee PC 242 Energy Management. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will serve as the committee Secretariat in partnership with Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT). ISO 50001 will establish an international framework for industrial plants or entire companies to manage all aspects of energy, including procurement and use. The standard will provide organizations and companies with technical and management strategies to increase energy efficiency, reduce costs, and improve environmental performance. Based on broad applicability across national economic sectors, the standard could influence up to 60 percent of the world’s energy demand. Corporations, supply chain partnerships, utilities, energy service companies, and others are expected to use ISO 50001 as a tool to reduce energy intensity use and carbon emissions in their own facilities (as well as those belonging to their customers or suppliers) and to benchmark their achievements.
As part of the standard development process, ISO/PC 242 will define relevant terminology and develop management system requirements along with providing guidance for use, implementation, measurement, and metrics associated with the standard. To provide compatibility and integration opportunities with other management systems, it is anticipated that the standard will foster the same management system principles of continual improvement and use the Plan-Do-Check-Act approach as employed in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
The future standard will provide organizations and companies with a recognized framework for integrating energy efficiency into their management practices. Multi-national organizations will have access to a single, harmonized standard for implementation across the organization with a logical and consistent methodology for identifying and implementing energy efficiency improvements. The standard will also:
- Assist organizations in making better use of their existing energy-consuming assets
- Offer guidance on benchmarking, measuring, documenting, and reporting energy intensity improvements and their projected impact on reductions in GHG emissions
- Create transparency and facilitate communication on the management of energy resources
- Promote energy management best practices and reinforce good energy management behaviors
- Assist facilities in evaluating and prioritizing the implementation of new energy-efficient technologies
- Provide a framework for promoting energy efficiency throughout the supply chain
- Facilitate energy management improvements in the context of GHG emission reduction projects.