50001
Ready is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designation for facilities and organizations
that have implemented an ISO 50001-based energy management system (EnMS) using
the guidance in DOE's 50001 Ready Navigator online application. To be 50001
Ready Recognized, organizations are responsible for completing the 50001 Ready
Navigator tasks, self-attesting to their completion, and measuring and
improving energy performance over time. The 50001 Ready designation does not
replace and is not a substitute for ISO 50001 certification, and does not imply
endorsement by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
An
energy management system positions your organization to achieve and sustain
energy and cost savings through informed and systematic decision-making.
Structuring the management of energy—like most organizations already do with
finance, personnel, inventory, production, and quality—improves certainty in outcomes
and reduces the risk of unexpected energy-related financial obligations.
Following implementation of an energy management system, business leaders in
all types of organizations have seen substantial improvements in facility
energy performance. By becoming 50001 Ready, cutting-edge organizations will be
early leaders in gaining the value of structured energy management systems, and
your experiences and input will help guide the U.S. DOE as it supports the adoption
of these systems and unlocks the resultant savings for the U.S. economy.
How to become 50001 ready
The
50001 Ready program offers U.S. DOE recognition for the self-attested
achievement of implementing an energy management system in line with the
requirements of ISO 50001, without requiring any third-party audits or
verification. Achieving the 50001 Ready designation involves key steps following :
Self-attest to their completion Have
your energy management team lead and a senior management representative sign a
simple self attestation form to confirm the establishment of an energy
management system once all tasks in the 50001 Ready Navigator have been
completed.
Measure and improve energy
performance over time Use
U.S. DOE’s EnPI or EnPI Lite tools, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
(U.S. EPA’s) ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, or other qualifying calculators
provided by utility programs to model, compare and report energy performance
between years.
Any
organization interested in developing a strong energy management system to cut
costs and improve environmental performance should pursue 50001 Ready. The
program and supporting tools were built to accommodate multiple, diverse
sectors, including manufacturing, commercial buildings, public institutions,
data centers, and laboratories. 50001 Ready can benefit those organizations
with strong existing energy programs, as well as those new to energy
management.
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