Abstract:

Energy management system is a useful tool for improving energy efficiency of an organization and, consequently, reducing their greenhouse gas emission. In this paper, various antecedents of energy management system, including barriers and drivers, are presented. General conceptual framework of energy management system is developed and adapted, compliant with the requirements of international standard ISO 50001. Based on literature review, the key elements of energy management system such as planning, implementation/operation, monitoring, assessment and improvement, are explained within two main parts: managerial and technical. Presented framework of energy management system provides a useful approach to meet expectations of that system and to exploit energy potential in organizations.