Important Changes to the Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme (EEAS)
Founded
in 1992, the Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme
(EEAS) is recognised as an international leader
in the development of a methodology to recognise
and reward achievements by organisations in reducing
energy consumption. At its close in May 2008 the
EEAS had accredited over 230
organisations and had been used as a model
for recognising energy efficiency by organisations
in the UK and as far afield as Asia and South
America.
The EEAS did much to promote the cause of energy
efficiency in organisations and to support the
development of energy management as a profession.
As energy efficiency became more closely aligned
with the challenges of climate change so the scheme
evolved, in 2005 becoming part of the Carbon Trust.
In May 2008 the Energy Efficiency Accreditation
Scheme closed to new business and in June the
Carbon Trust Standard was launched. This successor
builds on the EEAS to offer a more rigorous methodology
focussed more broadly on tackling climate change
through reducing carbon emissions.
The Carbon Trust Standard makes it possible for
organisations to demonstrate their commitment
to measuring, managing and reducing carbon emissions.
The Standard focuses on the direct action organisations
take. As under EEAS, assessment is undertaken
by a panel of specialist consultants with findings
moderated by the Energy Institute. Energy is still
a key constituent but the scope of emissions has
been broadened and will become increasingly challenging
as organisations re-certify under the Standard.
To find out more please go to www.carbontruststandard.com
or call 0800 0191443.
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