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Energy Management for SME's

SME's are particularly vulnerable to increases in their cost base
Energy inflation in Ireland has been running at 10-20% per annum
SME's typically do not have dedicated staff to address their energy costs
After staff, high energy costs are now being cited as deterrents for investment
SME's employ more people than large multinational companies
Difficulties for SME's are less visible but have the potential to effect far more people in our economy

Limerick Clare Energy Agency wishes to establish a Pilot Project for SME’s in the Shannon area, to establish a network of companies that will: -.

Implement an energy management programme
Establish an Energy Policy for their business
Identify an energy performance bench mark for their respective business
Target potential energy and emissions savings
Monitor and target progress toward an energy performance bench mark
Monitor and target progress toward a CO₂emissions bench mark
Possibly develop an Energy Management certification scheme for SME's

The pilot project is an initiative of the Limerick Clare Energy Agency in association with Rural Resource Development Ltd, Shannon Development and the National Standards Authority.

The workshops will take place:

September 4th - Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.
September 26th - Library Boardroom, University of Limerick.
October 17th - Shannon Development, Head Office, Shannon Town Centre, Shannon, Co. Clare.
November 14th - Shannon Development, Head Office, Shannon Town Centre, Shannon, Co. Clare.

If you are interested in attending any of the above workshops please notify Michelle Lanigan by email michelle.lanigan@ul.ie

Some aids to help you get started with your energy management are available to download:-
1. EPI Calc -LCEA - 1.0(Excel spreadsheet to summarise all your energy use and establish an Energy Performance Indicator.

2. Draft Energy Policy(A pdf document with the elements of an Energy Policy. You can tailor this document to reflect your own companies' ethos and priorities