The objective with this first step in the wheel of continuous improvement is to setup a plan for implementing energy management.

Therefore, energy management starts with establishing a strategy, setting energy savings targets, identifying opportunities and possibilities. The energy team should obtain the necessary mandate during the planning phase.

It can also be useful to get a status overview of which parts of the energy management system that are already implemented through other management systems in the organisation. This status should be included as part of the energy management system once implemented.

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  PLAN

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  DO

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  CHECK

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  ACT

Related to energy management, the planning phase includes the following themes:

• Start-up phase and engagement (includes policy and energy team)
• Energy review
• Baseline
• KPIs
• Objectives

Main principles for a successful planning phase
Identify the opportunities and requirements from authorities Review and document data on energy use, costs and production Define the purpose and goals for energy management Design an energy management program, and establish an action plan Establish an energy team