Energy Audit
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key sectors by at least 32.5% by 2030.
up to €50,000.
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Yes, provided your company is not considered a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) according to the EU definition, you are generally obligated to conduct an energy audit.
This obligation was introduced as part of the amendment to the Energy Services Act (EDL-G) in 2015.
As an alternative to conducting an energy audit, there is the possibility of implementing a certified energy management system according to ISO 50001 or an environmental management system (EMAS). These measures also fulfill the legal requirements and exempt you from the audit obligation.
A company is no longer considered an SME if at least one of the following criteria applies:
- More than 250 employees (full-time equivalents)
- More than 50 million euros annual turnover or
- More than 43 million euros annual balance sheet total
- or thresholds exceeded by partner/linked enterprises
Important note on corporate structure:
A company that is legally independent but has a partner or linked relationship with other companies is not considered an independent company according to the EU Commission’s recommendation.
This means: When determining the thresholds (number of employees, turnover, balance sheet total), all linked companies in a corporate group must be included proportionally or fully.
This regulation is intended to ensure that larger corporations or groups of companies are not unlawfully classified as SMEs and thus exempted from the energy audit obligation.
Yes, in principle, all non-SMEs are obligated to conduct an energy audit according to §8 EDL-G – regardless of the level of energy consumption. HOWEVER: Since an amendment to the EDL-G in 2019, companies with a total energy consumption of less than 500,000 kWh per year are exempt from the energy audit obligation. There is only an obligation to provide proof to the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA).
An energy audit according to DIN EN 16247-1 must be conducted in Germany every four years – calculated from the time of the last completed audit. The 4-year period refers to the completion date of the audit, not the placement of the order or the start. In the event of a missed deadline, BAFA can impose fines of up to €50,000.
Yes, but only for medium-sized companies. The Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) funds energy audits and energy consulting as part of the “Energy Consulting for SMEs” program.
The amount of funding depends on the company’s annual energy costs (net):
- For energy costs over €10,000 per year:
➤ Funding: 50% of the eligible consulting fee, maximum €3,000. - For energy costs up to €10,000 per year:
➤ Funding: 50% of the eligible consulting fee, maximum €600.
Large companies (non-SMEs) are excluded from this funding and must bear the audit costs entirely themselves.
Yes, in the event of violations of the energy audit obligation under the Energy Services Act (EDL-G), the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) can impose a fine of up to 50,000 euros.
A fine can be imposed in particular if:
- no energy audit was conducted on time,
- the audit does not meet the legal requirements (e.g., not according to DIN EN 16247-1),
- or proof of the conducted audit cannot be provided upon request.
It is therefore the responsibility of the company to ensure both the implementation and the complete documentation on time.
Yes. BAFA (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control) regularly conducts random spot checks to verify compliance with the legal obligations under the EDL-G (§ 8 ff.).