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Develop a business case for improved energy management

Develop a business case for improved energy management

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS405089
State Code
OBV34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/02/2021
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
09/02/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a business case from an existing energy management action plan. It includes a process of defining the scope, articulating expected benefits, and determining risk and resource requirements as the basis for developing the final business case. It includes financial modelling to support well-informed decision-making.This unit applies to operational and technical specialists, managers or similar who combine knowledge of energy management with critical thinking, communication, and financial modelling skills to develop the business case. Energy management responsibilities may be part of a broader work role or a primary job role. In some cases, the individual may work as an external advisor.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define scope
  • 1.1 Review proposed energy management action plans and determine scope of business case requirements
  • 1.2 Identify key stakeholders and their perspectives in influencing or improving energy management
2. Articulate expected benefits
  • 2.1 Identify expected benefits of the proposed initiative across the life cycle
  • 2.2 Specify types of benefits and improvements and their impact on different aspects of the business
3. Determine and document resource and risk implications
  • 3.1 Identify and categorise costs of the proposed initiative
  • 3.2 Make substantiated estimates of all required fixed and variable costs
  • 3.3 Include consideration of whole-of-life costing
  • 3.4 Use financial modelling techniques to develop accurate and complete information that supports informed decision making
  • 3.5 Identify and articulate the key business capabilities required to progress the initiative
  • 3.6 Identify and compare the financial and broader business risks of proceeding versus not proceeding
4. Draft business case
  • 4.1 Prepare business case that clearly articulates scope, benefits, resource and risk implications and aligns with the components of an energy management action plan and requirements of ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems
  • 4.2 Develop recommendations based on benefits, resource and risk implications
  • 4.2 Seek input from stakeholders and refine proposal based on feedback
5. Present and finalise business case
  • 5.1 Select and use presentation methodology suited to the type of information being presented and audience needs
  • 5.2 Tailor the scope and depth of technical and business energy information to audience needs
  • 5.3 Identify and follow processes for organisational approval of business case
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