Energy Management
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
“Re-thinking Your Relationship with Energy,” Jose Rinu Roll no-5769 Energy management-an overview Management is a process involving planning, directing and controlling the various activities to maximize the productivity. In the same context Energy Management is the science involving planning, directing and controlling the supply and consumption of energy to maximize productivity and comforts and minimize the energy cost and pollution with conscious, judicious and efficient use of energy. The basic objective of energy management function is to see that energy needs of the various organisations are satisfactorily met at minimum cost at present and in future to extend possible. Strong commitment from top management is essential for a successful energy management program which includes managerial decision making. However, managing energy does not necessarily require a formal system; by following simple techniques any firm can improve their enrgy consumption performance. Energy strategy spans a number of the key functions within a firm and therefore requires cooperation and commitment from all. Senior management provide the leadership and set direction; finance are involved to ensure that most appropriate purchasing decisions are made; production, as the key user, ensures that energy is used appropriately; engineering ensure that plant is operated and maintained efficiently and HR are involved to facilitate training and help generate a culture of energy awareness.
It typically involve the setting up of an energy management team with participants from each of the functions mentioned above. This team would support a dedicated energy manager with responsibility for the coordination of energy management activities. Depending on the size of the business, this may or may not be a full-time, dedicated post. The team in association with senior management would establish an energy management policy, which should include
“Re-thinking Your Relationship with Energy,” Jose Rinu Roll no-5769 Energy management-an overview Management is a process involving planning, directing and controlling the various activities to maximize the productivity. In the same context Energy Management is the science involving planning, directing and controlling the supply and consumption of energy to maximize productivity and comforts and minimize the energy cost and pollution with conscious, judicious and efficient use of energy. The basic objective of energy management function is to see that energy needs of the various organisations are satisfactorily met at minimum cost at present and in future to extend possible. Strong commitment from top management is essential for a successful energy management program which includes managerial decision making. However, managing energy does not necessarily require a formal system; by following simple techniques any firm can improve their enrgy consumption performance. Energy strategy spans a number of the key functions within a firm and therefore requires cooperation and commitment from all. Senior management provide the leadership and set direction; finance are involved to ensure that most appropriate purchasing decisions are made; production, as the key user, ensures that energy is used appropriately; engineering ensure that plant is operated and maintained efficiently and HR are involved to facilitate training and help generate a culture of energy awareness.
It typically involve the setting up of an energy management team with participants from each of the functions mentioned above. This team would support a dedicated energy manager with responsibility for the coordination of energy management activities. Depending on the size of the business, this may or may not be a full-time, dedicated post. The team in association with senior management would establish an energy management policy, which should include