What exactly does an energy management company do?
An energy management company helps other organizations analyze their energy consumption, identify inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve the performance of their facilities. It can also define savings strategies, optimize contracts, drive improvement projects, and translate energy savings into tangible financial results.
What are the advantages of having an external energy manager?
Having an external energy manager allows the company to gain an independent, technical perspective without increasing its internal structure. This facilitates continuous monitoring of consumption, data-driven decision-making, identification of savings opportunities, and coordination of improvement projects with a strategic focus.
How can I tell if my company is losing money due to poor energy management?
Energy problems are typically detected when there are unusually high costs on the bill, abnormal consumption, inefficient installations, or a lack of control over how and where energy is used. An energy analysis allows you to identify deviations, evaluate the actual performance of the installation, and discover optimization opportunities with a direct economic impact.
What kind of savings can be achieved with a good energy strategy?
A sound energy strategy can generate savings in consumption, supply contracts, facility operation, and investment planning. Furthermore, in some cases, it also allows for monetizing these savings through Energy Saving Certificates (EACs), thus improving the return on investment.
Which companies can benefit from Energy Saving Certificates?
Energy Efficiency Certificates (EACs) can benefit industrial companies, service sector buildings, infrastructure, and other environments that have implemented or are planning to implement energy efficiency measures. If an action exists that reduces energy consumption and can be technically justified, it may be possible to convert those savings into certified and monetizable savings.
What is the difference between an energy audit and continuous energy management?
An energy audit is a one-off analysis that studies consumption and proposes improvements. Continuous energy management goes further, involving regular monitoring, constant evaluation, technical decision-making, and support in implementing measures. One helps diagnose; the other allows for maintaining control and sustained improvement.
What is an energy baseline and what is it used for?
An energy baseline is a model that explains energy consumption patterns based on operational variables. It helps to understand the initial situation, measure the real impact of implemented improvements, validate savings, and support efficiency projects, ISO 50001 systems, or energy efficiency reports.
Is an energy consultancy only useful for complying with regulations?
No. Although an energy consultancy can help meet requirements such as RD 56/2016 or implement ISO 50001, its real value lies in identifying opportunities for improvement, reducing costs, prioritizing investments, and turning energy into a competitive advantage for the company.
Do you want to monetize your energy savings?
If you've implemented energy efficiency measures, you may be eligible to generate Energy Saving Certificates (EACs) and receive additional financial compensation. At Effitechnia, we analyze your project and assess its technical feasibility within the EAC system.