Maintenance and Engineering

Energy Management in Industrial Plants

Energy is a major operating cost in industrial plants and a key source of emissions. This course covers industrial energy management: energy audits, metering and monitoring, energy balances, efficiency opportunities in motors, steam, compressed air, heating and cooling, energy management systems, project evaluation and sustaining savings.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Most industrial plants can cut energy costs significantly with practical measures. You will learn to find, evaluate 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.

Energy audit exercises, savings calculations, case studies and energy management system planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

Conduct industrial energy audits
Set up metering and energy monitoring
Build energy balances and baselines
Identify efficiency opportunities across utilities
Evaluate energy projects financially
Sustain savings through energy management systems

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Energy managers
Plant and utility engineers
Maintenance managers
Sustainability managers
Operations managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Energy auditing
Data monitoring
Opportunity identification
Project evaluation
Energy management systems

Course outline

Your learning journey.

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

Day 1Energy Management

09:00–10:08Energy costs and emissions
10:08–11:00Management systems
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Management systems (continued)
11:45–12:53Roles
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Audits and Monitoring

09:00–10:08Audit methods
10:08–11:00Metering
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Metering (continued)
11:45–12:53Baselines
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Utilities

09:00–10:08Motors and drives
10:08–11:00Steam and compressed air
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Steam and compressed air (continued)
11:45–12:53Heating and cooling
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Projects

09:00–10:08Savings calculations
10:08–11:00Financial evaluation
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Financial evaluation (continued)
11:45–12:53Funding
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Sustaining Savings

09:00–10:08Energy KPIs
10:08–11:00Behaviour
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Behaviour (continued)
11:45–12:53Continuous improvement
12:53–14:00Action 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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