Energy efficiency
Energy efficiency could deliver 40% of the emissions abatement required by the Paris Agreement climate goals

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.

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 our Register of Professional Energy Consultants. Put yourself forward for our Energy Management Leader of the year award or enter a team project for our Energy Management EI Award.

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

Online resources
Check out our Energy management collection to read our Energy Essentials: A guide to Energy Management and our Lighting Guide. Visit our ESOS resources and find a Lead Assessor. Brush up on your knowledge of energy management using our eLibrary, CPD articles and latest news and articles, or attend our Energy Efficiency Conference.
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year-on-year reduction in energy-per-unit-GDP achieved in 2018, representing the lowest rate of improvement since 2010 (IEA)
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of energy-related emissions was avoided by technical efficiency gains between 2015-2018, more than the energy-related emissions of Japan over the same period (IEA)
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of UK energy professionals across sectors believe the Government should prioritise energy efficiency to meet future carbon targets at least cost (EI Energy Barometer 2019)
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homes in the UK currently overheat even in cool summers, and only a minor portion of energy used for home heating comes from low-carbon sources (CCC)
What's new?
Energy efficiency policies to be sharpened in Brussels
1-03-2021
The European Commission sees the improvement of energy efficiency policies as an essential part of its overall ‘green deal’ approach towards net zero, as Keith Nuthall reports.
Inching forward on energy efficiency for UK homes and battery storage
26-07-2020
The government has taken a couple of small steps in the last week to aid progress towards meeting its long-term net zero ambitions.First, it to relax planning legislation to make it easier to develop large-scale battery systems to store electricity generated at solar and wind farms. Ministers are in...
Energy efficiency for SMEs
1-06-2020
Small businesses sometimes choose to stay out of discussions around energy efficiency. Here, Jo Southernwood and Tony Day of the International Energy Research Centre detail a cost-effective plan to help them realise the benefits of energy audits.
Energy efficiency – improving ‘m’ to reduce ‘E’
1-03-2020
As the world’s population, energy demand and emissions continue to rise, Sandy Jayaraj argues that focusing on the ‘mass’ of our structures is a key part of the solution – via a famous equation.
Events and training
EI Live free webinar | Resilience out of crisis: the role of HSE in building a sustainable recovery
16-03-2021
Please note that registration closes at 17:00 GMT on 15 March 2021.In conversation with H.E. Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Kingdom of Bahrain. COVID-19 and the low oil price have forced organisations to rapidly adapt their operations, all while sustaining the industry&rsquo...
EI Live free webinar | Fostering a sustainable energy future post COVID-19
17-03-2021
Please note that registration closes at 17:00 GMT on 16 March 2021.In conversation with H.E. Dr. Abdul Hussain Bin Ali Mirza, President of the Sustainable Energy Authority, Bahrain.In 2021 governments will meet for COP26 in the backdrop of a world profoundly changed by the impact of COVID-19.How can...
EI LIVE | Level 1: Certificate in Energy Management Essentials - April 2021
26-04-2021
About: This introductory 5 day virtual blended course provides a comprehensive, practical overview of the fundamentals of energy management, equipping participants with all the essential knowledge and skills they need to save energy, reduce operational costs and carbon emissions, comply with legisla...
EI LIVE | Energy Efficiency 2021
22-09-2021
Discover the latest approaches and strategies in energy efficiency that can help the UK reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Level 3: Advanced Energy Manager
27-09-2021
This 10-day course is an advanced qualification aiming to support experienced energy managers to further advance their careers by gaining the skills and knowledge required to function successfully at a senior level and be able to manage energy across a wide range of business areas, activities and pa...
Technical guidance publications
Financial investment in energy efficiency
2008
Taken from Croner's Energy Management loose-leaf manual, this 30-page module identifies a number of accountancy techniques to help energy managers quantify potential savings by investing in energy efficiency. It outlines the basic principals of investment appraisal, explains the barriers to investin...
Refurbishment for Improved Energy Efficiency: An Overview (CIBSE Knowledge Series)
2007
Aims to provide a concise overview of building services refurbishment with a focus on improving energy efficiency. This is a joint CIBSE and BSRIA publication that will provide guidance to building services engineers who are tasked with upgrading existing services. It will help building occupiers an...
CIBSE Guide F: Energy efficiency in buildings
2004
Seeks to inform a very diverse audience and aims to be pertinent to many groups involved in buildings besides building services engineers, including building developers/financiers, specifiers, architects, surveyors, letting agents, energy managers and consultants and building owners/operators. Guide...