Superior Energy Performance<sup>cm</sup>: A Roadmap for Continual Improvement in Energy Efficiency

Scheihing, Paul; Almaguer, Joe A.; Reyes, Pamela B. de los; Fisher-Evans, Tracy E.

doi:10.1080/10485236.2013.10596286

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“…The energy objectives and performance indicators prove to be excellent instruments for аchieving reliаble dаtа models thаt аre necessаry in order to obtain superior energy performance in the enterprise's (Scheihing et al, 2013). Also, the enterprise cаn successfully breаk down аnd compаre specific energy performаnce indicаtors in order to help meet energy and environment tаrgets.…”

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“…Also, top management review is meant to show the current status of the enterprise's EnMS to determine if it is suitable, adequate and effective in managing the enterprise's energy performance. It closes the loop, allowing the cycle to repeat with renewed commitment from top management to the energy management process (Scheihing et al, 2013).…”

Section: Applying the Iso 50001 Energy Management System To An Enterpmentioning

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Effective energy planning for improving the enterprise’s energy performance

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2016

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The global pressing need to protect the environment, save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide has prompted the enterprises to implementing both individual energy saving measures and a more systematic approach to improve the overall enterprise’s energy performance. Energy management is becoming a priority as enterprises strive to reduce energy costs, conform to regulatory requirements, and improve their corporate image. As such, enterprises are encouraged to manage their energy related matters in a systematic manner and a more harmonized way, to ensure continual improvement on their energy efficiency. Despite the increasing interest in energy management standards, a gap persists between energy management literature and current implementation practices. The release of the ISO 50001 international standard was meant to help the organizations develop sound energy management systems and effective process-based energy management structures that could be recognized through third-party certification. Building on the energy management literature and energy management standards, the current paper presents the essential steps the enterprises should take to practically design a sustainable energy management system. Also, by using multiple case studies of enterprises that have implemented an ISO 50001 energy management system, it introduces a structured approach that companies can use to effectively develop their energy planning and improve energy performance. The key components of the enterprise’s energy planning are discussed, as well as practical examples of energy objectives and performance indicators from various industries are offered. The paper shows that by establishing an effective energy planning system, this will efficiently meet demands for achieving energy performance indicators and international certification.

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Effective energy planning for improving the enterprise’s energy performance

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2016

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“…Fourth, alternative approaches for setting target levels should be considered, such as benchmarking of energy saving measures, minimum performance levels (e.g. Scheihing et al, 2013), or obligations that require the implementation of measures with maximum pay-back periods (e.g. Agentschapnl, 2013).…”

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“…Other schemes may require minimum levels for energy performance improvement, e.g. the Superior Energy Performance Programme (Scheihing et al, 2013). Finally, there are also schemes that require the negotiating of ambitious GHG emission reduction target levels, such as the CO 2 Performance Ladder.…”

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The target-setting process in the CO2 Performance Ladder: does it lead to ambitious goals for carbon dioxide emission reduction?

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2015

Journal of Cleaner Production

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“…Governments, NGOs and industries are therefore developing various approaches to promote the uptake of energy management systems (Dahlgren et al 2014). These approaches may include for example mandatory energy management programmes, like in Japan (Kimura and Noda 2014); incentive-based energy management programmes, like in Sweden (Stenqvist and Nilsson 2012) and market-driven certification programmes for energy management like in the USA (Scheihing et al 2013). …”

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Improving energy and carbon management in construction and civil engineering companies—evaluating the impacts of the CO2 Performance Ladder

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In the Netherlands, the CO 2 Performance Ladder has been introduced as an energy management programme to facilitate continuous energy efficiency and carbon performance improvement in non-industrial sectors. This paper addresses the question: 'What is the impact of the CO 2 Performance Ladder on improving energy and carbon management and reducing CO 2 emissions in construction and civil engineering firms'. The research was based on interviews, descriptive analysis of energy efficiency and CO 2 emission reduction measures and quantitative analysis of CO 2 emission reductions. The research results indicate that the CO 2 Performance Ladder has improved various energy management practices at administrative level, while internalization of energy management practices at lower levels in the organization has just gradually started. Companies have implemented a wide range of new energy efficiency and CO 2 emission reduction measures. However, most measures only affected supporting business processes instead of companies' core processes. About 30-50 % of these measures have been identified as additional. Green electricity purchasing and the adoption of behavioural measures were particularly stimulated. The annual CO 2 emission reduction rate due to energy efficiency improvement and fuel switching amounted to 3.2 %/year (2010)(2011)(2012)(2013). First estimates suggest that about 1.0-1.6 %/year of these CO 2 emission reductions can be attributed to the CO 2 Performance Ladder. However, these figures should be handled with caution because of various uncertainties. Overall, we conclude that, driven by the potential competitive advantage in contract awarding, the CO 2 Performance Ladder has been responsible for improving energy management and enhancing CO 2 emission reduction among construction and civil engineering firms, which most likely would not have been achieved otherwise.

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Effective energy planning for improving the enterprise’s energy performance

Effective energy planning for improving the enterprise’s energy performance

The target-setting process in the CO2 Performance Ladder: does it lead to ambitious goals for carbon dioxide emission reduction?

Improving energy and carbon management in construction and civil engineering companies—evaluating the impacts of the CO2 Performance Ladder

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