Energy efficiency could deliver 40% of the emissions abatement required by the Paris Agreement climate goals
Energy provides a host of useful services, but some methods of delivering those services use more energy than others. This measure of useful output for each unit of energy input is termed energy efficiency, and efforts to systematically improve efficiency are an important aspect of energy management. Energy efficiency is sometimes referred to as the “first fuel” since advancements in efficiency can achieve demand savings that displace energy generation that would otherwise be required. Improvements in energy efficiency can be achieved at many levels of the energy system, from generation facilities to home appliances and transport vehicles. Improved efficiency can lower energy costs without compromising the quality of energy products and services provided, and is consistently identified as one of the lowest-cost ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Efficiency programmes can also maintain system reliability without needing to install, upgrade, or replace transmission and distribution equipment, and contribute to greater energy security by reducing dependence on energy imports. While economic growth will likely demand increased services provided by energy, there is clear potential to sustain growth without necessarily increasing energy consumption, through efficiency improvements that are both cost-effective and widely available.
Energy management, as it involves assessing energy use and developing programmes to increase efficiency and reduce costs, is becoming an expanded focus of increasing importance for business strategy in the changing energy system. The availability of innovative, affordable technologies – in heating, lighting, insulation, small scale power generation and smart flexibility – is opening up myriad opportunities for better managing how we use energy. Those taking on business roles that involve energy management, including energy managers as well as sustainability consultants and facilities managers, guide investments in such technologies, redesign processes, retrofit buildings and equipment, and plan energy-related systems for new projects. They also assist businesses and other organisations in complying with legal energy and carbon reporting obligations that are getting more stringent in line with increasing environmental concerns. In tackling these complex challenges, energy management professionals need to pull levers across energy supply, efficiency, generation, demand management and behaviour change. Skilled, knowledgeable energy management professionals will achieve the most effective, enduring outcomes towards a global low carbon, efficient energy system.

Training
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Engagement tools
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Online resources
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of support for decarbonising UK buildings accompanies the Heat and Building Strategy launched in 2021 (BEIS)
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efficiency jobs could be created by 2030 if there is enhanced investment (IEA)
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Events and training
Major Changes Incorporated in BEC & EAC 2021 and Practical Auditing Implementation
23/08/2022
Webinar on Major Changes Incorporated in BEC & EAC 2021 and Practical Auditing Implementation
Level 1: Certificate in Energy Management Essentials - October 2022
03/10/2022 - 07/10/2022
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Level 3: Advanced Energy Manager
10/10/2022 - 27/02/2023
This 10-day course is an advanced qualification aiming to support experienced energy managers to further advance their careers by gaining the skills a...
Energy Efficiency 2022
13/10/2022
This event will host those facing some of the greatest changes and challenges in the world of energy, and those on the ground, making the transition t...
Technical guidance publications
Research report: Application of life cycle assessment methodology to the understanding of the energy balance and efficiency of hydrogen value chain building blocks
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This document is free to download for registered users.This publication explores the efficiencies of the hydrogen energy system and quantifies the ene...
Guidance on ensuring control room operator (CRO) competence
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This publication is free to download for registered users.Control room operators (CROs) perform a critical role in running normal operations, infreque...
Minimal staffing and lone working: ensuring employee safety and wellbeing in the power sector
2022
This publication is free to download for registered members of this site.This publication provides good practice guidance to help organisations manage...
Guidance on the management of the hazard of vessel impact with offshore structures
2022
This publication provides guidance on the management of the hazard of vessel impact with offshore structures.This guidance is considered relevant to m...
Engaging contractors: Partnership approaches to improving safety in the power industry
2022
This publication was developed in response to demand from operators and contractors within the power generation sector, recognising that the safe and ...