The EU Energy Efficiency Directive 2011/172 (referred to as the EED) came into force in November 2012 and will be rolled out across EU Member States through July 2014.  The key requirement relevant to the process Industry sector is the encouragement to implement energy efficiency improvements, for which there are two fundamental elements:

1. Undergo regular energy performance audits by externally accredited auditors
2. Demonstrate energy saving programs

Minimum requirements are specified in the EED to form the basis for Member States to develop their legislation and local standards. The Emerson Sustainable Energy Efficiency user guide has been expressly developed with the EED standards in mind and is designed to present a best practice methodology for process industry users which is consistent with and more than meets the requirements of the EED.

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