PECB ISO 50001 Foundation flashcards
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- Energy Management System (EnMS)
- A set of interrelated or interacting elements of an organization used to establish energy policy, objectives, energy targets, action plans, and processes to achieve those objectives and improve energy performance.
- Energy performance
- Measurable results related to energy efficiency, energy use, and energy consumption, determined by the organization; it is broader than efficiency alone and is the central outcome an EnMS seeks to improve.
- Energy efficiency
- The ratio or other quantitative relationship between an output of performance, service, goods, or energy and an input of energy. It is one component of energy performance, not a synonym for it.
- Energy use
- The manner or kind of application of energy, for example ventilation, lighting, heating, cooling, transport, or data processing. It describes how energy is applied rather than how much is consumed.
- Energy consumption
- The quantity of energy applied or used, expressed in units such as kilowatt-hours, gigajoules, or tonnes of fuel. It is the quantitative amount, distinct from the manner of energy use.
- Significant energy use (SEU)
- Energy use accounting for substantial energy consumption or offering considerable potential for improvement in energy performance. SEUs are identified through the energy review and are the focus of operational control.
- Energy performance indicator (EnPI)
- A measure or metric of energy performance as defined by the organization. EnPIs may be simple (total consumption) or complex ratios involving relevant variables such as production volume or degree days.
- Energy baseline (EnB)
- A quantitative reference providing a basis for comparison of energy performance over time. It is established using data from a defined period and must be adjusted when relevant variables or conditions change significantly.
- Relevant variable
- A measurable factor that significantly affects energy performance and changes routinely, such as production output, weather, operating hours, or occupancy. Relevant variables are identified during the energy review.
- Continual improvement
- A recurring activity to enhance energy performance and the EnMS. It is an ongoing process, not a single project, and is demonstrated through trends in EnPIs and the effectiveness of the EnMS.
- Plan-Do-Check-Act
- The iterative improvement cycle underlying ISO 50001: plan the energy review and objectives, do the implementation, check monitoring and audit results, and act through management review and corrective action.
- High-Level Structure
- The harmonized clause structure shared by ISO management system standards, covering context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement. It enables integration of an EnMS with other management systems.
- Energy management team
- A person or group appointed by top management to implement the EnMS, coordinate energy performance activities, and report on results. Clear roles and authority are required by the standard.
- Energy policy
- A documented statement of top management commitments, including commitment to energy performance improvement, availability of information and resources, and integration of energy into business processes.
- Energy review
- An analysis of energy use and consumption based on measurement and other data, identifying SEUs, relevant variables, current and future energy patterns, and opportunities to improve energy performance.
- Context of the organization
- The external and internal issues, interested parties, and their relevant requirements that the organization determines in order to establish the scope and design of the EnMS.
- EnMS scope
- The documented boundaries and applicability of the energy management system. The scope must be available as documented information and may include or exclude specific facilities, processes, or sites.
- Legal and other requirements
- Energy-related laws, regulations, agreements, and voluntary commitments applicable to the organization. These must be identified, accessed, and evaluated for compliance at planned intervals.
- Energy objectives and targets
- Specific, measurable goals set for energy performance improvement, consistent with the energy policy. Objectives are the overall aims; energy targets are the quantified, time-bound levels of those objectives.
- Action plan
- A documented plan specifying what will be done to achieve an energy objective or target, the resources required, the responsible person, the timeframe, and how results will be evaluated.
- Energy performance improvement
- A measurable or verifiable enhancement in energy performance relative to the energy baseline. It must be demonstrated through EnPI results, not merely by implementing projects.
- Baseline adjustment
- A change to the energy baseline or EnPI calculation when relevant variables or the organization's scope change significantly, so that comparison of energy performance remains meaningful and valid.
- Operational control
- Criteria and controls established for the effective operation of significant energy uses, including process parameters, maintenance, and management of planned changes to avoid adverse energy performance effects.
- Design consideration
- The requirement to consider energy performance improvement in the design of new, modified, or renovated facilities, equipment, systems, and processes that can significantly affect energy performance.
- Procurement for energy
- The requirement to consider energy performance over the planned operating lifetime when procuring energy-using products, equipment, services, and energy itself, and to inform suppliers of relevant expectations.
- Energy performance monitoring
- Planned monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of energy performance against EnPIs and baselines, including definition of methods, timing, and retention of results as documented information.
- Internal audit
- A planned, independent, and documented examination of the EnMS against the organization's own criteria and ISO 50001 requirements, with results reported to management and used for improvement.
- Management review
- A planned review by top management of the EnMS's suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness, covering performance trends, compliance, audit results, and decisions on improvement and resources.
- Nonconformity
- A failure to meet a requirement of the standard or of the organization's own EnMS criteria. It must be corrected, its cause evaluated and addressed, and documented information retained.
- Documented information
- Information required to be controlled and maintained by the organization, including the energy policy, scope, energy review results, EnPIs, baselines, objectives, action plans, and evidence of competence and monitoring.
- Competence
- The ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results. Persons whose work affects energy performance or the EnMS must be competent, with evidence retained, and training needs identified.
- Awareness
- Persons working under the organization's control must be aware of the energy policy, their contribution to energy performance, and the implications of not conforming with EnMS requirements.