Energy management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
Issuer: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Energy management standard used to reduce electricity, gas and thermal energy consumption across grow-out houses, hatcheries and processing plants.
Applies to
Hatcheries with 24/7 HVAC load
Processing plants with refrigeration load
Feed mills
Layer complexes with high lighting/ventilation load
Key requirements
▸Energy review — significant energy uses (SEUs) identified
▸Energy baseline and Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs)
▸Energy objectives, targets and action plans
▸Operational and design controls to embed energy performance in new equipment procurement
How buyers cite this in procurement
Cited by operators with high energy cost exposure or those pursuing green-financing lines. EPC specifications should require energy-performance data at design stage.
Reference summary only. Official source: International Organization for Standardization. Last content review: 2026-07-19. Always confirm the current published version of the standard with the issuing body and your certification partner before contract or audit.
