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Introduction to the Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme
EAUC Conference
April 2008
Agenda
• What is the EEAS
• What are the benefit’s
• How is the assessment made?
• How much will it cost us?
• Why should we do this?
• The customer perspective
• EEAS – the future…
What is the EEAS?
What is the EEAS
The Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme is the UK's only independent award recognising achievements in reducing energy use by leading organisations in industry, commerce and the public sector.
What is the EEAS
Over 220 organisations have become accredited under the scheme including:
• DEFRA
• O2
• Marks & Spencer
• 16 Universities
What is the EEAS?
Similar but different to
What is the EEAS
The Scheme is open to any organisation, with single or multiple sites. Whole organisations down to single premises can be accredited. Organisations of all sizes can become accredited: there are three price bands, according to the size of the annual energy bill.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
• Saving money now and in the future
• Gaining a prestigious award and public recognition
• Green credentials
• An independent check on energy management systems and practices
• A competitive edge
What are the benefits?
• External Accreditation
• Fits with other quality standards
• Efficient Service
How is the assessment made?
How is the assessment made?
• Non-bureaucratic, business orientated approach
• 3 main areas of assessment:
1. Management commitment to energy efficiency
2. Investment in energy efficiency measures
3. Energy efficiency improvements
How is the assessment made?
Evidence
• Simple check-lists and support prior to assessment
• Highly sophisticated systems are not essential
• Evidence found from within your current procedures and activities
How does the EEAS work?
Preliminary Questionnaire
Assessment Process
Formal Application
Moderation by the Energy Institute
Accreditation
Client Management
Reaccreditation
How does the EEAS work?
Management Commitment:
• Is there an energy policy?
• Is there a clear line of responsibility for energy?
• Are there energy efficiency procedures?
• Is energy monitored and analysed
• Are there energy awareness programmes
• Is there an energy management budget
How does the EEAS work?
Energy Investment:
• Is there an energy efficiency budget?
• In the past has money been spent on energy efficiency projects?
• Are all new buildings designed to be energy efficient?
• What investment of resources on energy efficiency is there?
• Are there plans for future energy efficiency?
• Are all relevant staff energy efficiency aware?
How does the EEAS work?
Results:
• Has total consumption fallen?
• What is being done to ensure no use, efficient use policy is being followed?
• Is energy use benchmarked?
• Is it the right benchmark?
• Has the energy benchmark improved?
• Is there a review process for energy efficiency measures?
How does the EEAS work?
Data Resources
Standard format for data showing past 3 years+ energy use and calculated CO2 emissions
Allows consolidation across the scheme – est. 460,000 tCO2 saved by organisations in the scheme 2004/05 – 4.1% of average baseline emissions
Typically EEAS accreditation saves an additional 3% from energy bills
How much will it cost us?
How much will it cost us?
There are three cost bands for accreditation, depending on the organisation's total annual energy bill.
Annual Energy Bill Band A>£1m
Band B£100k - £1m
Band C<£100k
Cost of Accreditation(exclusive of VAT)
£5,500 £3,800 £1,500
Cost of Re-Accreditation(after 3 years)
£4,125 £2,850 £1,500
Cost of Interim Assessment £750 £750 £750
Why should we do this?
Why should we do this?
• Low risk – high reward
• Bottom line impact
• An award with real respect and meaning
• Green credentials increasing in significance
• Fits with your community leadership role
Why should we do this?
The view from the customer:
John Lightowler
Energy Manager
Durham University
EEAS – The Future…
EEAS – The Future
• Growth / Development of membership
• Use as a ‘proxy’ for good energy management
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http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/uk/business/crc/index.htm
• Carbon Focus
• Enhanced methodology