Analysis and Research

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Analysis and Research

Advancing the Science of Energy Management

We conduct applied research to understand how energy management systems deliver value and how they can be improved. This insight fuels the evolution of our tools, informs policy design, and ensures that energy management practices keep pace with industry needs.

Our research focuses on:

• Identifying the drivers and barriers that affect energy management adoption
• Evaluating outcomes across sectors, including manufacturing, defense, and small businesses
• Connecting with academic and industry partners to push innovation forward

By learning from implementation in the field, we help energy management strategies deliver stronger, more persistent results over time.

Relevant Links

• McKane et al. (2009), Thinking Globally: How ISO 50001-Energy Management can make industrial energy efficiency standard practice
• McKane et al. (2017), “Predicting the quantifiable impacts of ISO 50001 on climate change mitigation”, Energy Policy 107
• Fuchs et al. (2020), “Identification of drivers, benefits, and challenges of ISO 50001 through case study content analysis”, Energy Policy 142
• Therkelsen et al. (2021), Strategic Energy Management Program Persistence and Cost-Effectiveness: An Analysis of the SEM Program Landscape
• Fitzgerald et al. (2023), “Deeper and persistent energy savings and carbon dioxide reductions achieved through ISO 50001 in the manufacturing sector”, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 57