DIN EN 16001: Energy Management Systems in Practice - adelphi
DIN EN 16001: Energy Management Systems in Practice - adelphi
DIN EN 16001: Energy Management Systems in Practice - adelphi
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Measures without <strong>in</strong>vestment mostly refer to organisational<br />
changes, for example, establish<strong>in</strong>g responsibilities,<br />
a systematic data acquisition, the switch<strong>in</strong>g-off of<br />
mach<strong>in</strong>es and devices when they are not be<strong>in</strong>g used<br />
etc. Even adjust<strong>in</strong>g energy supply contracts falls under<br />
this category.<br />
Often, simple changes <strong>in</strong> the behaviour of the employees<br />
towards energy can lead to energy and cost sav<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
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Tip<br />
Beg<strong>in</strong> with the implementation of those measures that guarantee quick success<br />
and require very little or no <strong>in</strong>vestment. This leads to a dist<strong>in</strong>ct sense of achievement<br />
which makes it easy to communicate the advantages of energy management and to<br />
systematically tie the EnMS to the organisation.<br />
Formulate the implementation of <strong>in</strong>dividual measures like a project <strong>in</strong> your company.<br />
This will simplify the implementation procedure for your employees.<br />
R SuCCESS CAN bE ACHIEvED DuRING tHE IMPlEM<strong>EN</strong>tAtION PHASE AS fOllOWS<br />
of up to 50 % 22 . However, the problems dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
implementation process should not be underestimated<br />
and well-def<strong>in</strong>ed responsibilities should<br />
be determ<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />
When undertak<strong>in</strong>g measures that require <strong>in</strong>vestment,<br />
it is important to <strong>in</strong>clude suppliers and sub-contractors<br />
<strong>in</strong> order to realise the greatest possible sav<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
potential.<br />
Build on what you have while simultaneously encourag<strong>in</strong>g creative thought and new approaches.<br />
Develop appropriate measures to be able to review and communicate progress.<br />
Communicate what you do, what you need, and what the outcome is.<br />
Use an improvement <strong>in</strong> your energy situation to motivate and encourage participation<br />
22 Compare SenterNovem (2004).<br />
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