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

2. Introduction SEI National energy agency
Promotes and assists the development of sustainable energy
NSAI
National Standards Authority of Ireland

3. 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

4. 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

5. Key learnings - development
Good project management
Selection of technical committee
Industry contacts invaluable
Demanding programme plan
Utilised existing best practice
Focused chairman
Deadlines
Champion

6. Successful energy management
Organizational
Management Commitment
Technical
Understanding your
energy usage and how to control it
People
Developing an energy efficient culture

7. I.S The Model

8. Implementation and Operation 4.5 Checking and Corrective action
I.S 393 – The Requirements
4.2
Energy Policy
4.6 Management Review
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
4.3
Planning
4.4
Implementation and Operation
4.5 Checking and Corrective action

9. Energy Review

10. IS 393 Standard and Technical Guideline

11. 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
Requires Top Management Commitment to work.
IDENTIFY KEY ENERGY USERS AND ACTION ACCORDINGLY
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – ENGINEERING STANDARD BIAS
Involved all member of staff, Owners, persons of responsibility and influencers

12. 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

13. 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
ASM
Site visit Once every 8 Weeks
Weekly Telephone interactions
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF RESEARH INFORMATION AND FUNDING

14. Benefits of participation
Strategic approach strengthens competitive position
SEI, peer and networking support
PR benefits
Energy management benchmarked against world-class norms
Supports current regulation (ETS, IPPC)
We believe there are major benefits to be enjoyed by participating firms.
YOU WILL REDUCE YOU OPERATING COSTS
ACHIEVEMENTS WILL DEMOSTRATE TO YOUR CORPORATION/THE INDUSTRY SECTOR/GOVERNMENT/REGULATORY BODIES YOUR COMMITMENT TO ACHIEVING BEST INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS IN THIS AREA
ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF THE COMPANY
YOU WILL MAXIMISE THE BENEFITS OF FORMING A PARTNERSHIP WITH SEI

15. 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

16. Energy Agreements Typical timeframes
Signed
Agreement A
0-1
mths
Agreement Implementation planning
Pre-Audit
2-3
Mths
2-3
mths
IS393 Certification
Energy Aspects Reviews
0-1
Mths
Baseline Implementation Plan
IS393 Maintenance 2
Yrs
IS393 Systems development
Mature
4-6
Mths
Energy Projects 3
Yrs A

17. Membership (formalised)

18. 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

19. Energy Map Website
Commit
Review
Identify
Take Action
Plan

20. 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

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