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ISO/FDIS 50006:20222023(E)
Date: 2022-11-162023-01-24
ISO/TC 301/WG 2
Secretariat: ANSI
Energy management systems — Evaluating energy performance
using energy performance indicators and energy baselines

Systèmes de management de l’énergie — Évaluation de la performance énergétique et de

l’amélioration de la performance énergétique à l’aide de référence énergétiques et d’indicateurs

de performance énergétique
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Contents

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................... v

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... vi

1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms ............................................................................................. 1

3.1 Terms and definitions .................................................................................................................................... 1

3.2 Abbreviated terms .......................................................................................................................................... 4

4 Overview of EnPIs, EnBs and energy performance ............................................................................. 4

5 Obtaining relevant energy performance information ....................................................................... 6

5.1 Initial-energy-performance-related information ................................................................................ 6

5.2 Determining users of energy performance indicators ....................................................................... 6

5.3 Defining the energy performance indicator boundaries .................................................................. 7

5.4 Defining and quantifying energy flows .................................................................................................... 8

5.5 Defining and quantifying variables related to energy performance ............................................ 9

5.6 Collecting data ............................................................................................................................................... 10

5.6.1 Data collection ............................................................................................................................................... 10

5.6.2 Data quality ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

5.6.3 Measurement ................................................................................................................................................. 11

5.6.4 Data collection frequency .......................................................................................................................... 11

5.6.5 Identifying and analysing outliers .......................................................................................................... 11

6 Determining energy performance indicators .................................................................................... 12

6.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

6.2 Expressing energy performance indicators ........................................................................................ 12

6.2.1 Statistical model ............................................................................................................................................ 12

6.2.2 Aggregated models ....................................................................................................................................... 14

6.2.3 Engineering model ....................................................................................................................................... 14

7 Establishing energy baselines .................................................................................................................. 15

7.1 Concept of EnB ............................................................................................................................................... 15

7.2 Determining baseline period ................................................................................................................... 15

8 Normalization ................................................................................................................................................ 16

8.1 Concept of normalization .......................................................................................................................... 16

8.2 Uncertainty of model ................................................................................................................................... 16

9 Maintaining energy performance indicators and energy baselines .......................................... 16

9.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 16

9.2 Static factor changes .................................................................................................................................... 17

10 Monitoring and reporting of energy performance and demonstrating energy

performance improvement ....................................................................................................................... 18

10.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 18

10.2 Monitoring and reporting .......................................................................................................................... 18

10.3 Demonstrating energy performance improvement ......................................................................... 19

Annex A (informative) EnPI and EnB planning process ............................................................................... 20

Annex B (informative) Examples of EnPI boundaries .................................................................................. 22

Annex C (informative) Examples of energy performance indicators ...................................................... 24

Annex D (informative) Example of normalization stepwise process ......................................................... 1

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Annex E (informative) Example of normalization ............................................................................................ 3

Annex F (informative) Example of normalization — Multivariate–analysis .......................................... 9

Annex G (informative) Reporting aggregated information........................................................................ 14

Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 15

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(SEC final revision) Foreword

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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 301, Energy management and energy

savings.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 50006:2014), which has been technically

revised.
The main changes are as follows:

— concepts and technical aspects have been harmonized with the latest edition of ISO 50001:2018;

— definitions in Clause 3 have been updated in accordance with the latest edition of ISO 50001:2018

and considering a new approach for general harmonization under ISO/TC 301;

— upgrades have been made related to the normalization of energy performance indicators (EnPIs) and

corresponding energy baselines (EnBs);

— upgrades and new considerations have been made related to the new definition and requirement to

demonstrate energy performance improvement.

Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A

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Introduction
0.1 Background

Energy performance evaluation is a tool which applies to all types of organizations and can be used to

evaluate the results of its efforts in energy management. Relevant variables affect the energy

consumption and energy efficiency of organizations. To effectively evaluate energy performance under

equivalent conditions, the effects of relevant variables should be taken into account by using the process

of normalization.

