Why Going Above And
Beyond Is The Only Way To
Improve Energy Efficiency
T
he Energy Savings
implicate production data, as a view of
Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)
energy data alone won't provide the
was first introduced to
information that is necessary for efficient
the UK in 2014 as a way
energy management. Here Martyn
of implementing the European Energy
Williams, managing director of COPA-DATA
Efficiency Directive. One year later,
UK, discusses the importance of acting on
the first official project deadline is fast
your energy audit recommendations.
approaching. Whilst getting your first
energy audit signed off may be all you're
ESOS introduces a programme of regular
thinking about right now, it's important to
energy audits for 'large enterprises'. This
remember that the audit alone won't save
means they employ at least 250 people
you money.
or have an annual turnover in excess of
£38,937,777 (or €50 million).
It is taking the initiative to implement
more efficient processes and equipment
December 5, 2015 is the official deadline
that can make your facilities more energy
for submitting your first energy audit. The
efficient and save you a considerable
audit considers the energy used by your
amount of money. It is essential to
production line, office facilities and means
of transport.
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Completing an energy audit
If you qualify for ESOS and are yet to work
towards your energy audit, you first need
to appoint a lead assessor. An assessor
will carry out and oversee your energy
audits and overall ESOS assessment. A lead
assessor can be one of your employees,
but he or she must be a member of an
approved professional body such as
the Association of Energy Engineers
or The Energy Managers Association.
Alternatively, professional bodies are able
to outsource assessors to businesses who
are in need of one.
After completion you should submit
your ESOS notification of compliance to
the Environment Agency. This needs to
happen before December 5, 2015 and
should be repeated every four years.
You also need to keep a record of your
compliance with ESOS in the form of an
evidence pack. There is no set format for
this, so your assessor can tailor it to suit
your business.