With the current revision of the information sheet on the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG), significant adjustments have been made to clarify the requirements for companies and reduce the bureaucratic burden. The most important changes at a glance:
Adaptation of the company concept & new decision tree
The definition of the term "company" has been revised and clarified. In addition, a decision tree has been integrated to enable companies to better categorise whether they fall under the obligations of the relevant sections of the EnEfG. These amendments are included in the information sheet on pages 7-9.
Application of the 90 % regulation for energy and environmental management systems (§ 8 EnEfG)
Similar to the mandatory energy audits in accordance with Section 8 EDL-G, EnMS or EMS must in future cover at least 90 % of a company's total final energy consumption. This allows for more flexible implementation and reduces the administrative burden for companies. Compliance with the 90 % regulation is the responsibility of the obligated company and must be agreed with the certification body as part of the certification process. The application of the 90 % regulation in accordance with the EnEfG is limited exclusively to the individual obligated company and is not permitted across companies within a group of companies. It must be ensured that all locations covered by the management system are listed in the certificate or its annex. In the event of a random sample inspection, this coverage must be verified by means of a corresponding list (location, final energy consumption, management system).
Specification of the requirements for implementation plans (Section 9 EnEfG)
The information sheet contains detailed information on the content and scope of the required implementation plans for economic energy-saving measures. The minimum requirements for the implementation plans are based on the specifications of ISO 50001, EMAS and DIN EN 16247-1. In order to facilitate practical implementation, the information sheet now contains an example for the design of implementation plans, which should serve as a guide for companies. These requirements are documented on pages 12-14 of the information sheet.
Exemption regulation for economic efficiency assessment according to DIN EN 17463 (VALERI)
Certain measures are exempt from the detailed profitability assessment, including
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Measures with a net investment volume of up to 2,000 euros
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Measures that have already been adopted and are directly included in the implementation plan
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Measures that are mandatory due to legal or regulatory requirements
These updates help to make the implementation of the legal requirements more practical and provide companies with clear guidance.
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