Measuring and monitoring of energy performance and demonstration of energy performance

improvement can be challenging because of the complexity of determining energy performance

indicators (EnPIs) and corresponding energy baselines (EnBs) appropriate for an organization to better

understand the energy consumed within the facilities, equipment, systems or energy-using processes.

Improving energy performance helps organizations to become more competitive by reducing their

energy costs. In addition, improving energy performance can help organizations to reduce their energy-

related greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change and the need for decarbonization are major global

concerns. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy consumption is a significant tool in

tackling climate change. Methods for monitoring and measuring energy performance to ensure

appropriate results are key aspects of this activity.

In those activities or processes in which no energy performance improvement has been planned, benefits

can also be obtained by using EnPIs and EnBs to manage operational control, identify maintenance needs

or identify significant deviations in energy performance.

Communicating the energy performance of the organization and its processes to appropriate person(s)

in the organization is a key element for success. It is also a key to building ongoing commitment and

engagement of the top management to allocate resources for energy management including the effective

establishment of EnPIs and EnBs.

The technical information in this document enables an organization to meet the requirements of

ISO 50001 including using normalization in measuring, monitoring, analysing and evaluating its energy

performance and energy performance improvement. In this way, it can demonstrate continual

improvement in energy performance using EnPIs and corresponding EnBs.
0.2 Overview of contents

This document provides an organization with practical guidance related to managing energy

performance, including its evaluation, control and continual improvement through the establishment, use

and maintenance of EnPIs and the corresponding EnBs.

This document gives guidance on the selection of appropriate EnPIs according to the objectives of the

organizations which can achieve significant benefits by implementing them.

This document is intended to guide an organization in establishing, using and maintaining EnPIs and

EnBs in accordance with the requirements in ISO 50001.

The process described in this document can provide benefits to any organization, including those that do

not have an EnMS. Nevertheless, more benefits can be obtained if this process is embedded within an

EnMS in accordance with ISO 50001.
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Energy management systems — Evaluating energy performance
using energy performance indicators and energy baselines
1 Scope

This document gives guidance on how to establish, use and maintain energy performance indicators

(EnPIs) and energy baselines (EnBs) to evaluate energy performance in any organization including those

using ISO 50001. Additional guidance is given on how to measure and monitor energy performance and

demonstrate energy performance improvement.

This document is applicable to any organization, regardless of its type, size, complexity, geographical

location, organizational culture, the products and services it provides or its level of maturity in the field

of energy management.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1.1
baseline period
period of time used for comparison with reporting period (3.1.16)

Note 1 to entry: The purpose of the comparison can be monitoring of performance, evaluation of performance

improvement or determination of energy savings.
3.1.2
boundary

physical, virtual and/or organizational limits as defined by the entity for a stated purpose

Note 1 to entry: The entity may be an organization, (3.1.14), group of organizations, region(s), subset of an

organization or other depending on the application.

Note 2 to entry: Physical can be equipment, systems, a building, a process, a group of processes, a site, or multiple

sites, under the control of an organization.
3.1.3
energy
electricity, fuels, steam, heat, compressed air and other similar media
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Note 1 to entry: For the purposes of this document, energy refers to the various types of energy, including

renewable, which can be purchased, stored, treated, used in equipment or in a process, or recovered.

[SOURCE: ISO 50001:2018, 3.5.1]
3.1.4
energy baseline
EnB
value providing a basis for comparison of energy performance (3.1.9)

Note 1 to entry: The data and method used to determine the EnB shall be retained as documented information.

Note 2 to entry: If the process for determination of the EnB uses relevant variables (3.1.15) for normalization

(3.1.13) or if the EnB is adjusted for changes in static factors (3.1.18), the information shall be retained as

documented information.

Note 3 to entry: For the purpose of translation, the phrase normalized energy baseline is translated in some

languages as the phrase energy baseline after the normalization process.
3.1.5
energy consumption
quantity of energy (3.1.3) applied

Note 1 to entry: Energy consumption can be represented in volume (e.g. literslitres of fuel), mass, weight units or

energy units (e.g. GJ, kWh).

