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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