Abstract

Energy management practices have seen increased adoption over the past 10 years, with specific attention coming as a result of the ISO 50001 standard for energy management systems (EnMS). Adoption of 50001 has varied from one country to another, in most places ISO is seen as both a challenging effort as well as a “gold standard” of energy management. In the United States and Canada we have seen some organizations challenge the notion that 50001 is the ultimate goal. These companies have instead used it as a platform, a starting point from which they can accelerate their energy management efforts and reach even farther towards more advanced and aggressive energy management practices. These practices then produce even greater results. This presentation will describe some of these companies’ more advanced efforts, including specifics on increased senior management engagement through clear accountabilities, efforts to identify and then target operational/behavioral opportunities, and change management/business process integration work that continues to increase how energy is a part of each organization’s daily priorities. Attendees will learn how to position the value of ISO and drive companies to greater heights in energy management.

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Panels of

1. Policies and programmes

2. Sustainable production design and supply chain initiatives

3. Energy management: the nuts and bolts

4. Technology, products and systems

5. Business models and financing: established practice and innovative approaches