The AMUREBA Energy Audit
A legal obligation every 4 years for large corporations in Wallonia — and a concrete opportunity to reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint.
What is the AMUREBA audit?
Having come into force on April 1st, 2024, the AMUREBA Walloon Government Decree reforms the framework for energy audits and studies for private companies in Wallonia. It targets three simultaneous objectives:
Higher quality audits
Conducted by certified auditors and supported by a reinforced methodological framework, covering a representative minimum of 80% of your final energy consumption.
Better targeted subsidies
A financial support mechanism tailored to the reality of industrial and service-sector companies, designed to reduce the net cost of your energy efficiency initiatives.
Administrative simplification
Streamlined procedures to reduce compliance burdens and facilitate action, from report submission to the monitoring of recommended measures.
Are you affected ?
The AMUREBA audit targets two types of profiles, each with distinct obligations and opportunities.
LEGAL OBLIGATION
Large Corporations
Every large corporation in Wallonia is legally required to undergo an energy audit every 4 years. An organization is considered a large corporation if it meets at least one of the following criteria:
- 250 or more Full-Time Equivalents (FTE)
- Annual turnover exceeding €50M and/or a balance sheet total exceeding €43M
Non-compliance with this obligation results in ineligibility for Walloon regional subsidies (investment grants, etc.) and exposes the company to financial penalties.
Possible dispensations under certain conditions :
- ISO 50001 Energy Management System in place
- ISO 14001 / EMAS certification + a compliant energy audit
- Signed Carbon Agreement (Convention Carbone)
- Audit conducted less than 4 years ago
VOLUNTARY INITIATIVE
SMEs & Other Businesses
SMEs are not subject to the mandatory requirement, but they can benefit from AMUREBA subsidies to fund voluntary energy audits or studies. In the context of a sustainable transition regarding energy costs, this is a quickly profitable investment , and a strong signal sent to your clients and partners.
- Partial funding via the AMUREBA subsidy
- Applicable regardless of your current progress in the analysis phase
- Proven competitive advantage
- Proactive preparation for future ESG regulations
A quickly profitable investment
What the audit covers
The AMUREBA audit covers all energy consumption attributable to the company, targeting a minimum of 80% of its final energy consumption within Wallonia.
01
Operational activity
Production processes, industrial equipment, utilities, and auxiliary systems.
02
Buildings
Building envelope, heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting.
03
Energy & utilities
Energy production and conversion, cogeneration, compression, and fluid processing.
04
Internal transport
Company-owned fleet and logistics not linked to activities already subject to specific Walloon transport regulations.
Multi-site organizations: A representative sampling approach is permitted, it is possible to audit the most significant sites and extrapolate the results to reach the mandatory 80% final energy consumption threshold.
4 phases to transform compliance into a strategic lever
A structured journey, from regulatory compliance to concrete value creation for your business.
Framing & Eligibility
01
- Verification of Large Corporation / SME status
- Identification of the audit scope
- Analysis of potential dispensation conditions
- Compliance timeline planning
Collection & Analysis
02
- Energy flow mapping
- Sectoral performance benchmarking
- Identification of energy-saving opportunities
- Prioritization based on ROI
Reporting & Recommendations
03
- Drafting in full compliance with AMUREBA's Annex 6
- Quantifying financial and energy saving potentials
- Data-driven investment plan
- Submission on the "Mon espace" regional platform
Value Creation & Follow-up
04
- Implementation roadmap
- Guidance toward investment subsidies and grants
- Integration with your global carbon strategy
- Preparation for the next audit cycle
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