The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in collaboration with the local energy management cell, organized a significant one-day seminar in Chandigarh focused on the critical standard for energy management, IS/ISO 50001:2018. The event was designed to champion structured and standardized energy management practices for a wide audience, including industrial players and government organizations.
Driving Standardization in Energy Use
The core mission of the workshop was twofold: to raise awareness and to build essential technical capacity for the effective implementation of the ISO 50001 framework. This international standard provides organizations with a systematic and verifiable method to enhance their energy performance. By adopting it, entities can achieve substantial benefits, including optimized energy usage, significant cost reduction, and a minimized environmental footprint.
Expert Insights on Implementation Framework
A key highlight of the seminar was a detailed technical session delivered by Satish Kumar Gupta, former deputy director general of BIS. He provided an in-depth exploration of the core requirements mandated by the IS/ISO 50001 standard. His presentation covered the entire cycle of effective energy management, which includes:
- Strategic energy planning and review.
- Performance monitoring and measurement protocols.
- Comprehensive documentation processes.
- The importance of conducting internal audits.
- Mechanisms for ensuring continual improvement.
Empowering Industries for a Sustainable Future
The seminar, conducted by the BIS northern regional office, underscores a growing push towards formalizing energy conservation efforts in the industrial and public sectors. By equipping professionals with the knowledge to implement this framework, the initiative aims to foster a culture of efficiency and sustainability. The adoption of such standardized practices is seen as a crucial step for organizations looking to improve their operational bottom line while concurrently contributing to national and global environmental goals.
Events like these are pivotal in translating policy and standards into actionable ground-level strategies, making Chandigarh a focal point for advancing energy management discourse in the region.
