The Irish standard for Energy Management – IS393 Brian Motherway Sustainable Energy Ireland

The Irish standard for Energy Management – IS393

Brian Motherway

Sustainable Energy Ireland

Introduction

• SEI• National energy agency• Promotes and assists the development of

sustainable energy• NSAI

• National Standards Authority of Ireland

Why an Energy Management Standard

• Strategic approach to energy cost reductions• Addresses current ad hoc approach• Demonstrates

• Internally – energy has a profile• Externally - operating to best international practice

• Maximised energy and cost reductions• Fits existing business practices• Supports regulatory compliance

Project Development Process

Review of best practice energy management options – March to July 2004

NSAI Approval Process – October 2004

Technical Committee Appointed – November 2004

1st meeting in December 2004, then every 6 weeks

Approval process complete by late 2005

Key learnings - development

• Good project management• Selection of technical committee• Industry contacts invaluable• Demanding programme plan• Utilised existing best practice• Focused chairman• Deadlines• Champion

Successful energy management

PeoplePeopleDeveloping an

energy efficient culture

OrganizationalOrganizationalManagement Commitment

TechnicalTechnicalUnderstanding yourenergy usage and how to control it

I.S.393 - The Model

I.S 393 – The Requirements

4.2

Energy Policy

4.3

Planning

4.6 Managemen

t Review

4.4

Implementation and

Operation

4.5 Checking and

Corrective action

4.5.1 Monitoring and measurement

4.5.2 Non-conformance, corrective action and preventative action

4.5.3 Control of Records

4.5.4 Internal audits of the energy management system

4.4.1 Structure and responsibility

4.4.2 Awareness, training and competence

4.4.3 Communication

4.4.4 Energy Management System Documentation

4.4.5 Document Control

4.4.6 Operational Control

4.3.1 Review of energy aspects

4.3.2 Legal and other requirements

4.3.3 Objectives and targets

4.3.4 Energy Management Programmes

Energy Review

IS 393 Standard and Technical Guideline

Why is IS 393 so powerful?

Requires commitment at Senior Management level

Energy review results in action based on key energy usage

Puts systems and structures in place – energy management does not depend on one person

Holistic approach, not ad hoc approach

Promotes a Process of Continuous Improvement

Ensures the standardisation of processes to sustain improvements in the long-term

Delivering IS 393

SEI ENERGY AGREEMENTS PROGRAMME

Enter into Three Year Relationship with SEI

Implementation of IS 393 Energy Management Standard

Supporting pioneers

Encouraging high quality implementation

Agreement Commitments

Company Commitment Enter into relationship with SEI Develop and implement a plan to obtain IS 393 certification

– Take action on energy and emissions (short & long term)

SEI Commitment Agreements Support

– Support Manager & Technical Resources Workshops, Special Working Groups, Training and

networking with tailored content Funding for Agreement Gap Analysis assessment Support funding for starting special investigations Publicity and PR

Strategic approach strengthens competitive position

SEI, peer and networking support

PR benefits

Energy management benchmarked against world-class norms

Supports current regulation (ETS, IPPC)

Benefits of participation

Prerequisites for success

A real commitment to getting the best out of IS393

A sponsor for the agreement at top level

Manager charged with making it a success

Allocation of resources

Awareness and training

Energy Agreements Typical timeframes

Signed Agreement

Agreement Implementation

planning

Energy Aspects Reviews

Baseline Implementation

Plan

IS393 Systems development

Pre-Audit

A

Energy Projects

A

IS393 Certification

IS393 Maintenance

Mature

0-1mths

2-3mths

0-1Mths

4-6Mths

2-3Mths

2Yrs

3Yrs

Membership (formalised)

25 2006 +35 2007+45 2008

Impacts to date

• 25 active participants• First pre-audits underway• First certifications very soon• Building experience• Building the case• Many reported savings

• Average expected 4-5% after 3 years• Some cases of >10% after initial review

Take Action Plan

Review Identify

Commit

Energy Map Website

Next steps for IS393

• 3rd party certification• Accreditation scheme • Implementation guides

• Integration with regulatory drivers (IPPC, EUETS, HACCP)

• Best practice website - how to build effective programmes

• European Energy Management Standard

The Irish standard for Energy Management – IS393

Brian Motherway

Sustainable Energy Ireland

brian.motherway@sei.ie