SUSTAINABILITY


Delivering professionalism and good practice in energy management


the energy challenges that lie ahead with an immediate effect both on CO2 emissions and the bottom line.


The launch of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme – the government’s clearest signal yet that it takes the importance of energy management seriously – has helped bring about an increased awareness of energy management.


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industry is all about saving lives but in the 21st


century,


against the global challenges of economic recovery and climate change, it must also concern itself with saving energy.


Effective energy management is increasingly becoming a priority and particularly within the healthcare sector where energy levels can be high due to heating, lighting and all of the specialist medical equipment involved.


With management becoming more accountable for increasing costs, the emphasis on


monitoring energy consumption and identifying how to maximise efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and involve staff in helping to cut energy costs is becoming paramount.


Energy efficiency is increasingly seen as the most important issue in terms of what can be realistically achieved in the timescale required to reduce carbon emissions. It is the biggest way in which both individuals and organisations can play an active role in tackling


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However, there is still a disparity between what organisations would like to do and what their expertise will allow. The Energy Institute is meeting this challenge head on.


In the past, there have been few formal procedures to encourage energy management and efficiency. In the first instance, many organisations do not fully understand the task in hand or have the resources available to monitor and adapt energy behaviour.


It is still rare for an organisation to have a dedicated full-time energy manager – often the role is taken by facilities, estates or environmental managers who have many other competing demands.


The good news is that attitudes are changing. What was once seen as a desirable role is becoming essential for forward thinking organisations, as shown by the increase in numbers of energy managers in the UK and worldwide.


In recognition of the important role energy management plays and with a desire to raise standards and recognise the


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valuable professional role of energy managers, the EI has introduced the qualification of chartered energy manager.


This title acknowledges one of the key job roles that will impact on the success or failure of the government’s ambitions to reduce carbon emissions and maximise energy efficiency in the workplace.


FOR MORE INFORMATION


For further information on becoming a chartered energy manager and for details of the EI’s portfolio of energy management training courses:


Katie Crabb T: +44 (0)20 7467 7100 E: info@energyinst.org W: www.energyinst.org


Achieving a chartered title is a commitment to a professional code of conduct and career-long professional status.


Never before has the role of energy management been more significant and the EI is committed to providing the professionals with the right tools and support they need along with the status they deserve.


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