The Energiebuch E-tool helps SMEs to evaluate energy consumption data and energy-related key performance indicators over time. With a minimum of work, it is possible to obtain a good overview of all relevant operating data: recording of energy costs, examination of machines and vehicle fleet, and evaluation of CO2 emissions. The results can be compared to sector benchmarks. The tool also provides “add-on modules” (eg. PV calculator, electricity and energy tax rebate, business development plan, CO2 pricing).

With this energy scan you get insight into your energy consumption and advice about energy-saving measures. The energycheckup.nl has been developed to help both SMEs and consultants get a first impression of potential energy savings and relative performance on energy usage

The Monitoring & Targeting (M&T) tool provides SMEs with a trend for the energy consumption and an understanding of the correlation between energy consumption and production, which is used to set targets for energy efficiency improvements. The general objective of the M&T tool is to calculate energy efficiency targets by exploiting basic energy management information. The tool is built upon two concepts, namely “monitoring” and “targeting”. The monitoring concept refers to the collection of data that describes energy use. The targeting part defines the desirable energy consumption, through a potential energy saving. To use this tool, click on the button below - Go to Results -> SMEmPower Tools - > Online Tools (Free sign-up required)

The SET Tool allows a company to do a self-assessment of their energy efficiency and identify potential areas of improvement. The tool guides the user through the process of completing the necessary input, which makes the tool easy to use. Information and data about the company and its energy consumption is used to calculate energy-related key performance indicators. Based on the data provided and qualitative input about the company, its equipment and practices, the tool suggests promising energy efficiency opportunities from a database of best practices.

The Energy Potential Scan for Business Parks (EPS) gives a first order estimate for the business case for sustainable energy measures on business parks, for individual companies and for the business park as a whole. It has been developed in practice and successfully applied for over 100 business parks in the Netherlands. It does not require company-specific data for a first estimate, as it uses geographical and other data which is open or commercially available on a national scale. Therefore, it is a relatively quick and cost-effective scan. The results are presented at the building-level and can be visualized using GIS software.

The Business Case and Multiple Benefits tool provides a calculation support for financial evaluation and comparison of energy efficiency measures which have previously been identified by energy scans or audits, other self-assessment tools, or best practice examples. The tool allows for considering multiple (non-energy) benefits of the measures – either qualitatively or as monetary values. The output of the tool is summarized in a business case template.

These four Excel tools can be used to calculate the business case for different collective actions for the businesses in a business park: 1) setting up an ESCo (Energy Service Company) for either shared savings or shared supply, 2) setting up a “GebiedsESCo” – an ESCo combined with a fund of different investors, 3) collective purchase of LED, 4) collective purchase of PV panels. The tools provide insight in the most important financial information for the park manager, for each of the participating companies, and for the ESCo or the energy service supplier respectively.

The Monitoring tool allows SMEs to follow up their energy consumption and energy-related key performance indicators over time, in order to follow the effect of implemented energy efficiency projects

Training material through which (potential) Trusted Partners receive: - The skills to plan, develop and carry out activities in the local SME energy collective, that are relevant to the SMEs needs - Knowledge about the importance of monitoring and following up the results of the collective

The following five main components of a tender request are described in an example request for quotation: <br> • why<br> • specification<br> • procedure<br> • offer contents<br> • starting points<br>