:: DEFINE | Management Consultancy & Training Provider In UAE, Abu Dhabi,Dubai,Saudi Arabia ::

ENERGY EFFICIENCY BENCHMARKING

Location

Dubai, UAE

Date

From Date: 04-Aug-2025
To Date: 08-Aug-2025

Duration

5 days

Language

ENGLISH

Discipline

PROCESS ENGINEERING

Introduction

The Energy Efficiency Benchmarking course is designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of how to assess, measure, and improve energy efficiency within an organization or industrial facility. The course covers energy efficiency benchmarking concepts, tools, best practices, and methodologies to compare energy performance across different sectors. Participants will learn how to set energy performance targets, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective energy-saving strategies.

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

To understand the fundamentals of energy efficiency and its importance in sustainability.
To learn how to conduct energy audits and assess energy usage patterns.
To understand the role of benchmarking in improving energy performance.
To develop skills for setting energy efficiency targets and implementing improvements.
To explore international energy efficiency standards and how to apply them in practice.

Audience

Energy Managers and Auditors
Facility and Plant Managers
Engineers and Technicians involved in energy management
Environmental Sustainability Officers
Professionals in energy consulting, project management, and design
Corporate managers or anyone interested in enhancing energy efficiency in their organizations

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Benchmarking

Overview of energy efficiency and sustainability concepts
Benefits of energy efficiency: Cost savings, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance
Introduction to energy benchmarking: What is it, and why is it important?
Understanding energy performance indicators (EnPIs)
Key factors affecting energy performance in different industries

Day 2: Energy Audits and Data Collection

Introduction to energy audits: Purpose and methodology
Types of energy audits (preliminary, detailed, continuous monitoring)
Tools for data collection: Energy meters, software, and monitoring systems
Analyzing energy consumption patterns and identifying energy-intensive areas
How to conduct a walkthrough audit to assess energy usage

Day 3: Energy Efficiency Benchmarks and Performance Indicators

Defining benchmarks: National, industry-specific, and international benchmarks
Creating energy efficiency performance metrics: Specific Energy Consumption (SEC), energy intensity
Best practices for benchmarking in various sectors: Manufacturing, commercial, and industrial buildings
Analyzing energy consumption data and identifying performance gaps

Day 4: Setting Energy Efficiency Targets and Implementing Improvements

How to set realistic energy efficiency targets based on benchmarks
Identifying energy-saving opportunities: Process improvements, equipment upgrades, and behavior changes
Strategies for energy conservation: Load shifting, equipment retrofitting, and automation
Implementing energy management systems (ISO 50001, Energy Star, etc.)
Developing an energy efficiency action plan

Day 5: Measuring Results and Continuous Improvement

Monitoring and verifying energy savings after implementation
Performance evaluation: Tools for tracking improvements and comparing with benchmarks
Continuous improvement strategies in energy efficiency
Leveraging technology and innovation: Smart grids, IoT, energy management software
Best practices for maintaining energy efficiency gains long-term

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Certificate

Define Management Consultancy & Training Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your analysis and experiences. Tests of the multiple-choice type will be made available daily to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

30% Lectures
30% Workshops and work presentation
20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
20% Videos& General Discussions

Course Details