[SOURCE: ISO 50001:2018, 3.5.1 with addition of2, modified — Note 1] to entry added.]

3.1.6
energy efficiency

ratio or other quantitative relationship between an output of process and an input of energy (3.1.3)

EXAMPLE Conversion efficiency, energy required/energy used, output/input, theoretical energy used to

operate/energy used to operate.
Note 1 to entry: The output of a process can be products, services, or energy.

Note 2 to entry: Both input and output should be clearly specified in terms of quantity and quality, and should be

measurable.
3.1.7
energy use (preferred term)
energy end-use (admitted term)
application of energy (3.1.3)

EXAMPLE Ventilation, lighting, heating, cooling, transportation, processes, data storage.

Note 1 to entry: Energy use is based on “what the energy (3.1.3) is used for” as compared to energy consumption

(3.1.5) which is based on “how much energy is used”.

Note 2 to entry: This application can be from any energy type including renewables.

3.1.8
energy model

mathematical representation based on a data set describing the relationship between relevant variables

(3.1.15) and energy consumption (3.1.5) or energy efficiency (3.1.6) over a specified period of time

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Note 1 to entry: The specified period of time can represent different perspectives of time such as baseline period

(3.1.1), reporting period (3.1.16), or period that reflects standard conditions.
3.1.9
energy performance

measurable result(s) related to energy efficiency (3.1.6), energy use (3.1.7) and energy consumption (3.1.5)

3.1.10
energy performance indicator
EnPI
measure used to quantify energy performance (3.1.9)

Note 1 to entry: If the EnPI is used for the demonstration of energy performance improvement (3.1.11) it refers to

energy efficiency (3.1.6) or energy consumption (3.1.5).
Note 2 to entry: The EnPI is defined by the organization (3.1.14).
Note 3 to entry: EnPI(s) can be calculated by using aan energy model (3.1.8).
3.1.11
energy performance improvement

improvement in measurable results of energy efficiency (3.1.6) or energy consumption (3.1.5) related to

energy use (3.1.7), compared to the energy baseline (3.1.4)
3.1.12
energy target
quantifiable objective of energy performance improvement (3.1.11)
Note 1 to entry: An energy target can be included within an objective.
[SOURCE: ISO 50001:2018, 3.4.15]
3.1.13
normalization
process to enable analysis under equivalent or standard conditions

Note 1 to entry: Normalization can be used for the purpose of comparison of energy performance (3.1.9) or energy

performance improvement (3.1.11), which accounts for the changes in relevant variables (3.1.15).

3.1.14
organization

person or group of people that has its own functions with responsibilities, authorities and relationships

to achieve its objectives

Note 1 to entry: The concept of organization includes, but is not limited to, sole-trader, company, corporation, firm,

enterprise, authority, partnership, charity or institution, or part or combination thereof, whether incorporated or

not, public or private.
3.1.15
relevant variable

quantifiable factor that significantly impacts energy performance (3.1.9) and routinely changes

Note 1 to entry: Significance criteria are determined by the organization (3.1.14).

Note 2 to entry: In a statistical approach, relevant variables are identified from independent variables by using

significance criteria.
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EXAMPLE Weather conditions, operating conditions (indoor temperature, light level), working hours,

production output.
3.1.16
reporting period

defined period of time selected for evaluating energy performance (3.1.9) and energy performance

improvement (3.1.11)

Note 1 to entry: In this document, the concept of reporting period includes the concept of monitoring period.

3.1.17
significant energy use
SEU

energy use (3.1.7) accounting for substantial energy consumption (3.1.5) and/or offering considerable

potential for energy performance improvement (3.1.11)

Note 1 to entry: Significance criteria are determined by the organization (3.1.14).

Note 2 to entry: SEUs can be related to facilities, systems, processes or equipment.

[SOURCE: ISO 50001:2018, 3.5.6]
3.1.18
static factor

identified factor that significantly impacts energy performance (3.1.9) and does not routinely change

Note 1 to entry: Significance criteria are determined by the organization.

EXAMPLE Facility size, design of installed equipment, number of weekly shifts, range of products.

