Energy efficiency

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Since 2020 annual energy investment has increased by 45%

Energy efficiency, which measures useful output per unit of energy input, plays a crucial role in energy management by reducing costs and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Efficiency improvements can be made across the energy system, from generation to home appliances and transport vehicles, and are often the most cost-effective way to enhance energy security and system reliability.

Energy management is essential for businesses, focusing on assessing energy use and implementing efficiency programmes. Innovative technologies in heating, lighting, insulation, small-scale power generation, and smart flexibility present numerous opportunities for better energy use. Energy managers, sustainability consultants, and facilities managers drive these advancements, ensuring compliance with increasing legal energy and carbon reporting requirements. They tackle challenges by leveraging supply, efficiency, generation, demand management, and behaviour change, aiming for a global low carbon, efficient energy system.

Training

Undertake our full core training courses and gain Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications in energy management. Bite-sized modules are also available online and in-house training can be organised for your team.

Professional recognition

Gain recognition by joining the Energy Institute as a member and apply to be a chartered energy manager, your company can join in its own right too. Achieve verification of your expertise in providing energy efficiency advice by joining our Register of Professional Energy Consultants. Put yourself forward for our Energy Management Leader of the year award or enter a team project for our Energy Management EI Award.

Engagement tools

Change behaviour towards energy management in your organisation by using our tools: Understanding your energy culture and EnergyAware.

Online resources

Check out our Energy and carbon management collection and our Lighting Guide. Visit our ESOS resources and find a Lead Assessor. Brush up on your knowledge of energy management using our eLibrary, CPD articles and latest news and articles.