The document discusses Ireland's Energy Audit Scheme (EAS) which was established to implement the Energy Efficiency Directive. Large enterprises in Ireland must complete an energy audit by December 2015 and every four years after to comply with EAS. ISO 50001 certification can be used as an alternative compliance route. The document outlines the EAS requirements, guidelines for completing audits, information on qualified energy auditors, and the compliance process. It emphasizes that ISO 50001 is a recognized approach that can help enterprises meet EAS in a cost-effective way while achieving energy savings.

1. ESOS in Irish Processing
(The Energy Audit Scheme - is the ISO 50001 path
right for you?)
RDS, DUBLIN, 9TH & 10TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Mike Brogan, CEO & Co-Founder

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3. Under the DIRECTIVE 2012/27/EU
Energy Efficiency Directive [EED]
all EU countries are required to
use energy more efficiently at all
stages of the energy chain from
production to final
consumption.
The EED establishes a set of
binding measures to help the EU
reach its 20% energy efficiency
target by 2020.
EU countries required to
transpose the Directive's
provisions into their national laws
by 5 June 2014.
Energy Efficiency Directive
Ireland’s national E.E.
target is 31,925 GWh
or 20% saving by 2020
and €2.4bn

4. The Energy Audit Scheme has been established
by SEAI to implement Article 8.
Energy Efficiency Directive – Article 8
Article 8 – (Energy Audits &
Energy Management Systems) of
the Directive has been transposed
into Irish Law as S.I. No. 426 of
2014 European Union (Energy
Efficiency) Regulations 2014.
Under the legislation large
organisations (non-SME and
public body) are required to carry
out an energy audit by 5
December 2015 and every four
years after that.
The UK Government established ESOS to implement
Article 8 (4-6) through the ESOS Regulations 2014.

5. ESOS – Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-savings-opportunity-scheme-esos
90% of total spend/use
Different routes
Submit notification to
Environment Agency
If ISO 50001 Lead Assessor not
required
Penalties for not doing audit up
to £50,000
• 14,000 business notified
• 152 competed in August

6. Does it affectYou?
Does your company
quality for Energy
Audit Scheme (EAS)?
Employees > 250 ?
Turnover > €50m?
Balance Sheet >
€43m?
You are “Large
Enterprise”
Participation in EAS is
mandatory
You are “Large
Enterprise”
Participation in EAS is
mandatory
You are not a “Large
Enterprise”
Participation in EAS is
NOT mandatory
You are still encouraged to
undertake energy audits –
they may help cut costs
Based on legal
entity status
registered in
Ireland
ESOS only
applies to
UK.
Legal entity in
Ireland must
comply with EAS

7. EAS & Public Sector
Large Enterprise criteria applies
Individual buildings, any one of which has a
total useful floor area of over 500 m2 or an
annual energy spend in excess of €35,000
this requirement will apply in due course
• Introduced on a phased basis
• Phasing details of eligibility thresholds and
timescales will be published in the Public Sector
Energy Efficiency Action Plan later in 2015.

8. What does it cover?
kWh
Applicable to All Sectors – based on criteria regardless of the sector.
Air or sea: journeys
that start and/or end
in Republic of Ireland
Road Freight:
Only if you pay
for the fuel
Rail travel: N/A
unless you are a
rail company
Cars: company
cars and fleet
vehicles

9. Energy Audit Scheme – Derogation
Ref: Energy Audit Scheme Guidance Notes & FAQs
Do you have GHG Permit?
(iii) Does it cover
70% of your
energy use?
(i) Is it valid on
5th Dec 2015?
(ii) Minimum
audit
requirements
(AnnexVI)?
(iv) implementing
through SEAI
programme?
(iv) Energy review
complete by 5th Dec
(70% energy use)? Appoint
Registered
Energy
Auditor
to confirm
(iv) Certified by
June 2016?
Is it valid
On
5th Dec 2015?
(ii) Minimum
audit
requirements
(AnnexVI)?
(iii) Does it
cover 70% of
your energy
use?
Demonstrate
eligibility with
evidence
Present Results
&
Sign-Off
By
CEO
ESOS compliance
by ISO 50001
does not require
verification by
Lead Assessor