[SOURCE: ISO 50001:2018, 3.4.8]
3.2 Abbreviated terms
EnB energy baseline
EnMS energy management system
EnB energy baseline
EnPI energy performance indicator
SEU significant energy use
SEC specific energy consumption
SEU significant energy use
4 Overview of EnPIs, EnBs and energy performance

An organization establishes EnPIs and EnBs to measure and monitor energy performance and

demonstrate energy performance improvement.

EnPIs provide relevant energy performance information to interested parties (e.g. internal users, supply

chain), to understand its energy performance and take actions to control and improve energy

performance.

EnPI values quantify the energy performance of the whole organization or its various parts (e.g. facilities,

equipment, systems or energy using processes). Potential EnPIs need to be analysed to decide if they are

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appropriate before being selected. EnPIs can be expressed using an energy model and can be reported in

units of energy consumption (e.g. GJ, kWh) or energy efficiency (e.g. km/Ll).

Energy consumption of an organization maycan be significantly affected by relevant variables such as

weather, production, etc. If the organization has data which indicates that relevant variables significantly

affect energy performance, normalization should be carried out to enable comparison of energy

performance. Normalization is used to account for the changes in the relevant variables to monitor and

evaluate energy performance, and evaluate and demonstrate energy performance improvement.

Energy targets are set by the organization and may be based on identified and planned energy

performance improvement opportunities.

Figure 1 illustrates an example of the relationship between energy performance improvement, EnPIs,

EnBs, EnPI values and energy targets. Figure 1 also illustrates how energy performance improvement is

achieved when an EnPI value improves compared with the EnB, whether or not energy targets are met.

NOTE The trend of changing energy consumption indicates that there is (are) relevant variable(s) and

normalization is required.

Figure 1 — Example of conceptual relationship between energy performance, EnPIs, EnBs, EnPI

values and energy targets

The process to develop, use and update EnPIs and EnBs is described in detail in Clauses 5 to 10. This

process helps the organization to monitor and evaluate energy performance and demonstrate energy

performance improvement. The processes within the EnPIsEnPI and EnBsEnB planning are presented in

Annex A.
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Key
X time
Y energy consumption

NOTE The trend of changing energy consumption indicates that there is (are) relevant variable(s) and

normalization is required.

Figure 1 — Example of conceptual relationship between energy performance, EnPIs, EnBs, EnPI

values and energy targets
5 Obtaining relevant energy performance information
5.1 Initial-energy-performance-related information

Organizations should identify current types of energy uses and evaluate current and past energy

consumption and energy efficiency based on measurement and other data. Significant energy uses (SEUs)

are identified by analysing this information together with factors that affect energy performance.

This process helps to identify the SEUs and prioritize opportunities for energy performance

improvement.
NOTE This process is defined in ISO 50001:2018, 6.3 as “energy review”.
5.2 Determining users of energy performance indicators

EnPIs should be developed to meet the needs and expectations of different users and should be easily

understandable.

Multiple EnPIs can be required to meet user needs. Aligning the EnPI boundaries with functional roles

can ensure that the EnPIs meet user needs and that responsibility for managing the EnPI can be effectively

assigned.

EnPIs can be developed for internal or external users. Internal users can use EnPIs for a wide variety of

purposes such as, but not limited to, maintenance, operation, and energy performance evaluation.

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External users typically use EnPIEnPIs to meet information requirements derived from legal

requirements and other requirements (e.g. sustainability reports).

NOTE EnPIs and EnBs required for external purposes, such as those for government reporting, are not always

sufficient for managing energy performance improvement under ISO 50001 or for organizations wishing to

understand their actual energy performance improvement.
Table 1 describes some common EnPI users.
Table 1 — EnPI users
Types of EnPI users Typical needs

Top management Top management need information from EnPIs to understand the energy

performance of the organization and to support energy performance
improvement actions.

Energy management Group who supports the organization, including top management in: a) setting up

team an EnPI, b) maintaining an EnPI, c) monitoring EnBs, current EnPI values, values of

all relevant variables in predetermined intervals, d) setting energy targets and

calculating extent of achievement of energy target, e) conducting normalization and

comparison of current EnPI values with EnBs and energy target, f) reporting
of EnPI values and deviations, and g) interpreting the results.

