Seven Steps to Get Your Organisation EECA-Ready​

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) is a game-changer for organisations committed to sustainable energy use. But is your company ready?

Here’s a clear, actionable roadmap to help you prepare — and lead — in energy efficiency compliance and performance.

 1. Create EECA Awareness Across Your Organisation

Start by educating your leadership and staff on the key elements of EECA:

• • • The Act & related regulations
    • Compliance guidelines
    • Supporting tools and frameworks

Hold internal briefings or training sessions so everyone understands why EECA matters — and what’s required.

2. Start Collecting Your Energy Data

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Begin gathering:

• • • Total energy usage
    • Energy performance indicators
    • Variable data like occupancy, production levels, climate
    • EnMS-related metrics

💡 Tip: Invest in sub-metering early — it will pay off in deeper insights later.

3. Set Up Your Energy Management Team

Form a team that drives the process from within. This includes:

• • • Training a Registered Energy Manager (REM)
    • Upskilling internal staff in energy management practices
    • Establishing a dedicated energy team to lead the initiative

4. Build Your Energy Management System (EnMS)

An EnMS aligns your energy goals with your operational strategy. Start by:

• • • Appointing a REM or engaging an EnMS consultant
    • Outlining clear energy policies
    • Creating a plan for continuous improvement

This system will anchor all future energy initiatives.

5. Conduct a Certified Energy Audit

Hire a Registered Energy Auditor (REA) to assess where you stand — and where to improve. The audit will:

• • • Pinpoint inefficiencies
    • Recommend upgrades
    • Serve as your compliance baseline

📝 Apply for the Energy Audit Conditional Grant (EACG) under SEDA in 2025 while it’s still available.

6. Appoint an External REM (Short-Term Strategy)

While you train your own Registered Energy Manager (REM), appoint an external one. Choose between Type 1 or Type 2 certification, and note:

• • • They can be engaged for up to 3 years
    • They provide expert oversight during your transition

7. Train In-House REMs for Long-Term Impact

Send your team for REM certification through a Registered Training Institution (RTI). This builds internal expertise and reduces long-term dependency on external consultants.

EECA compliance is more than a legal checkbox — it’s an opportunity to:

• • • Improve operational efficiency
    • Reduce energy costs
    • Build a reputation for sustainability

Start now.  Register now for our upcoming workshops for REM Type-1 and REM Type-2, and position your organisation at the forefront of energy-smart leadership.  www.optimalsystems.my