Any plant operator in Germany wanting to benefit from tax refunds such as the Renewable Energy Act levy or surplus settlement must prove energy management at his plant. At the latest since the SpaEfV (Surplus Settlement Efficiency System Ordinance) was published on 5 August 2013, every plant operator has to consider what energy efficiency system is suitable for his plant, its introduction and certification. In the talk, the statutory framework is detailed and explained. Information is given on which size of company energy management is necessary in compliance with DIN ISO 50001 and what...