Introduction to Role of

Energy Managers
 Contents
• The Background
• The Energy Conservation Act – 2001
• The Energy Managers, Training. Examination,
Certification & Appointment, Duties & Responsibilities

• Energy Audit
• Present Structure
 The Background
Energy Scenario in India
• 4 Times Energy Intensive than Japan, 2 times than
USA & 1.5 times as compared to other Asian
Countries.
• Highest Cost of Energy ( 3 cents in Canada, China )
• Very Low actual Utilization, ( 1 Unit per 2.5 to 3 Units
Generation )

• Very High Band Width in Different Sectors (more than

200 %)
 The EC Act - 2001
(1) Industrial Sector
• BEE Formation.
• Identification of Energy Intensive Industries.
• Mandatory Appointment of a Certified Energy
Manager in each Identified Industries.
• Mandatory Periodic Audit by Accredited Energy
Auditors
• Mandatory Reporting to BEE in Specified Format.
 The EC Act – 2001 Contd…

(2) Domestic Appliances

• Domestic Appliances will be supplied with Energy
Consumption Specification by April - 2004

(3) Housing Specifications

• Building Codes will be defined for Energy
Consumption like Lighting, AC etc. by April - 2004
Energy Managers
&
Energy Auditors
 Training
• A Familiarization Workshop, conducted by
BEE
• A Preparatory Training Program for Energy
Auditors Examination along with Model
Tests, a Five Day Program by The National
Productivity Council (NPC), Chennai.
 Examinations
• Across the Country on 15th & 16th April –
2004.
1. General Aspects of Energy Mgmt. & Audit (150 Marks)
2. Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities (150 Marks)
3. Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities (150 Marks)
4. Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment & Utility
Systems (Open Book Exam, 100 marks)
5. Viva Examinations (50 Marks)
• Minimum 50 % Marks to be obtained in
each Paper.
 Certification & Appointment
• The National Productivity Council (NPC), Chennai
is authorized by BEE to conduct Examinations &
Certify Energy Managers / Auditors.

• First Examination will be conducted by NPC only, in

future BEE may appoint other agencies also.

• After Passing the Examinations, BEE will Certify the

candidate as an ‘Energy Manager / Auditor’

• Only BEE Certified Energy Managers can be

appointed, (no other agencies are recognized).
 Duties of Energy Managers
• Report to BEE and State level Designated Agency once
in a year, the report is in the format as decided by BEE
& contains following Information,
1. Energy Consumption
2. The Recommendations by Accredited Auditors
3. The Action Plan against the recommendations & status

• Establish a System for correct recording, collection,

monitoring & analysis of Energy Consumption

• Provide support to Accredited Energy Audit Firm for the

conduct of energy audit
 Responsibilities of Energy
Managers

• Establish an energy conservation cell within the

firm, Prepare a Policy for Energy Conservation.

• Prepare an Annual Activity Plan to monitor &

reduce Energy Cost.

• Establish a System to Analyze equipment

performance with respect to energy efficiency
• Develop training programs for energy efficiency at
operating levels.

• Create a knowledge bank on sectoral, national and

inter-national development on energy efficiency
technology

• Develop integrated system of energy efficiency and

environmental up gradation.
• Co-ordinate implementation of energy
audit/efficiency improvement projects through
external agencies.

• Establish and/or participate in information

exchange with other energy managers of the
same sector through association
 Energy Audit

• Audit Coverage,
1. Utility
2. Waste Heat
3. Process
• Audit by Accredited Auditing Agencies
Only (by BEE)
• The Auditors must have passed BEE
Examinations.
Present Structure
• Collaboration between BEE & German
Technology Group (GTZ)
• Information Exchange thro’
1. Internet Usenet Group
2. Technical Papers
3. Case Studies
4. Sharing of Best Practices
5. Periodic Meeting of Task forces of Different Sectors
• Formation of National Association of
Energy Managers. (Industry has to register)
• Energy Manager is a link between the
Industry & BEE,
• BEE Builds his Technical Capabilities by,
Upgrading the knowledge thro’ various communications, tasks
& trainings.
• BEE Empowers him by,
Mandatory Responsibilities
• The Industry is Benefited by,
Information about New Developments & Best Practices
Worldwide in the Energy Management
Technical & Financial Support by BEE & Govt.
Thanks