Plant or facility Typically controls resources within the plant or facility and is responsible for

management results. The plant or facility manager should understand both planned energy

performance and investigate and respond to significant deviations of energy

performance and in financial terms. Plant or facility managers may use all of the

EnPIs in their plant or facility including the EnPI regarding its SEU, and
comparable EnPIs from other sites for benchmarking purposes.

Operation and Responsible for using EnPIs to control and ensure efficient operation by taking

maintenance actions for significant deviations in energy performance, eliminating energy

personnel waste and undertaking preventive maintenance. Operation and maintenance

personnel may use the EnPIs relevant to the process or equipment for which
they have responsibility.

Engineers Plan, execute and evaluate an energy performance improvement action using

suitable EnPIs for the action including the method(s) used to evaluate energy
performance improvement.

External users External userusers such as regulatory bodies, professional and sector associations,

EnMS auditors, customers, or other organizations maycan need information from
EnPIs to feed into their relevant processes.

EnPI owner Person who is responsible for monitoring, analysing and reporting an EnPI and its

values.
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Contents Page

Foreword ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. vi

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms .............................................................................................................................. 1

3.1 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3.2 Abbreviated terms .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4

4 Overview of EnPIs, EnBs and energy performance ......................................................................................................... 4

5 Obtaining relevant energy performance information ................................................................................................ 5

5.1 Initial-energy-performance-related information .................................................................................................... 5

5.2 Determining users of energy performance indicators ....................................................................................... 5

5.3 Defining the energy performance indicator boundaries .................................................................................. 6

5.4 Defining and quantifying energy flows ............................................................................................................................ 7

5.5 Defining and quantifying variables related to energy performance ..................................................... 8

5.6 Collecting data ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

5.6.1 Data collection ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

5.6.2 Data quality ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

5.6.3 Measurement ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10

5.6.4 Data collection frequency ........................................................................................................................................ 10

5.6.5 Identifying and analysing outliers .................................................................................................................. 10

6 Determining energy performance indicators ...................................................................................................................11

6.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

6.2 Expressing energy performance indicators .............................................................................................................. 11

6.2.1 Statistical model .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

6.2.2 Aggregated models ................................... ..................................................................................................................... 13

6.2.3 Engineering model ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

7 Establishing energy baselines ............................................................................................................................................................14

7.1 Concept of EnB ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

7.2 Determining baseline period .................................................................................................................................................. 14

8 Normalization ......................................................................................................................................................................................................15

8.1 Concept of normalization ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

8.2 Uncertainty of model ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15

9 Maintaining energy performance indicators and energy baselines .........................................................15

9.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

9.2 Static factor changes ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16

10 Monitoring and reporting of energy performance and demonstrating energy

performance improvement ...................................................................................................................................................................17

10.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

10.2 Monitoring and reporting .......................................................................................................................................................... 17

10.3 Demonstrating energy performance improvement ........................................................................................... 17

Annex A (informative) EnPI and EnB planning process ...............................................................................................................19

Annex B (informative) Examples of EnPI boundaries ....................................................................................................................21

Annex C (informative) Examples of energy performance indicators ............................................................................22

Annex D (informative) Example of normalization stepwise process ............................................................................26

Annex E (informative) Example of normalization ..............................................................................................................................28

Annex F (informative) Example of normalization — Multivariate–analysis .........................................................32

Annex G (informative) Reporting aggregated information .....................................................................................................36

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Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................37

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Foreword

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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 301, Energy management and energy

savings.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 50006:2014), which has been technically

revised.
The main changes are as follows:

— concepts and technical aspects have been harmonized with the latest edition of ISO 50001:2018;

— definitions in Clause 3 have been updated in accordance with the latest edition of ISO 50001:2018

and considering a new approach for general harmonization under ISO/TC 301;

— upgrades have been made related to the normalization of energy performance indicators (EnPIs)

and corresponding energy baselines (EnBs);

— upgrades and new considerations have been made related to the new definition and requirement to

demonstrate energy performance improvement.

