Maintenance and Engineering

Energy Management and Energy Efficiency in Industry

Energy is a major cost for industrial and commercial organisations. This course covers energy management systems, energy audits, metering and monitoring, efficiency opportunities in motors, compressed air, lighting, heating and cooling, financing and measuring savings.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Energy efficiency reduces costs and emissions. This course gives practical tools to identify and deliver energy savings.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses energy audit exercises, savings calculations, case studies and energy management planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Establish an energy management system
Conduct energy audits
Implement metering and monitoring
Identify efficiency opportunities
Build business cases for energy projects
Measure and verify savings

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Energy managers
Facilities and plant engineers
Sustainability managers
Maintenance managers
Operations managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Energy management systems
Energy auditing
Monitoring and targeting
Efficiency measures
Project business cases
Measurement and verification

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Energy Management

09:00–09:54Energy costs and trends
09:54–10:48Energy policy
10:48–11:00Management systems
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Management systems (continued)
12:12–13:06Roles
13:06–14:00Exercise: Energy baseline

Day 2Energy Audits

09:00–09:54Audit levels
09:54–10:48Data collection
10:48–11:00Energy balances
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Energy balances (continued)
12:12–13:06Reporting
13:06–14:00Workshop: Audit plan

Day 3Efficiency Opportunities

09:00–09:54Motors and drives
09:54–10:48Compressed air
10:48–11:00Lighting
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Lighting (continued)
12:12–13:06Heating and cooling
13:06–14:00Lab: Savings calculations

Day 4Business Cases

09:00–09:54Costs and savings
09:54–10:48Financing
10:48–11:00Prioritisation
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Prioritisation (continued)
12:12–13:06Incentives
13:06–14:00Case study: Efficiency programme

Day 5Measurement and Verification

09:00–09:54Monitoring and targeting
09:54–10:48M&V methods
10:48–11:00Reporting
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Reporting (continued)
12:12–13:06Continuous improvement
13:06–14:00Capstone: Energy management plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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