10. ISO 50001 Route
• Internationally recognised approach for
effective management of energy
consumption.
• Used by MNCs across its operations.
• Meet European mandatory auditing
schemes in other countries.
• Management system with embedded
procedures and controls
• Review and Continual Improvement
• Integrate with (ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
• Energy Planning Process covers the Energy
Audit Scheme (& ESOS) and much more…
Ref: ISO 50001 standard

11. approach are 13.7% versus Business-as-Usual approach of 3.6%.
References:
http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/aceee_sep_paper.pdf
http://www.superiorenergyperformance.net/results.html
ISO 50001 proven savings!

12. AnnexVI - Minimum criteria for energy audits
and Energy Management Systems
..up-to-date, measured, traceable operational data;
… a detailed review of the energy consumption profile…
…build, whenever possible, on life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA)…
… identification of the significant opportunities for improvement.
….clear information on potential savings.
… storable for historical analysis and tracking performance.
Energy Audits
No template provided - It depends on the scale and nature of the operation
• ISO 50002: 2014 Energy audits: requirements with guidance for use
• EN16247 Parts 1-4 covering audits in buildings, process and transport
• CIBSE AM5:1991 Energy Audits and Surveys

13. Energy Audits
Can use previous energy audits
– Must have been undertaken since September 2014
– Completed by a Auditor on the Register of Energy Auditors
– Must meet the minimum requirements in AnnexVI
Sampling of sites with similar business
operations can be audited
– must be 70% of energy use
InternalAuditors must be a Registered Energy
Auditor
– signed-off by CEO or senior director

14. Energy Saving Measures
/ Improvement Opportunities
The cost savings should be based on a life-cycle
cost analysis (LCCA) where practicable
– demonstrates if investment will be economical over its entire life
by accounting for all the costs during a given period of time.
– These types of cost analyses are common accounting
methodologies for many types of financial investments
“Energy audits shall allow
detailed and validated
calculations so as to provide
clear information on potential
savings.“
LCCA not
always practical
so other
approaches
(e.g. simple
payback
period), may be
used.

15. Register established by SEAI in June
• 47 Energy Auditors registers as of 28th August
Not all auditors will be appropriate in all circumstances
Internal personnel are eligible to register
o Audit signed off by two senior authorised signatories
EnergyAuditors Application Process
Application form
Normal tax and insurance certificates
Degree / qualification certificates etc.
o Minimum qualification – relevant technical discipline (Level 7)
o Relevant post qualification experience – seven years
o Have an additional ‘title/registration’ - either robust assessment of energy
experience/competence or this combined with examination
Adherence to Code of Practice
Energy Auditors
SEAI recommend that organisations:
- AssessAuditor Competence (e.g. BSI PAS 51215: Energy
efficiency assessment – competency of a lead auditor)
- Get 3 quotations

16. Compliance Process
Not required to submit audits to SEAI
Energy Auditor presents results to senior management and
sign-off by CEO or Senior Director
• If internal Auditor – sign-off by two senior personnel.
Audits may be required for quality assurance purposes
No penalties in 2015 – compliance assessment and penalties
introduced in 2016 (ESOS penalty up to £50,000+)
Audit costs depend on size of operation and work already done
– up to individual companies to select appropriate auditor and
negotiate fee

17. Summary
“Large Enterprises” – EAS applies to you
ISO 50001 can be used for compliance
No Penalties yet but coming so why wait?
ISO 50001 route makes sense for “Large Enterprises”
There is time especially if you sign up to SEAI programme
There are plenty of skilled auditors available and Enerit
tools can help.
Don’t simply comply – apply!
• Significant savings to be made

18. Questions?
Contact: mike.brogan@enerit.com