Reduce your energy costs

Energy management systems (EnMS) are an important tool for reducing energy costs and contributing to climate change.

When setting up an energy management system, it is particularly important not to create a formal system, but a system that is also put into practice and has a positive cost/benefit ratio.

An energy management system can be certified by an accredited certifier. Annual external audits must be carried out for this purpose.

Advantages of a certified energy management system

Improving employee motivation through commitment to climate protection
Sensitizing employees to topics relevant to climate protection
Minimization of liability risk through assured compliance with legal provisions
Gaining the trust of employees, customers, authorities, neighbors and the public
Cost savings in energy and material flows
Use of certification in marketing and advertising
Regular external input to improve the EnMS
Administrative simplifications, e.g. in Austria in accordance with the Energy Efficiency Act (no mandatory implementation of an energy audit for 50001 certification)
Increase in insurance and creditworthiness

ISO 50001

ISO 50001 is an international standard that applies worldwide and can be used by any organization. It is currently available in the 2018 version. According to ISO 50001, organizations must essentially meet the following requirements:

Definition of the scope of application of the EnMS
Definition of an energy policy
Determining the requirements and expectations of stakeholders
Identification of risks and opportunities in connection with the energy aspects, legal and other (binding) obligations and other requirements of interested parties
Determination and regular evaluation of energy consumption on the basis of energy performance indicators
Determining the relevant energy law provisions and ensuring compliance with them
Regular definition and tracking of energy targets
Definition of the EnMS-relevant organizational and operational structure
Promoting employee awareness
Take precautions in emergencies and take appropriate measures
Initiation of corrective and preventive measures
Regular performance of internal audits and management reviews

Introduction of an energy management system:

The implementation of an energy management system incl. Ideally, certification takes about 6-12 months and essentially consists of the following steps:

As-is analysis of operational energy management
Definition of the basic structure and requirements for the EnMS
Carrying out an energy assessment and defining energy performance indicators
Survey of the legal compliance status and preparation of a legal register
Development of energy targets and programs
Definition of tasks and responsibilities
Identification and definition of energy-relevant processes
Definition of the required written regulations
Preparation of EnMS documentation (e.g. manual, procedural instructions and work instructions)
Conducting workshops and training sessions to implement the newly defined regulations
Implementation of an internal audit
Selection of the certification organization and performance of the certification audit

Certification according to ISO 50001

Certification in accordance with ISO 50001 can be carried out by accredited certification bodies. In Austria, for example, these are Quality Austria, TÜV Süd, TÜV Austria, LRQA and BV.

Our offer

We will be happy to support you in setting up or optimizing your energy management system. Our more than 20 years of experience with the introduction and auditing of environmental and energy management systems and as a state-approved environmental verifier enable us to recognize your requirements and needs and adapt the system precisely to these.