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Introduction
0.1 Background

Energy performance evaluation is a tool which applies to all types of organizations and can be used

to evaluate the results of its efforts in energy management. Relevant variables affect the energy

consumption and energy efficiency of organizations. To effectively evaluate energy performance under

equivalent conditions, the effects of relevant variables should be taken into account by using the process

of normalization.

Measuring and monitoring of energy performance and demonstration of energy performance

improvement can be challenging because of the complexity of determining energy performance

indicators (EnPIs) and corresponding energy baselines (EnBs) appropriate for an organization to better

understand the energy consumed within the facilities, equipment, systems or energy-using processes.

Improving energy performance helps organizations to become more competitive by reducing their

energy costs. In addition, improving energy performance can help organizations to reduce their energy-

related greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change and the need for decarbonization are major global

concerns. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy consumption is a significant

tool in tackling climate change. Methods for monitoring and measuring energy performance to ensure

appropriate results are key aspects of this activity.

In those activities or processes in which no energy performance improvement has been planned,

benefits can also be obtained by using EnPIs and EnBs to manage operational control, identify

maintenance needs or identify significant deviations in energy performance.

Communicating the energy performance of the organization and its processes to appropriate person(s)

in the organization is a key element for success. It is also a key to building ongoing commitment and

engagement of top management to allocate resources for energy management including the effective

establishment of EnPIs and EnBs.

The technical information in this document enables an organization to meet the requirements of

ISO 50001 including using normalization in measuring, monitoring, analysing and evaluating its

energy performance and energy performance improvement. In this way, it can demonstrate continual

improvement in energy performance using EnPIs and corresponding EnBs.
0.2 Overview of contents

This document provides an organization with practical guidance related to managing energy

performance, including its evaluation, control and continual improvement through the establishment,

use and maintenance of EnPIs and the corresponding EnBs.

This document gives guidance on the selection of appropriate EnPIs according to the objectives of the

organizations which can achieve significant benefits by implementing them.

This document is intended to guide an organization in establishing, using and maintaining EnPIs and

EnBs in accordance with the requirements in ISO 50001.

The process described in this document can provide benefits to any organization, including those that

do not have an EnMS. Nevertheless, more benefits can be obtained if this process is embedded within

an EnMS in accordance with ISO 50001.
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FINAL DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/FDIS 50006:2023(E)
Energy management systems — Evaluating energy
performance using energy performance indicators and
energy baselines
1 Scope

This document gives guidance on how to establish, use and maintain energy performance indicators

(EnPIs) and energy baselines (EnBs) to evaluate energy performance in any organization including those

using ISO 50001. Additional guidance is given on how to measure and monitor energy performance and

demonstrate energy performance improvement.

This document is applicable to any organization, regardless of its type, size, complexity, geographical

location, organizational culture, the products and services it provides or its level of maturity in the field

of energy management.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

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3.1.1
baseline period
period of time used for comparison with reporting period (3.1.16)

Note 1 to entry: The purpose of the comparison can be monitoring of performance, evaluation of performance

improvement or determination of energy savings.
3.1.2
boundary

physical, virtual and/or organizational limits as defined by the entity for a stated purpose

Note 1 to entry: The entity may be an organization (3.1.14), group of organizations, region(s), subset of an

organization or other depending on the application.

Note 2 to entry: Physical can be equipment, systems, a building, a process, a group of processes, a site, or multiple

sites, under the control of an organization.
3.1.3
energy
electricity, fuels, steam, heat, compressed air and other similar media

Note 1 to entry: For the purposes of this document, energy refers to the various types of energy, including

renewable, which can be purchased, stored, treated, used in equipment or in a process, or recovered.

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[SOURCE: ISO 50001:2018, 3.5.1]
3.1.4
energy baseline
EnB
value providing a basis for comparison of energy performance (3.1.9)

Note 1 to entry: The data and method used to determine the EnB shall be retained as documented information.

