Energy Management Systems & ISO 50001 Flashcards
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What does an energy review under ISO 50001 involve?
Answer: Analysis of energy use and consumption to identify SEUs, past performance, and improvement opportunities
The energy review is a systematic analysis of an organization's energy uses, consumption, and past performance to identify SEUs and prioritize improvement opportunities.
In ISO 50001, what is the difference between an energy objective and an energy target?
Answer: An objective is a broad outcome to achieve; a target is a specific, measurable requirement derived from the objective
An objective is the overall intended energy result, while a target is a detailed, measurable performance requirement that supports the objective.
What is the purpose of an energy action plan in ISO 50001?
Answer: To detail the specific activities, resources, responsibilities, and timeline to achieve energy targets
An energy action plan defines the specific steps, responsible persons, required resources, and timeframes needed to achieve the organization's energy objectives and targets.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of internal audits in an ISO 50001 EnMS?
Answer: To verify that the EnMS conforms to planned arrangements and is effectively implemented
Internal audits assess whether the EnMS conforms to the organization's planned arrangements and to ISO 50001 requirements, and whether it is effectively maintained and improving.
What is 'continual improvement' as defined in ISO 50001?
Answer: Recurring process of enhancing energy performance and the EnMS
Continual improvement in ISO 50001 refers to the recurring process of enhancing energy performance and the effectiveness of the EnMS over time, not just a one-time reduction.
When establishing an Energy Baseline, how should an organization handle variables that significantly affect energy consumption?
Answer: Normalize the baseline using relevant variables such as production output, weather, or occupancy
ISO 50001 requires organizations to normalize the Energy Baseline for relevant variables (e.g., weather, production level) so that performance comparisons are valid and meaningful.
Which of the following is a required output of the management review in ISO 50001?
Answer: Decisions and actions related to opportunities for continual improvement and any changes to the EnMS
The management review must produce decisions and actions on opportunities for continual improvement and any needed changes to the EnMS, energy policy, EnPIs, or action plans.