The Energy Mapping Regulation is a reality for Norwegian companies and businesses with high energy consumption. The regulation sets specific requirements for how you must map your energy use, identify energy efficiency measures and report the results to the authorities.
For many businesses, this is the first time energy use has become a formal compliance requirement on par with HSE, reporting and sustainability. At the same time, the regulation offers great opportunities for lower energy costs, reduced power consumption and improved operations.
The Energy Mapping Regulations apply to all businesses and enterprises that have used at least 2.5 GWh (2,500,000 kWh) annually on average over the past three years.
The Energy Mapping Regulations are a Norwegian regulation that entered into force on 1 October 2024. The purpose is to reduce energy use in Norwegian business through systematic energy mapping. The regulations are based on the EU's Energy Efficiency Directive and are part of Norway's work on energy efficiency and reduced load on the power system.
While many companies have limited visibility into where their energy is actually being used, energy prices, grid rents and utility costs have increased significantly in recent years. For many companies, energy measures can provide significant savings without major investments.
We help you gain insight, reduce energy costs and meet government requirements. Your company identifies specific energy efficiency measures and can assess how profitable the measures can be.
The regulation does not only apply to electricity consumption. Total energy use from electricity, district heating, diesel, gas and other energy sources is included in the calculation. This means that far more businesses are covered than many might think.
Typical businesses covered by the energy survey regulations are:
NVE can supervise businesses that are covered by the energy mapping regulations. Failure to map or report can lead to orders and fines. Many businesses start too late and discover that they lack energy data, measurements or internal capacity to carry out the mapping correctly.
Energihuset has helped many companies with energy mapping and the requirements of the energy mapping regulations.
A good energy assessment is not just about meeting regulatory requirements. It also provides a concrete basis for decision-making for smarter energy use and lower costs over time.
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