What is a management system?
A management system is a structure that defines an organization’s policies, goals, procedures, and processes, as well as the processes by which they are maintained and improved. Well-known management systems include ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management. All management systems share certain requirements. These include clear-cut responsibilities, documented processes when needed, on-going training, internal checks for conformance, corrective and preventive actions, management reviews, and continual improvement.
What is ANSI/MSE 2000?
ANSI/MSE 2000 is the accepted national standard for the development of a management system for energy. It ensures that savings from energy projects are sustained over time and that energy efficiency and control are continually improving. As a management standard, ANSI/MSE 2000 includes what you need to build a workable energy management system that incorporates the technical and management aspects of energy cost and consumption control.
It is NOT a proscriptive standard and does NOT reflect regulations. Instead, it provides a flexible and workable structure that can be tailored to fit your organization.
What are the benefits of implementing ANSI/MSE 2000?
The primary benefits of implementing a management system for energy are:
- Lower energy costs and consumption;
- More control of environmental impacts, leading to less impacts and costs;
- Sustained improvements that result in higher productivity and lower capital improvement needs;
- Incorporation of continual improvement into employee consciousness and every-day operations.
Do we have to do it all at once?
No, we offer incremental implementation as well as full implementation. Depending on your organization’s needs and situation, you might start and stop at any level and still gain many benefits from the management system.
What is involved?
That depends on many factors, including type of organization, size, energy complexity, available resources, and familiarity with management systems. An organization with an ISO management system already in place can complete a full implementation of ANSI/MSE 2000 in less than three months, if top management is committed and the resources for an energy coordinator and MSE team are available.
How much does it cost?
It depends on your organizational factors and the level of implementation you desire. Costs range from approximately $5,000 to around $40,000 for a tailored full implementation. For organizations interested in a group implementation where different organizations attend training, share struggles and successful approaches during a 6 to 9 month program, cost to each organization is much lower.
How long does it take?
Depending on your company situation and schedule, implementation varies from several months to several years.
Can we do it ourselves?
Companies implementing ANSI/MSE 2000 on their own need strong management commitment and a champion within the company. We can provide the standards, tools, resources, training and guidance to help you implement on your own. Contact us at 404-894-2196 to purchase standards and documents.