EECA Countdown 2026: 7 Steps Roadmap to EECA-Readiness​

🔋 Seven Steps Roadmap to EECA-Readiness

Organisations in Malaysia likely to be covered under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) 2024 are on alert for official notices from the Energy Commission, expected within the next two months — by January 2026.

Once notified, these organisations will be required to:

• • • Appoint a Registered Energy Manager (REM)
    • Establish an Energy Management System (EnMS)
    • Prepare and submit an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Report, and/or
    • Submit an Energy Audit Report or apply for a Building Energy Label

Your 7-Step Roadmap to EECA Readiness

✅ 1. Build EECA Awareness Across Your Organisation
Begin by educating your leadership team and staff on the key elements of the EECA, including:

• • • The Act and its related regulations
    • Compliance requirements and guidelines
    • Supporting tools and frameworks

Conduct internal briefings or training sessions to ensure everyone understands why EECA matters, how it will affect your organisation, and what is required for compliance.

As a first step, consider attending the online 1-day workshop on “Understanding EECA and Its Impact on Organisations” organised by OPTIMISE. The workshop, which offers 8 Mandatory CDP hours, provides a comprehensive overview of EECA requirements, organisational impacts, and practical preparation strategies.

📊 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, operating hours
    • 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
    • Developing clear energy policies
    • Creating actionable plans with measurable targets
    • Establish mechanisms for continuous improvement

This system will anchor all future energy initiatives.

🔍 5. Conduct a Certified Energy Audit

Use your recent energy audit project (e.g. from for the Energy Audit Conditional Grant (EACG) under SEDA), or 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

🧑‍💼 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.

🚀 Ready to Lead in Energy Efficiency?

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