ESCo CERTIFICATION
UNI 11352

Ensure the provision of efficient energy services

The UNI CEI 11352 establishes the general requirements and a checklist for the verification of ESCo requirements, which deliver energy services aimed at improving theenergy efficiency at its customers with guaranteed results.

Specifically, the new legislation outlines the minimum requirements for energy efficiency services and the skills (organizational, diagnostic, planning, management, economic and financial) that an ESCo must possess in order to offer the specific activities to its customers.

Advantages for the company that certifies itself

acquisition of a better image towards customers
providing better guarantees to the financial sector
compliance with the requirements approved, albeit on a voluntary basis, by the competent authorities
stimulation of the relationship with partners who supply solutions for energy efficiency or with complementary skills for possible business integrations
better ability to analyze the technical and financial risks associated with the acquisition of a contract
greater staff involvement
adoption of a business model that aims to represent the best practice in the sector

Certification Process

1) Definition of the contract

> Request for an offer from the customer interested in certification

> Acquisition of all the information necessary for the certification and issue of the offer by AX-REGISTER

> Acceptance of the offer by the customer

2) Preliminary audit (on request not compulsory)

> Analysis of any gaps and assessment of the current compliance of the ISMS with the regulatory requirements

3) Initial Audit

> Verification aimed at evaluating the implementation of the principles and structure of the Management System (applicable legislation and regulations, security policy, risk analysis, Statement of Applicability (SoA), clear and consistent definition of the purpose, risk treatment plan)

4) Certification Audit

> Verification aimed at evaluating the adequate and effective implementation of the Management System, through techniques that involve the analysis of documents, observations, interviews with personnel.

> This verification is aimed at issuing the certificate

5) Surveillance Audit

> Audit carried out annually after certification, to check continuous improvement

6) Certification Renewal Audit

> The Renewal Audit is carried out after three years following a complete verification or continuous evaluation over time.