Energy Management Skills and Competencies - Energy Managers Association

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Interested in Achieving the Recognised Energy Manager Status

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CORE COMPETENCIES

Technical and operational skills and competency

Do you understand how energy is consumed in different types of buildings?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Please provide evidence/narrative to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Do you know what type of major energy using equipment and systems (incl. control systems) are used in your business or in a typical building?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you know how to use operational and maintenance controls to operate energy technologies and systems efficiently?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand how energy consumption plays a role in the design, installation and commissioning of equipment, systems and buildings?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand the role of low unregulated small power systems (e.g. computers, AV, kitchen units, etc.)?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Additional evidence in the Technical and Operational Skills and Competencies

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Technical and Operational skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

If you are unable to upload your supporting documentation, please email directly to [email protected]

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Energy auditing skills and competency

Do you understand the basic process for energy auditing?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to prepare and conduct an on-site energy audit?(Required)

Please note that for the purposes of this question, we would like you to assess your skills and competencies in an on-site audit rather than a desktop exercise.

Evidence(Required)

Please offer a short description of the most recent on-site energy audit that you have performed, including any findings. Or provide other evidence/narrative to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Are you able to grasp auditing techniques that should be addressed for the following systems, but can be applied to most energy consuming items: heating and water systems, cooling systems, pumping systems, air handling systems, lighting, compressed air, small power (IT, kitchen, etc.)?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Please provide narrative or example to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Are you aware and able to identify appropriate control systems (e.g. time, clocks, pressure, etc.)?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand basic reporting techniques and report writing?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to calculate energy savings and return on investment?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Additional evidence in the Energy Auditing Skills and Competencies

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Energy Auditing skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

If you are unable to upload your supporting documentation, please email directly to [email protected]

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Monitoring, targeting and validation skills and competency

Do you understand data gathering techniques, data quality, accuracy and resolution?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand the basics of using data and are you able to perform basic analysis of data (e.g. degree days, etc.)?(Required)

YES, I UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF USING DATA

YES, I AM ABLE TO PERFORM BASIC DATA ANALYSIS

NOT SURE

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand how to interpret data and create value?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand baselines and benchmarking (incl. temporary monitoring such as weather, temperature, occupancy, footfall, etc.)?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand how to sustain ongoing monitoring and targeting?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand how to report data and in what format?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to compare different energy assessment methods?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Please provide narrative/evidence to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Additional evidence in the Monitoring, Targeting and Validation Skills and Competencies

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Monitoring, Targeting and Validation skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

If you are unable to upload your supporting documentation, please email directly to [email protected]

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Behavioural change, motivation and communication skills and competency

In this competency we are interested in your experience in identifying and running behaviour change campaigns and your understanding of how to influence and bring on board various stakeholders. Controlling stakeholders’ behaviour through technology controls, such as lighting controls, will not be accepted as evidence for this competency so please bear that in mind when completing the questions in this section.

Please select all applicable:

Do you understand why people behave the way they do, why people behave differently?

Are you able to identify, understand and engage the potential and key audience for change?

Do you understand organisations' drivers and what/who influences them?

Do you understand leadership skills and how to motivate people as a leader?

Evidence(Required)

Please provide narrative/evidence to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in the above questions. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Do you understand different options for a behavioural change programme (personnel awareness, campaigns, competitions, posters, etc)?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to prepare a business case using tangible and intangible elements?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to identify what next steps to take to ensure a successful completion of the programme and set the foundations for future programmes?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to monitor and report on progress towards defined goals?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Additional evidence in the Behavioural Change, Motivation and Communication Skills and Competency

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Behavioural Change, Motivation and Communication skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

If you are unable to upload your supporting documentation, please email directly to [email protected]

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Regulation, compliance & voluntary schemes skills and competency

