First Industrial Protocol, PDS & Annex A published

The task will draft the first Protocol which subject to the selection process described above is likely to be for simple projects in industry. Simple projects are characterised by one or a few Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) that focus on only one or a handful of energy end uses, and with no or limited interactive effects between measures which avoids the need for complex calculation methods. The protocol details the minimum requirements required to achieve an investment quality analysis of the planned project, setting out the process and resources that are to be used for compliance. The Protocol will be complemented by the corresponding Project Development Specification which compiles all relevant and supporting information and best practices for the application of the ICP system. The structure of this protocol will be based on the successful format of the existing buildings protocols and the process that they follow, and adapted to suit the specific nature of projects following this Protocol. The first step in its development will be to research existing best practice approaches to delivering this type of project, and relevant European and national resources and standards. This will be achieved through close collaboration with the relevant Technical Working Group to develop and agree an outline structure and content of the Protocol. Theoretical case studies will be developed, against which the draft Protocol can be tested. Feedback and sign-off from the Technical Working Group will be obtained on completion of the first draft. Wider feedback will then be obtained from the Technical Forum. On completion of the Protocol, a similar approach will be used to develop the Project Development Specification. However, as this is a considerably more detailed document than the Protocol, a longer timeframe for developing this is envisaged. The Index of National Resources (Annex As) are separate documents to the Protocols that detail the specific relevant national regulations and design standards in all 28 EU countries. There will be 3 Annex As, 1 for industry, 1 for street lighting and 1 for district energy. Annex A lists relevant national standards, guidance or resources which may be used as optional alternative resources to European or international standards referred to within the protocols. The development of the Annex will be led by Verco, supported by EEIP and RdA. The Annex will be coordinated centrally by Verco, who will develop the format and structure of the Annex, based on the existing format used for ICPEU, and will identify the nature of resources that will be listed in the Annex. EEIP will play a critical role both in providing contacts across Europe, and in providing technical expertise to assist in identifying country-specific resources, and reviewing information supplied by contacts. For the five pilot countries, In-Country Advocates will build upon their existing networks to identify these country-specific resources, as well as their own local expertise, and desk-based research where required.