BS EN 16231:2012 pdf download – Energy efficiency benchmarking methodology

BS EN 16231:2012 pdf download – Energy efficiency benchmarking methodology 4 Energy efficiency benchmarking methodology 4.1 Minimum requirements for energy efficiency benchmarking The energy efficiency benchmarking process shall, as a minimum, include the following: — definition of deliverables for each step; — definition of the energy efficiency benchmarking objective(s) and the entitie(s) and boundarie(s); — definition of the target group of the benchmarking; — definition of the characteristics for selecting the sample; — selection of participants and designation of the coordinator and establishing their roles; — definition of conditions for accurate, reliable and comparable data collection; — definition of level of confidentiality of collected data and of database ownership and access conditions; — verification of collected data; — validation of the benchmarking results by coordinator and participants; — definition of reporting content, depending on objective and participants. 4.2 Benchmarking steps 4.2.1 Purpose and planning Energy efficiency benchmarking starts with the definition of specific objectives of that benchmarking. The type of benchmarking (i.e. internal or external) shall be selected depending on: — the need that has motivated the benchmarking; — whether a particular benchmark shall be derived. EXAMPLE 1 Example of need triggering and leading to internal benchmarking: comparison of energy performance on different locations within the same organisation in order to improve energy performance. EXAMPLE 2 Example of need triggering and leading to external benchmarking: better understanding of the statistical energy performance (average, minimum, maximum, scattering, etc.) of a sector. Management commitment for carrying out the benchmarking is important. Approval for resources shall be obtained. The coverage of the energy efficiency benchmarking (i.e. geographical, sector specific and/or technical) shall be defined. The participants and their main characteristics shall be determined in relation to the product(s), service(s) and associated technologies which are subject of the benchmarking. The data collection method shall be determined depending on the objectives, participants and allocated resources. Annex A provides an example of a checklist for an energy efficiency benchmarking. A coordinator shall be nominated and their role shall be established. In case of external benchmarking, participants shall approve the nominated coordinator, in order to ensure confidentiality of collected data and information. The coordinator of the energy efficiency benchmarking should have appropriate knowledge in energy management. Preferably, the coordinator should have a good knowledge of the products or services and related technologies which are to be benchmarked. It shall be defined whether correction factors such as weather...