Are you aware of key UK legislation relevant to energy and climate change?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Please name at least 3 key energy related regulatory compliance schemes as well as provide narrative/evidence to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Are you aware of ancillary regulations and policies relevant to energy and climate change?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Please name at least 3 examples of ancillary regulations or policies as well as provide narrative/evidence to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Are you aware of voluntary schemes, standards and specifications relevant to energy and climate change?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Please name at least 3 examples of voluntary schemes, standards or specifications as well as provide narrative/evidence to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Are you aware of economic incentives and taxes for energy management?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Please name at least 3 examples of economic incentives or taxes as well as provide narrative/evidence to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Are you able to quantify the impact of legislation on an organisation?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Please provide evidence/example to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Are you able to anticipate broad changes that might affect long-term organisational plans?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Additional evidence in the Regulation, Compliance & Voluntary Schemes Skills and Competencies

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Regulation, Compliance & Voluntary schemes skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

If you are unable to upload your supporting documentation, please email directly to [email protected]

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Carbon management skills and competency

Please select all applicable

Do you understand organisations' carbon emissions and scopes?

Do you understand emission scopes 1, 2 and 3?

Do you understand factors influencing carbon reduction?

Do you understand where carbon reporting and carbon sit under legislation (SECR, Net Zero)?

Do you understand drivers for carbon management?

Do you understand biodiversity?

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand the terms ‘carbon neutral’, ‘Net Zero’ and other terms linked to carbon management and can you explain the difference between them?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand the concept of developing a cost of carbon?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to calculate and assess simple carbon footprint?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand carbon offsetting and integrity of carbon offsetting projects?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand carbon insetting?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Additional evidence in the Carbon Management Skills and Competencies

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Carbon Management skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

If you are unable to upload your supporting documentation, please email directly to [email protected]

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Energy management strategy & plan skills and competency

Do you understand global energy and sustainability trends and their impact on business operations?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to determine suitable objectives and targets for improvement?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to develop a basic action plan around energy, carbon and water?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Please provide narrative/example to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Are you able to deliver and implement a strategy, and do you understand what steps need to be taken to turn the strategy/plan into reality?

Yes, I am able to deliver and implement a strategy

Yes, I understand steps need to be taken to turn the strategy/plan into reality

Not sure

Evidence(Required)

Please provide narrative/example to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in the question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Do you understand what the processes for embedding a strategy within a business are?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand how success of aspects of the strategy are measured and verified?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Additional evidence in the Energy Management Strategy & Plan skills and competency

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Energy Management Strategy & Plan skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

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Energy procurement skills and competency

Do you understand the UK electricity and gas industry structures?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand what makes up delivered energy tariffs?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand the basic contract types available in the UK?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to run a basic procurement exercise (e.g. single site pricing tender or a small value contract)?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Please provide example/narrative to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Do you understand bill validation?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand how to offset energy demand (PPAs, renewable gas & electricity, REGOs, RGGOs)?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand what third party intermediaries do and how they are compensated?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Additional evidence in the Energy Procurement skills and competency

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Energy Procurement skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

If you are unable to upload your supporting documentation, please email directly to [email protected]

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Onsite Energy Generation skills and competency

Are you able to define the main technologies used for on-site electricity and heat generation?

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to identify, size and assess how and where to connect appropriate technology for deployment in a building?

Yes, I am able to identify appropriate technology for deployment in a building

Yes, I am able to size appropriate technology for deployment in a building

Yes, I am able to assess how and where to connect the generation technology

Not sure

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand finance options (community energy, PPAs) and are you able to evaluate the financial incentives, constraints and returns on investment available for each technology?

Yes, I understand finance options

Yes, I am able to evaluate the financial incentives

Yes, I am able to evaluate the financial constraints

Yes, I am able to evaluate the returns on investment

Not sure

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand appropriate technology for deployment and practical considerations with this (incl. what may prevent on-site generation from being deployed)?

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand the process of dealing with DNOs to gain permission for generation and the possibility of exporting to the grid?