Note 2 to entry: If the process for determination of the EnB uses relevant variables (3.1.15) for normalization

(3.1.13) or if the EnB is adjusted for changes in static factors (3.1.18), the information shall be retained as

documented information.
3.1.5
energy consumption
quantity of energy (3.1.3) applied

Note 1 to entry: Energy consumption can be represented in volume (e.g. litres of fuel), mass, weight units or

energy units (e.g. GJ, kWh).
[SOURCE: ISO 50001:2018, 3.5.2, modified — Note 1 to entry added.]
3.1.6
energy efficiency

ratio or other quantitative relationship between an output of process and an input of energy (3.1.3)

EXAMPLE Conversion efficiency, energy required/energy used, output/input, theoretical energy used to

operate/energy used to operate.
Note 1 to entry: The output of a process can be products, services, or energy.

Note 2 to entry: Both input and output should be clearly specified in terms of quantity and quality, and should be

measurable.
3.1.7
energy use
energy end-use
application of energy (3.1.3)

EXAMPLE Ventilation, lighting, heating, cooling, transportation, processes, data storage.

Note 1 to entry: Energy use is based on “what the energy is used for” as compared to energy consumption (3.1.5)

which is based on “how much energy is used”.

Note 2 to entry: This application can be from any energy type including renewables.

3.1.8
energy model

mathematical representation based on a data set describing the relationship between relevant variables

(3.1.15) and energy consumption (3.1.5) or energy efficiency (3.1.6) over a specified period of time

Note 1 to entry: The specified period of time can represent different perspectives of time such as baseline period

(3.1.1), reporting period (3.1.16), or period that reflects standard conditions.
3.1.9
energy performance

measurable result(s) related to energy efficiency (3.1.6), energy use (3.1.7) and energy consumption

(3.1.5)
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3.1.10
energy performance indicator
EnPI
measure used to quantify energy performance (3.1.9)

Note 1 to entry: If the EnPI is used for the demonstration of energy performance improvement (3.1.11) it refers to

energy efficiency (3.1.6) or energy consumption (3.1.5).
Note 2 to entry: The EnPI is defined by the organization (3.1.14).
Note 3 to entry: EnPI(s) can be calculated by using an energy model (3.1.8).
3.1.11
energy performance improvement

improvement in measurable results of energy efficiency (3.1.6) or energy consumption (3.1.5) related to

energy use (3.1.7), compared to the energy baseline (3.1.4)
3.1.12
energy target
quantifiable objective of energy performance improvement (3.1.11)
Note 1 to entry: An energy target can be included within an objective.
[SOURCE: ISO 50001:2018, 3.4.15]
3.1.13
normalization
process to enable analysis under equivalent or standard conditions

Note 1 to entry: Normalization can be used for the purpose of comparison of energy performance (3.1.9) or energy

performance improvement (3.1.11), which accounts for the changes in relevant variables (3.1.15).

3.1.14
organization

person or group of people that has its own functions with responsibilities, authorities and relationships

to achieve its objectives

Note 1 to entry: The concept of organization includes, but is not limited to, sole-trader, company, corporation, firm,

enterprise, authority, partnership, charity or institution, or part or combination thereof, whether incorporated

or not, public or private.
3.1.15
relevant variable

quantifiable factor that significantly impacts energy performance (3.1.9) and routinely changes

Note 1 to entry: Significance criteria are determined by the organization (3.1.14).

Note 2 to entry: In a statistical approach, relevant variables are identified from independent variables by using

significance criteria.

EXAMPLE Weather conditions, operating conditions (indoor temperature, light level), working hours,

production output.
3.1.16
reporting period

defined period of time selected for evaluating energy performance (3.1.9) and energy performance

improvement (3.1.11)

Note 1 to entry: In this document, the concept of reporting period includes the concept of monitoring period.

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3.1.17
significant energy use
SEU

energy use (3.1.7) accounting for substantial energy consumption (3.1.5) and/or offering considerable

potential for energy performance improvement (3.1.11)

Note 1 to entry: Significance criteria are determined by the organization (3.1.14).

Note 2 to entry: SEUs can be related to facilities, systems, processes or equipment.

