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ANSI/MSE 2000: A Single Standard for Diverse Business Sectors
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Date
2002
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Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)
Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)
Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)
Abstract
The Energy and Environmental
Management Center (EEMC), part of the
Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute,
has developed a comprehensive energy
management standard, officially adopted by
ANSI, to identify and achieve energy
management goals. Known as ANSI/MSE 2000,
it emphasizes training, development of standard
operating procedures, energy monitoring and
team-based problem solving. Key elements of
implementing ANSI/MSE 2000 at three different
locations: Genuine Parts Company, a U.S. Post
Office Processing and Distribution Center, and
Collins & Aikman, a carpet manufacturer were
studied by the authors, and the results, obstacles,
and benefits of the management system were
determined. Implementation outcomes to be
presented include: 1) Establishing an organizational structure that
supports long-term energy improvement, 2) Overcoming obstacles to successful energy
management planning, 3) Moving to a unified approach in energy
management, 4) Creating and empowering an effective
energy management team, 5) Prioritizing and coordinating multiple
energy management projects, and 6) Sustaining energy management by
monitoring cost, performance and environmental factors.