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Credit to Author: Franck Gruffaz| Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 13:00:03 +0000<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the world\u2019s population continues to grow so will energy consumption. With over a billion people still without access to electricity and increasing migrations to cities, more energy will be needed to improve living standards, construct new commercial and industrial buildings, and expand transportation infrastructures. With this future looming, it\u2019s more important than ever for every country, organization, and individual to be focusing on improving energy efficiency.<\/p>\n

If your organization hasn\u2019t done so already, it\u2019s a good time to be putting an efficiency plan in place, with the right tools to support it. Let\u2019s take a look at how new standards can help you get there. You may be surprised that your circuit breakers can play an important and cost-effective part in this effort.<\/p>\n

Riding the new wave of efficiency<\/h2>\n

Fortunately, a number of global initiatives are pushing efficiency forward. Beyond the COP21 country commitments to curb the use of fossil fuels, many have already put regulations in place that take into account the part electricity plays in producing greenhouse gases. In addition to developing the use of renewables, energy efficiency is high on the list of objectives. It\u2019s been estimated that by implementing the appropriate energy-efficient equipment and controls, energy savings of up to 30% are possible. Doing so will not only help your facility reduce energy-related emissions, it will also cut associated energy costs.<\/p>\n

Energy efficiency in buildings is being driven through a number of means, including national and international regulations and standards. For example, the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive<\/a> is mandating all EU countries to improve efficiency at all stages of the energy chain, including requiring larger companies to do regular energy audits or use an energy management system. However, voluntary programs have also become popular, with a growing number of building owners and occupiers adopting sustainable solutions to achieve high-profile \u2018green\u2019 certifications such as LEED in the US, BREAM in the UK, and DNGB in Germany. These certifications typically require documentation that includes accurate energy measurements throughout a facility.<\/p>\n

ISO 50001: a clear path to success<\/h2>\n

One of the largest sets of global initiatives has been the development of ISO and IEC energy efficiency standards. The most important of these are:<\/p>\n