Definition of Energy Audit (As Per Energy Conservation Act)

Definition of Energy Audit (As Per Energy Conservation Act)

Definition :

• The fundamental goal of energy management is to produce goods and provide services with the least cost are least environmental effect.
• The term energy management means many things to many people. One definition of energy management is “The judicious and effective use of energy to maximize profits (minimize costs) and enhance competitive positions”.
• Another comprehensive definition is “The strategy of adjusting and optimizing energy, using systems and procedures so as to reduce energy requirements per unit of output while holding constant or reducing total costs of producing the output from the systems.

Objectives :

• The objectives of Energy Management are to achieve and maintain optimum energy procurement and utilization, throughout the organization and :

1. To minimize energy costs / waste without affecting production and quality.
2. To minimize environmental effects.