[SOURCE: ISO 50001:2018, 3.5.6]
3.1.18
static factor

identified factor that significantly impacts energy performance (3.1.9) and does not routinely change

Note 1 to entry: Significance criteria are determined by the organization.

EXAMPLE Facility size, design of installed equipment, number of weekly shifts, range of products.

[SOURCE: ISO 50001:2018, 3.4.8]
3.2 Abbreviated terms
EnB energy baseline
EnMS energy management system
EnPI energy performance indicator
SEC specific energy consumption
SEU significant energy use
4 Overview of EnPIs, EnBs and energy performance

An organization establishes EnPIs and EnBs to measure and monitor energy performance and

demonstrate energy performance improvement.

EnPIs provide relevant energy performance information to interested parties (e.g. internal users,

supply chain), to understand energy performance and take actions to control and improve energy

performance.

EnPI values quantify the energy performance of the whole organization or its various parts (e.g.

facilities, equipment, systems or energy using processes). Potential EnPIs need to be analysed to decide

if they are appropriate before being selected. EnPIs can be expressed using an energy model and can be

reported in units of energy consumption (e.g. GJ, kWh) or energy efficiency (e.g. km/l).

Energy consumption of an organization can be significantly affected by relevant variables such

as weather, production, etc. If the organization has data which indicates that relevant variables

significantly affect energy performance, normalization should be carried out to enable comparison

of energy performance. Normalization is used to account for the changes in the relevant variables

to monitor and evaluate energy performance, and evaluate and demonstrate energy performance

improvement.

Energy targets are set by the organization and may be based on identified and planned energy

performance improvement opportunities.

Figure 1 illustrates an example of the relationship between energy performance improvement, EnPIs,

EnBs, EnPI values and energy targets. Figure 1 also illustrates how energy performance improvement

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is achieved when an EnPI value improves compared with the EnB, whether or not energy targets are

met.

The process to develop, use and update EnPIs and EnBs is described in detail in Clauses 5 to 10. This

process helps the organization to monitor and evaluate energy performance and demonstrate energy

performance improvement. The processes within the EnPI and EnB planning are presented in Annex A.

Key
X time
Y energy consumption

NOTE The trend of changing energy consumption indicates that there is (are) relevant variable(s) and

normalization is required.

Figure 1 — Example of conceptual relationship between energy performance, EnPIs, EnBs, EnPI

values and energy targets
5 Obtaining relevant energy performance information
5.1 Initial-energy-performance-related information

Organizations should identify current types of energy uses and evaluate current and past energy

consumption and energy efficiency based on measurement and other data. Significant energy uses

(SEUs) are identified by analysing this information together with factors that affect energy performance.

This process helps to identify the SEUs and prioritize opportunities for energy performance

improvement.
NOTE This process is defined in ISO 50001:2018, 6.3 as “energy review”.
5.2 Determining users of energy performance indicators

EnPIs should be developed to meet the needs and expectations of different users and should be easily

understandable.
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Multiple EnPIs can be required to meet user needs. Aligning the EnPI boundaries with functional

roles can ensure that the EnPIs meet user needs and that responsibility for managing the EnPI can be

effectively assigned.

EnPIs can be developed for internal or external users. Internal users can use EnPIs for a wide variety

of purposes such as, but not limited to, maintenance, operation and energy performance evaluation.

External users typically use EnPIs to meet information requirements derived from legal requirements

and other requirements (e.g. sustainability reports).

NOTE EnPIs and EnBs required for external purposes, such as those for government reporting, are not

always sufficient for managing energy performance improvement under ISO 50001 or for organizations wishing

to understand their actual energy performance improvement.
Table 1 describes some common EnPI users.
Table 1 — EnPI users
Types of EnPI users Typical needs

Top management Top management need information from EnPIs to understand the energy

performance of the organization and to support energy performance
improvement actions.

Energy management Group who supports the organization, including top management in: a) setting up

team an EnPI, b) maintaining an EnPI, c) monitoring EnBs, current EnPI values, values of

all relevant variables in p
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