3. The basics
Energy diagnostics require a basic understanding of the basics to ensure the right application of the approach.
This section covers the essential terms used in energy diagnostics, as well as a few more general business definitions.
3.1 Rational use of energy (RUE)
Energy diagnostics and, more generally, energy savings and optimization, are all part of the Rational Use of Energy (RUE) field. This field mainly covers the end use, that of energy users, but the principles, recommendations and approaches of RUE can be applied throughout the energy chain. These consist in implementing the actions required to optimize a system's energy performance, starting with an energy diagnosis.
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Energy – Industrial energy diagnostics - BP X30-120 - 2006
- Energy audits – Part 1: General requirements - NF EN 16247 – 1 - 2012
- Energy audits – Part 2: building - NF EN 16247 – 2 - 2014
- Energy audits – Part 3: processes - NF EN 16247 – 3 - 2014
- Energy audits – Part 4: transport - NF EN 16247 – 4 - 2014
- Energy audits – Part 5: Energy auditor skills - NF EN 16247 – 5...
Regulations
Law no. 2005-781 of July 13, 2005 on energy policy guidelines (Loi POPE)
Law no. 2013-619 on various provisions for adapting to European Union law (DDADUE) in the field of sustainable development of July 16, 2013
Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 25, 2012 on energy efficiency
EU Amendment 4/2014 establishing...
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Public organization in charge of environmental protection and energy management ADEME
Association des professionnels et des métiers du froid AFF
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