{"id":47155,"date":"2026-02-05T12:19:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/?page_id=47155"},"modified":"2026-02-10T13:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:59:27","slug":"energy-efficiency-studies-for-companies-in-belgium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/en\/expertise\/energy-solutions\/energy-efficiency-studies-for-companies-in-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy efficiency studies for companies in Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Which study applies to your organisation?<\/h1>\n

In Belgium, legislation sets out clear obligations for energy efficiency<\/a>. Depending on your energy consumption and your company profile, an energy plan, an energy study<\/a>, an energy audit<\/a> or an energy balance may be required. Sweco supports you from analysis through implementation, fully compliant with Flemish regulations.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Energy plan<\/a>Energy policy agreements<\/a>Energy audit<\/a>Energy balance for SMEs<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n
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Energy plan for energy-intensive companies<\/h2>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Companies with an annual energy consumption above 0.1 PJ<\/strong> are required to draw up an energy plan and update it every four years. This plan analyses the energy performance of existing installations and sets out concrete measures to improve energy efficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As part of an environmental permit<\/a> application<\/strong>, an energy study<\/a> is mandatory when a modification to an installation results in an increase in primary energy consumption of at least 10 TJ per year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Energy policy agreements (EPA)<\/h2>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Energy-intensive companies can voluntarily join the Flemish Government\u2019s energy policy agreements<\/strong>. These agreements encourage continuous improvement in energy efficiency<\/a> and contribute to regional climate targets. Conditions differ depending on whether or not the company is subject to ETS obligations<\/strong>. Sweco supports both categories, from strategic advice to reporting and follow-up.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Energy audit for non energy-intensive companies<\/h2>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Companies whose annual final energy consumption is between 0.05 PJ and 0.1 PJ<\/strong> are required to carry out an energy audit<\/a>.
\nLarge companies or non-SMEs<\/strong> with an energy consumption below 0.5 PJ<\/strong> also fall under this obligation. The audit maps energy consumption in a structured way and identifies cost-effective energy-saving measures.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Energy balance for SMEs<\/h2>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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SMEs whose annual final energy consumption is between 0.02 PJ and 0.05 PJ<\/strong> must prepare an energy balance. This provides a clear overview of energy flows and forms the basis for targeted optimisations and future investments.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Support from Sweco<\/h2>\n

As an accredited energy expert, Sweco supports companies in preparing energy plans and energy studies that are subject to approval by the Flemish Energy and Climate Agency (VEKA)<\/strong>.
\nThanks to our multidisciplinary expertise, we also provide support for energy audits and energy balances. Unsure which obligations apply or which category your company falls into? Our experts are ready to advise you.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Analysis and prioritisation<\/h3>\n

We start with a technical description of the processes and installations, complemented by energy balances of relevant energy flows such as electricity, natural gas, steam and cooling water.
\nBased on the Pareto principle, we identify the main consumption drivers and the energy-saving potential. This results in an initial list of energy efficiency<\/a> measures, which we then review with you to assess technical and economic feasibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Techno-economic assessment<\/h3>\n

The most promising measures are assessed through a detailed techno-economic analysis. Where needed, we carry out additional measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow rate or electricity consumption.
\nEach measure is evaluated based on its saving potential, complexity and return on investment, including payback time, while taking into account the impact on your organisation\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Implementation and follow-up<\/h3>\n

In consultation with you, we determine which measures to implement. All decisions are documented in clear techno-economic factsheets.
\nSweco Belgium can support you in technical discussions, verification, monitoring and implementation. Within the framework of an energy policy agreement, we also provide annual monitoring of your energy consumption<\/strong>, with a focus on continuous improvement and measurable results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Davy Didden<\/p> Team Manager Energy for Industry<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

<\/i>davy.didden@swecobelgium.be<\/span><\/a><\/p>

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Ellen Krott<\/p> Senior Energy Consultant<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Jasper Daniels<\/p> Senior Energy Consultant<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Jonathan Orbie<\/p> Senior Energy Consultant<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How can we help you?<\/h3> <\/div>\n
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\n How can we help your business? A team of experts is ready to assist you and see how we can help with your inquiry. When you submit this form, someone from our team will get in touch with you. This form is intended solely for more information about our Sweco business solutions.\r\n <\/div>\n\n
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