Asociación de Empresas de Eficiencia Energética. José Antonio Vallés

1. New horizons for the future of energy

2. A3E’s IDENTITY
A3e represents the interests of more than 60 companies working in the field of
Energy Efficiency in Spain .
Energy Consulting firms, ESCOs – Energy Service Companies -, Technologic Institutes,
Generation
Engineering companies, architecture firms, equipment and component
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Services
Certification
Manufacture
manufacturers, installer companies, Public Entities...

3. A3E’s GOALS
 To promote technical knowledge about Energy Efficiency.
 To represent and defend our associates’ interests.
 To contribute to the appropriate development of the sector.
 To foster research, training and innovation activities aimed
at increasing rational uses of energy.
 To facilitate business opportunities for our members.
 To promote the development of synergies among A3e
members and/or entities that pursue the same goals.

4. A3E’s Values
Sharing our values makes us stronger
We pledge our commitment to independence from
Public Administration.
We are an open Association. We promote energy
efficiency in many socio-economic ambits.
We look for constant feed-back from our associates
in order to provide the best possible service.
We are a technical point of reference. We look for
companies committed to quality.
INDEPENDIENT
OPEN
PARTICIPATIVE
EXPERTISE

5. REGIONAL DELEGATIONS

6. WORK GROUPS 2014
The “A3e Work Groups” are a place for information exchange and research.
The fruits of this labour are shared by all the Associates. They have a distinct
technical character. The current groups are working in the following issues:
 Energy efficiency management systems
 Monitoring systems as a tool to improve energy efficiency
 Energy rehabilitation in buildings
 Innovation
 International

7. SERVICES PROVIDED BY A3e
 Representation
• Dialogue with the Administration and other economic and social agents.
 Updated Information for Associates
• Access to the main news and/or documents on the sector.
• Information about public tender offers in Energy Efficiency.
• Debate Forums.
 Training
• Organization of Conferences, symposiums, workshops...
• Specific training in Energy Efficiency related matters.
 Promotion of Energy Efficiency
• Participation in Fairs, Congresses, Conferences and workshops.
• Platform to advertise and promote companies and EE projects.
 Development of the sector
• Development and promotion of specific legislation and best practices in Energy Efficiency.

8. ADVANTAGES OF MEMBERSHIP
 Participation and knowledge sharing in the A3e Work Groups.
 Synergys and networking with other associates.
 Brand-Image A3e: Professionalism, experience, quality and corporate social
responsibility.
 Participation: Members can act as A3e representatives in Conferences,
symposiums and congresses related to Energy Efficiency, or writing articles for the
main media in the sector.
 Exclusive area for members in the website. A place for experience exchange and
access to up-to-date documentation on Energy Efficiency, with the latest info on
public tenders.
 40% discounts on training courses organized by A3e. Currently, A3e offers the
course “”Head Energy Auditor in Construction”, with more than 200 teaching hours.
 Relevant discounts on conferences, congresses and symposiums on Energy
Efficiency.

9. WHAT HAS DONE A3E?
 Organization of energy efficiency events: Energy efficiency audits,
Energy efficiency management systems, monitoring systems,
energy rehabilitation, innovative solutions, energy efficiency
Directive, etc…
 Documents (technical or divulgatives): Energy efficiency audits
scope, Situation of the energy efficiency sector in Spain,
Monitoring systems as a tool to improve energy efficiency,
consums, mesures and potential savings in buildings, etc…
 Training courses:
 Contents of “Energy efficiency auditor for buildings” and
“Energy efficiency auditor for industry”
 More than 400 technicians trained

10. ¿QUÉ HA HECHO A3E HASTA AHORA?
 Creation of the new certifications / acreditations
- “Energy efficiency auditor for buildings” and
- “Energy efficiency auditor for industry”
 Energy Efficiency A3e awards: two calls (2012 y
2014) as a initiative to promote energy efficiency in
Spain.
A3e is one of the main and dynamic actors in the energy
efficiency sector in Spain.