Avoid fines and compliance risks
Energy Management according to DIN EN ISO 50001
for Implementation of Legal Requirements (EnEfG)
Legally compliant implementation of the Energy Efficiency Act for data centers
Date:
12/08/2026 - 12/10/2026
Location:
Frankfurt am Main
Language:
Intensive seminar for legally compliant EnMS implementation with certificate
Legal security and energy efficiency for your data center
The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) has been in force since 18 November 2023. It requires data centre operators to set up an energy or environmental management system; a system to DIN EN ISO 50001 counts as an energy management system (Section 3 EnEfG). For data centres from 1 MW of non-redundant nominal connected load – public bodies from 300 kW, operators of information technology from 500 kW – the system has had to be validated or certified since 1 January 2026 (Section 12 EnEfG). Violations can be punished as administrative offences with fines.
Systematic implementation of DIN EN ISO 50001 for data centers
The complex technical systems of a data center – from cooling and climate technology to UPS systems and IT infrastructure – offer significant potential for energy savings. Our seminar precisely addresses these challenges through a methodical approach that combines proven standards with practical application. Based on the High Level Structure of DIN EN ISO 50001 and considering relevant German laws, you develop well-founded competencies for implementing a legally compliant energy management system.
Field-tested methods for your daily work:
The instructors – all active experts from data center planning and optimization – convey not only theoretical expertise but also directly applicable tools for your daily work. You benefit from comprehensive practical examples of successful implementations and learn to avoid typical pitfalls. Through systematic recording and evaluation of energy aspects, you identify concrete optimization measures that both reduce your operating costs and fulfill legal requirements.
In a structured combination of theoretical knowledge transfer and practical exercises, you develop the necessary tools for successful implementation in your data center. The methodical approach and comprehensive documentation ensure optimal knowledge transfer to your daily practice.
Seminar
Target audience
- Energy and environmental officers
- Data center managers and directors
- Facility managers with focus on IT infrastructure
- IT and network administrators
- Quality managers and internal auditors
Certificate
At the end of the seminar, there is an examination. Upon passing this examination, participants receive a certificate for the course that is valid indefinitely.
Learn from Industry Leaders
Active Experts Share Proven Knowledge
Our instructors are not just theorists but active experts who apply their expertise daily in ongoing data center projects. Many of them are directly involved in developing international standards such as EN 50600 and ISO/IEC 22237-X, ensuring you benefit from first-hand expert knowledge.
The assignment of speakers may vary depending on the date. However, we guarantee that your seminar will always be conducted by qualified experts with comprehensive practical experience.
Industry-Leading Training Since 2007
Recognized Expertise at the Highest Level
As an exclusive sponsor of the ISO/IEC 22237-X working group and an active member of the German Datacenter Association, we guarantee you access to the latest industry developments – often months before they become generally available. This unique combination of standardization work, industry membership, and practical experience makes our seminars particularly valuable for your professional development and ensures you maintain a reliable knowledge advantage.
Information & Dates
Info
The training materials are provided electronically as a PDF.
For on-site training sessions, beverages, coffee, and lunch are included in the price.
Structured knowledge transfer for legally compliant implementation
Systematic content for your successful EnMS implementation
Our methodically structured 3-day program provides you with well-founded expertise for legally compliant implementation of DIN EN ISO 50001 – from legal foundations to practical implementation in your data center.
Legal security through solid compliance
Legal Foundations & Compliance
In the first part, you develop a deep understanding of the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) with its specific requirements for data centers. You learn the exact specifications and limit values as well as the consequences of non-compliance. Additionally, we cover other relevant laws and regulations (EDL-G, GEG, BECV, EnFG) and their impact on your operations. Using practical examples, it is shown how these requirements can be cost-efficiently considered already in the planning phase.
The second part focuses on the core elements of DIN EN ISO 50001 as an international basis for energy management systems. You learn about the High Level Structure and the PDCA cycle as well as their practical application in the data center context. Special attention is paid to the correct methodology for energy policy development, energy goal setting, and systematic recording of energy indicators (EnPIs). Participants also receive field-tested templates for legally compliant documentation of all compliance requirements.
Legally secure compliance overview:
- Systematic processing of all relevant laws (EnEfG, EDL-G, GEG)
- Concrete instructions for deadline compliance
- Practical implementation of DIN EN ISO 50001 structure
- Legally compliant documentation and evidence
- Forward-looking compliance strategies
Systematic implementation of proven methods
EnMS Structure & Setup
The focus is on the systematic setup of an energy management system with clear roles and responsibilities. You learn about integration into existing management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and develop efficient integration into existing processes using concrete examples. Through targeted use of proven organizational structures, you receive a robust system with which you can demonstrably control continuous improvement processes.
Additionally, we cover the methodical recording and evaluation of energy aspects as a basis for all optimization measures. You receive detailed insights into the identification of significant energy consumers and their prioritization. The definition and use of an energy baseline is systematically developed, as well as the establishment and monitoring of energy performance indicators (EnPIs). Participants develop a structured methodology for continuous monitoring and evaluation of their energy efficiency.
Structured EnMS implementation overview:
- Systematic setup of organizational structures
- Methodical energy aspects recording and evaluation
- Field-tested integration into existing management systems
- Structured baseline development and EnPI definition
- Efficient process integration and documentation
Data-based optimization and control
Energy Analysis & Monitoring
In the area of energy monitoring, you receive detailed insights into systematic recording and evaluation of energy data. You learn the precise implementation of meter concepts and data processing systems that enable early detection of inefficiencies. The VALERI tool is explained using concrete use cases, allowing you to systematically identify and evaluate energy saving potentials.
Special attention is paid to developing concrete energy efficiency measures with well-founded economic calculations. You learn various approaches to amortization time calculation and receive fact-based decision criteria for investments. The most important parameters for success measurement are systematically developed, enabling you to plan and implement optimization measures in a targeted manner and demonstrate their effectiveness.
Systematic energy analysis overview:
- Scientifically based measurement and monitoring concepts
- Practical application of VALERI for data analysis
- Structured development of energy efficiency measures
- Quality-assured economic calculations
- Demonstrable success control and optimization
Certification readiness and auditing
Certification & Auditing
In the first part, you develop well-founded preparation for internal audits as a basis for external certification. You learn the requirements of DIN EN ISO 50001 for internal audits and receive structured guidelines for their error-free planning and execution. Special attention is paid to management review with its specific roles, contents, and results as well as systematic documentation of all audit results.
The second part concentrates on the certification process with its various phases (pre-audit, main audit, surveillance audit). You receive practical recommendations for selecting and commissioning suitable certification bodies and learn about typical deviations and their avoidance. Structured cooperation with auditors and professional handling of non-conformities is practiced using concrete examples, including the use of funding opportunities (BAFA, KfW programs).
Successful certification overview:
- Structured preparation for internal and external audits
- Professional cooperation with certification bodies
- Systematic avoidance of typical pitfalls
- Efficient use of funding opportunities
- Sustainable maintenance of certification
Registration
Energy Management according to DIN EN ISO 50001
€4,195
Price plus applicable VAT.
Date:
12/08/2026 - 12/10/2026
Location:
Frankfurt am Main
Language:
Price:
€4,195
