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?

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?

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 CO 2 emissions Allows consolidation across the scheme – est. 460,000 tCO 2 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?

There are three cost bands for accreditation, depending on the organisation's total annual energy bill. Annual Energy BillBand 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

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 usiness/crc/index.htm Carbon Focus Enhanced methodology