EELA will host the webinar The Law of Energy Audits and Energy Management Systems, exploring how strategic policy schemes can accelerate energy efficiency adoption in industrial sectors. Drawing on proven approaches from the European Union and Sweden, the session will provide practical insights into how policy frameworks enable businesses to reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, and strengthen competitiveness.

A central focus will be the EU's legislation on Energy Audits and Energy Management Systems under the Energy Efficiency Directive, which mandates regular energy audits for all large companies across the EU. This regulatory approach has proven effective in driving systematic improvements in corporate energy performance.

The webinar will also showcase "The Energy Step", a Swedish programme managed by the Swedish Energy Agency that provides targeted support to companies pursuing research or investments in energy efficiency measures. These case studies offer valuable lessons for regions seeking to design effective, context-appropriate policy instruments.

By sharing these international experiences, the webinar aims to inspire policymakers and stakeholders in the EAC, ECOWAS, and SADC regions to develop energy efficiency policies adapted to their specific national and regional contexts.

Webinar Objectives:

The session will:

• Raise awareness of proven energy efficiency policy schemes for industry across key sectors in EAC, ECOWAS, and SADC
• Mobilize policymakers and industry representatives toward collaborative implementation of energy efficiency policies
• Showcase successful EU and Swedish policy approaches to encourage contextual adaptation in the EAC, ECOWAS, and SADC regions

Target audience

The webinar aims to raise awareness among key stakeholders from the following:

1. 1. Ministries responsible for energy, industry, environment and finance
   2. Private sector
   3. Standards bodies
   4. Customs bodies
   5. Energy regulators
   6. Development partners
   7. Civil Society Organisations/Non-Governmental Organisations

REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_za8EEbOpR2Wy_f89EAz1uA#/registration

AGENDA

27 OCTOBER 2025; Moderator – Mr. Readlay Makaliki, SACREEE

15:00 - 15:10 

Welcome Remarks and Objectives of the Session    

Mr. Readlay Makaliki, Lead Technical Expert, SACREEE

Presentations

15:10 – 15:40  The Law of Energy Audits and Energy Management Systems (EU)  

Mrs. Maja Lindh, Energy Efficiency Policy Expert, The Swedish Energy Agency

15:40 – 16:00  Q&A, Mr. Readlay Makaliki, Lead Technical Expert – SACREEE

16:00 – 16:30  The Energy Step – A Swedish Policy Scheme Promoting EE in Companies   

Mrs. Maja Lindh, Energy Efficiency Policy Expert, the Swedish Energy Agency

16:30 – 16:50  Q&A Mr. Readlay Makaliki, Lead Technical Expert, SACREEE

16:50 – 17:00  Closing Remarks and Information about the next webinar  

Mr. Readlay Makaliki, Lead Technical Expert, SACREEE