Management Practice Evaluations

The development of a robust and systematic approach to managing energy, which is integrated into everyday practices, is critical to establishing a sustainable energy management program. Such an approach tends to go beyond just including the site energy team and recognize the impact of day-to-day decisions on overall site energy usage. A common theme across all companies that have successfully implemented energy programs is the engagement of all levels of management in the process.

Hatch Energy helps organizations evaluate their current practices using management diagnostic assessment tools. The process shows the pathway to “best in class.” Hatch Energy helps the site teams to identify critical improvement actions required, provides a framework for improvement, and allows comparison of how the site’s plan compares to other facilities in the sector.

Hatch Energy uses a variety of tools to assist the site undertake this evaluation, including One-2-Five Energy. This tool quickly and effectively engages the senior management team and shows them how everyday decisions impact overall energy usage. The process measures how a company is performing against best-practice criteria and quickly identifies the critical improvement areas. The key components of the process are outlined below:

One-2-Five Energy establishes a level of development across the comprehensive framework of energy management issues necessary to drive long-term sustainable improvements. The process identifies gaps in the 10 Key Areas that make up the Energy Management System Pyramid and focuses attention on the five most critical areas for improvement. This process is designed to integrate traditional technical approaches with management system improvements and raise awareness of how management decisions can affect overall energy usage.

In addition, the improvement of management practices enables sites to identify operational and maintenance oriented practices that are not normally identified through traditional approaches. The integration of these opportunities into a structured framework ensures additional savings are generated and sustained.

The diagnostic sessions are supported by many utilities and other funding agencies.