Yes, I understand the process of dealing with DNOs for gaining permission for generation

Yes, I understand the process of gaining permission to export to the grid

Not sure

Additional evidence in the Onsite Energy Generation skills and competency

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Onsite Energy Generation skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

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ANCILLARY COMPETENCIES

Waste management skills and competency

Do you understand what waste streams there are?(Required)

Do you understand the carbon impact of waste?(Required)

Do you understand what is involved in a waste disposal procurement exercise?(Required)

Do you understand energy and heat waste reduction?(Required)

Do you understand waste hierarchy, the circular economy, key waste legislation and waste documentation?(Required)

Do you understand what happens to collected waste, waste disposal and recycling?(Required)

Are you able to undertake waste audits?(Required)

Are you able to collect. monitor and report waste data and performance?(Required)

Do you understand Environmental Management Systems (ISO 140001)?(Required)

Are you aware of the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)?(Required)

Additional evidence in the Waste Management skills and competency.

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Waste Management skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

If you are unable to upload your supporting documentation, please email directly to [email protected]

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Fuel efficient transport skills and competency

Do you understand key challenges associated with the transport and logistics within an organisation?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand how to audit fuel consumption within an organisation?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to collect and interpret collected transport data?(Required)

Yes, I am able to collect transport data

Yes, I am able to interpret collected transport data

Not sure

Do you understand various vehicle technologies to reduce fuel use?(Required)

Please select all you have previous experience with:

Electric cars

Telematics

Dashboard technology

Intelligent car/ ‘Smart’ cars

Traffic management system

Are you aware of and have you ever implemented the travel hierarchy?(Required)

Yes, I am aware of the travel hierarchy

Yes, I have implemented the travel hierarchy in an organisation

Not sure

Do you understand EV infrastructure, charging infrastructure and storage?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand various fuel alternatives and their pros and cons?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand the carbon emissions’ impact and air pollution issues, and wider impact of transport on the climate change (present, new and emerging trends)?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand local, regional, national and international initiatives/policy associated with organisational transport?

Yes, I have an understanding of local initiatives/policies associated with organisational transport

Yes, I have an understanding of regional initiatives/policies associated with organisational transport

Yes, I have an understanding of national initiatives/policies associated with organisational transport

Yes, I have an understanding of international initiatives/policies associated with organisational transport

Not sure

Additional evidence in the Fuel Efficient Transport skills and competency

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Fuel Efficient Transport skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

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Water management skills and competency

Do you understand the structure and basic operation of the UK water industry?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Please provide examples/narrative to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in this question. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Do you understand water, drainage and sewage charges on water billing and are you able to challenge them?

Yes, I understand water billing charges

Yes, I understand drainage billing charges

Yes, I understand sewage billing charges

Yes, I am able to challenge any identified inconsistencies

Not sure

Do you understand how to run a basic water procurement exercise?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you able to identify water use in the workplace and undertake a basic water audit?

Yes, I am able to identify water use in a workplace

Yes, I am able to undertake a basic water audit

Not sure

Do you understand how water use and energy costs may be related?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Are you aware of some basic techniques to change staff behaviour towards water use?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Additional evidence in the Water Management skills and competency

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Water Management skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

If you are unable to upload your supporting documentation, please email directly to [email protected]

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Information technology skills and competency

Do you understand the energy and water usage by ICT within an organisation?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Do you understand various evolving systems employed for IT systems?(Required)

Evidence(Required)

Select all applicable:

Are you able to estimate the carbon footprint of ICT infrastructure within a workplace, including offsite services?

Do you understand carbon impact of IT waste?

Do you understand various cooling systems and their efficiency?

Do you understand lifecycle impact of portable IT?

Do you understand proper IT disposal and repurposing of IT electrical equipment?

Not sure

Evidence(Required)

Please provide examples/narrative to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding explored in the above questions. If evidence/information is available in a separate document, please use the upload option at the end of this section.

Additional evidence in the Information Technology skills and competency

Please add any other evidence/information that may be relevant to the assessment of your skills and knowledge in the Information Technology skills and competency.

Please upload your evidence if available as a separate document

If you are unable to upload your supporting documentation, please email directly to [email protected]

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