An effective energy management programme is a prerequisite for achieving the efficient use of energy within any organisation. An energy survey will identify measures required to make savings and an energy management programme will achieve these savings. It is only by implementing the recommendations of an energy survey, along with monitoring & targeting and staff training, that maximised savings can be achieved. Experience suggests that the implementation of ad-hoc ideas on an informal basis can make some savings but many of the benefits to be gained are overlooked unless a structured energy management programme is introduced.

The key elements of an energy management programme comprise:

• Energy Audit - a study to determine the quantity and cost of each form of energy to a building, process, piece of equipment or site over a given period.
• Energy Survey - a technical investigation of the control and flow of energy in a building, process, piece of equipment or site with the aim of identifying cost effective energy saving measures
• Monitoring and Targeting - the establishment of targets and subsequent monitoring of performance. M&T complexity should reflect the needs of individual organisations.
• Training - key members of staff should be trained in good energy management techniques and all staff should be aware and motivated towards saving energy. Training is normally necessary to instigate successful energy management techniques and sustain savings achieved into the future.
• Energy Policy Assessment, Design & Implementation - assess the current energy policy within an organisation to identify further requirements as appropriate

SES can provide your organisation with the advice necessary to develop a comprehensive Energy Management Programme tailored to your needs and requirements.