Models for Driving Energy Efficiency Nationally Using Energy Management
Abstract
Energy management is a proven strategy for achieving clear ener-
gy, environmental, and economic benefits across industry—yet diverse
barriers, risks, and challenges continue to limit broad adoption around
the globe. An energy management system (EMS) integrates energy
management into existing business systems, enabling organizations
to better manage their energy, sustain achieved savings, and continu-
ously improve energy performance. Governments are implementing
various approaches to accelerate industry uptake of these systems, such
as promoting compliance with the ISO 50001 energy management stan-
dard. This article explores three approaches in use: mandated programs
(Japan), incentive programs (Sweden), and market-based certification
programs (United States).
The authors examine each of these three approaches by taking an
in-depth look at one real-world example. For each example, the article
identifies the specific program requirements, the larger context for the
policy and role of government, existing drivers for corporate participa-
tion, key challenges and resources, and the available results (i.e., energy
and cost savings and other benefits). Comparisons among these current,
government-led models for accelerating the uptake of EMS should pro-
vide insight into the effectiveness and benefits of different government
approaches and their supporting policies and resources. Governments
can learn from the challenges faced, solutions devised, and lessons
learned by others during implementation of these programs.
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