Energy efficiency

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Since 2020 annual energy investment has increased by 45%

Energy efficiency, which measures useful output per unit of energy input, plays a crucial role in energy management by reducing costs and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Efficiency improvements can be made across the energy system, from generation to home appliances and transport vehicles, and are often the most cost-effective way to enhance energy security and system reliability.

Energy management is essential for businesses, focusing on assessing energy use and implementing efficiency programmes. Innovative technologies in heating, lighting, insulation, small-scale power generation, and smart flexibility present numerous opportunities for better energy use. Energy managers, sustainability consultants, and facilities managers drive these advancements, ensuring compliance with increasing legal energy and carbon reporting requirements. They tackle challenges by leveraging supply, efficiency, generation, demand management, and behaviour change, aiming for a global low carbon, efficient energy system.

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Training

Undertake our full core training courses and gain Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications in energy management. Bite-sized modules are also available online and in-house training can be organised for your team.

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Professional recognition

Gain recognition by joining the Energy Institute as a member and apply to be a chartered energy manager, your company can join in its own right too. Achieve verification of your expertise in providing energy efficiency advice by joining the register of Energy Efficiency Experts.

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Engagement tools

Change behaviour towards energy management in your organisation by using our tools: Understanding your energy culture and EnergyAware.

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Online resources

Check out our Energy and carbon management collection. Visit our ESOS resources and find a Lead Assessor. Brush up on your knowledge of energy management using our eLibraryCPD articles and latest news and articles.

What's new?

Chemical tanker takes to the wing

2nd July 2025

‘This is the fourth tanker to sail with VentoFoils,’ says Chiel de Leeuw, Chief Commercial Officer at Econowind, which has sold more than 130 VentoFoi...

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Four timely new reports offer both optimism and concern about the pace of the energy transition

2nd July 2025

  WEF Energy Transition Index accelerates – but UK ranks 16thThe World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI) shows an an...

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First offshore wind-powered undersea data centre in China

25th June 2025

The project, led by Shanghai HiCloud Technology Company, is backed by a ¥1.6bn ($220mn) investment and brings together the public and private sector i...

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US utility trials 50-50 hydrogen/natural gas mix in CCGT

25th June 2025

‘Hydrogen fuel in gas turbines is seen as a promising bridge to a low/zero carbon future power system,’ explains Mitsubishi Power. ‘Since it contains ...

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UK government confirms £13.2bn Warm Homes Plan amid criticism of retrofit policy failures

18th June 2025

The £13.2bn of funding for the Warm Homes Plan was originally promised as part of the Labour government’s manifesto. Reeves confirmed the full funding...

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Events and training

Level 3: Advanced Energy Manager

29th September 2025 - 3rd December 2025

This 9-day course is an advanced qualification aiming to support experienced energy managers to further advance their careers by gaining the skills an...

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Level 1: Certificate in Energy Management Essentials - October 2025

6th October 2025 - 10th October 2025

About:This introductory 5 day classroom course provides a comprehensive, practical overview of the fundamentals of energy management, equipping p...

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Technical guidance publications

EI 3571

Recommended practices for CH4 emissions detection and quantification - Combustion efficiency and flaring destruction technologies

August 2024

This document has been developed as a follow up of the project to IOGP Report 661 Recommended practices for methane emissions detection and quantifica...

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EI 3550

Guidance on adapting combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power stations for hydrogen combustion

April 2024

In line with the UK’s commitment to integrate 2–5% hydrogen into the national natural gas transmission system by 2025, this guidance document is desig...

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Methane detection and quantification technology filtering tool

January 2023

Explore the methane detection and quantification technology filtering toolWelcome to the methane detection and quantification technology - combustion ...

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EI 3509

Best available techniques (BAT): Good practice for the oil and gas industry

October 2022

This guidance has been produced to inform good practice when undertaking best available techniques (BAT) assessments for offshore combustion equipment...

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EI 3499

Research report: Application of life cycle assessment methodology to the understanding of the energy balance and efficiency of hydrogen value chain building blocks

May 2022

This document is free to download for registered users.This publication explores the efficiencies of the hydrogen energy system and quantifies the ene...

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Energy management training

Effective energy management is now an essential aspect of all successful businesses. The Energy Institute offers a range of training and education packages to suit those involved in any form of energy management.

Energy Efficiency Experts register

The Energy Efficiency Experts register is the premier listing of chartered energy efficiency consultants in the UK.

Chartered Energy Manager

Chartered Energy Manager is a title unique to the EI – it is not available from any other institution. Chartered Energy Managers also apply to become approved as an ESOS Lead Assessor.