Energy management is: "The efficient and effective use of energy to minimise costs, maximise profits and enhance competitive positions." Energy management saves you money year after year.

Energy should be regarded as a controllable business cost similar to other business costs including raw materials and labour. The effort required to manage energy effectively will vary between companies due to their size, energy costs and energy intensity.

The objectives of energy mangement include:

• Reducing energy costs.
• Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy use.
• Developing management systems for informed energy usage.
• Developing energy programmes to involve all employees.
• Cultivating social responsibilty by becoming a "green" organisation.
• Reducing CO₂ emissions and the effects of climate change.