Course on Electricity Procurement

Energy Efficiency Training for Workforce

Energy purchasing is not just about price, but about getting the best fit for the organisation, one that not only delivers value but also fits within and support the company's strategy and risk management requirements. Negotiation the right contractual terms and knowing how to optimise all the inputs into the procurement process is also a key.

Upon completion of this course learners will understand:

Engagement with Brokers

What a Risk Framework for Flexible Energy Purchasing should include

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What factors to take into consideration when going to market (Timing and Market conditions, Exposure to competitive tender, Provision of information, Robust analysis systems, The negotiation process, Making the decision)

What to focus on when planning energy procurement strategy (Company information, Budget requirements, Legislation and Policy, Supply and Consumption Data)Engagement with Brokers

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About EMA

Founded in 2012, the EMA is the leading professional membership Association that represents Energy Managers across all industries. Our priority is raising awareness of energy management, promoting energy efficiency opportunities and improving the stand of the energy management profession. We aim to develop the skills, knowledge and experience of energy management professionals through our training, high-quality peer to peer guidance and best practice exchange.

Know Your Course

Energy procurement is a complex process and the outputs of this activity directly influence the cost of energy to the organisation, hence a critical activity that needs to be managed appropriately.

The EMA has developed this course as an overview of the energy procurement process and principles, and to assist energy managers in achieving the best practice. Knowledge gained by completing the course will equip learners with an idea of what a successful procurement strategy should focus on, and practical suggestions of how to execute it.

Course Benefits

Practical Tool for Energy Managers

The Energy Managers Association (EMA) has developed a portfolio of practical guides (transformed into courses) focusing on routinely used and recognised practices of an energy manager, sustainability manager, facilities manager, building officer or other professional in similar fields. They cover:

Electricity procurement

Influencing the Board

Engaging with Staff

The Board and Director guide to energy efficiency

The aim of EMA Guides is to provide an appreciation of the issues and opportunities that energy management professionals face and by completing the courses based on EMA Guides, you will be provided with a range of tools and techniques to help you to understand variety of energy management related principles, including best practices, energy efficient products and technologies.

Course Syllabus

The Course is split into 4 sections:

01 Section

Planning Energy Procurement Strategy

Company information, Budget requirements, Legislation and Policy, Supply and Consumption Data

02 Section

Going to Market

Timing and Market conditions, Exposure to competitive tender, Provision of information, Robust analysis systems, The negotiation process, Making the decision

03 Section

Developing a Risk Framework for Flexible Energy Purchasing

04 Section

Engaging with Brokers

Testimonials

"The most effective managers of energy in any organisation are employees. The EMA has created a basic online course that will assist your employees to identify the energy they use and what they can do to reduce it. This is the most cost effective way of reducing your organisations' energy bill."

Lord Rupert Redesdale
CEO, Energy Managers Association

"The Energy Managers Association's main aim is to build a community. The Energy Management Hub will give us the ability to host the community in one place and allow our members to connect, actively share best practice and expand their knowledge and expertise."

Lord Rupert Redesdale
CEO, Energy Managers Association

"Good practice in energy management as a mean of tackling energy costs should become an organisations' priority. The Energy Managers Association in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services is enabling the professionals in energy management to engage and develop their skills and practices through the Energy Management Hub."

Lord Rupert Redesdale
CEO, Energy Managers Association

"Effective energy management is taking a step forward following the creation of the Energy Management Hub. This expansion supports the Energy Managers Association's commitment to developing skills and energy management resources on behalf of its membership."

Lord Rupert Redesdale
CEO, Energy Managers Association

1. What are EMA Guides? +

In order to provide energy management professionals with some basic information and guidance on a variety of energy management topics, including best practices, energy efficient products and technologies, the Energy Managers Association (EMA) and representatives from relevant industries have produced the following Guides on:

Building controls
Electricity procurement
Lighting and lighting controls
Solar PV
Optimising energy in pumping systems
Energy efficient glazing
Voltage management and optimisation
Influencing the Board
Engaging wiht Staff
The Board and Director guide to energy efficiency

The entire Guide collection can be found on the EMA website

2. What kind of learning methods have been implemented in this training course? +

This e-learning course is based on information published in EMA Guide.

3. About EMA? +

Founded in 2012, the EMA is the leading professional membership Association that represents Energy Managers across all industries. Our priority is to raise awareness of energy management, promote energy efficiency opportunities and improve the stand of the energy management profession. We aim to develop the skills, knowledge and experience of energy management professionals through our training, high-quality peer to peer guidance and best practice exchange.

4. How can I become an EMA member? +

The EMA represents energy management professionals on an individual (ie: non-corporate) basis. EMA membership is split into three-levels: EMA Member, EMA Associate and EMA Affiliate. EMA Membership is open to all but only those who work or have worked in the field of energy and carbon management will be entitled to be approved as Members or Associates. Applicants who do not meet these criteria may be eligible to become Affiliates of the EMA. All levels of the EMA Membership are free of charge. For further details and to apply, please click here.

5. Who to contact in case of any queries? +

To address your queries, please contact Jana Skodlova at jana.skodlova@theema.org.uk. Alternatively, you can contact Jana at the EMA on 0203 176 2834.

6. Why is a well developed energy procurement process beneficial for organisaitons. +

Outputs of energy procurement process directly influence the cost of energy to the organisation, hence this is a critical activity that needs to be managed appropriately.

7. Are there any prerequisite or qualification for joining this course? +

None.

8. How much time do the candidates have to spend on this course? +

This course requires only 20-30 minutes of time to complete.

9. Is there any assessment/exam associated with this course? +

None.

10. Are candidates eligible to receive a certificate on completing the course? +

Yes. Upon completion of the course your EMA CPD certificate will be added to a Hub user profile.

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