本手册的目标这是ISO 50001基本手册的第一版。本手册的目的是为希望实施符合ISO 50001标准的能源管理系统（EnMS）的企业提供用户友好的指导，并在长期内通过有效运行和维护EnMS实现能源绩效的持续改进。虽然本手册专门针对中小型企业，但预计各种规模的组织都会发现它对开发能源管理系统很有用。结构/布局ISO 50001:2011手册由以下四个部分组成:第1节-本手册简介讨论了手册的意图和布局。 第2节——ISO 50001:2011和其他相关文件介绍ISO 50001:2011标准，并讨论其与其他相关文件的关系。第3节-实施和使用包括与ISO 50001:2011要求应用相关的主题领域的信息。第4节-能源管理系统包括ISO 50001:2011要求条款的文本（ISO 50001的结构使标准的所有要求都在第4条中提供）。此外，还提供了实施能源管理系统关键部分的实践指南。此外，本节还包括一家虚构公司ABC Inc.的示例，该公司的开发目的是演示如何在一家典型公司中实施。 还包括每个部分的EnMS审核清单。根据国家标准:CAN/CSA-ISO 50001 2011版CAN/CSA-ISO 50001:11是ISO 50001标准《能源管理系统要求及使用指南》的第一版。它于2011年6月发布，是加拿大首个国家能源管理系统标准。标准本身可在CSA的网站上购买。

Objective of this handbookThis is the first edition of the ISO 50001 essentials handbook. The objective of this handbook is to provide user-friendly guidance to enterprises who wish to implement an ISO 50001-conformant Energy Management System (EnMS), and in the longer term to accomplish continual improvement in energy performance through effective operation and maintenance of an EnMS. While this handbook is specifically aimed at the small and medium enterprises, it is expected that organizations of all sizes will find it useful for developing an energy management system.Structure / LayoutThe handbook on ISO 50001:2011 consists of the following four sections:Section 1 - Introduction to this handbookDiscusses the intent and layout of the handbook.Section 2 - ISO 50001:2011 and other related documentsIntroduces the ISO 50001:2011 Standard and discusses its relationship to other related documents.Section 3 - Implementation and useIncludes information on topical areas related to the application of the ISO 50001:2011 requirements.Section 4 - Energy management systemIncludes the text of the ISO 50001:2011 requirements Clauses (ISO 50001 is structured so that all requirements of the Standard are provided within Clause 4). This is supplemented by guidance on practical aspects for implementing key parts of an Energy Management System. Additionally, this section includes examples from a fictional company, ABC Inc. developed to demonstrate how implementation might work in a typical company. An EnMS audit checklist for each section is also included. Based on the National Standard: CAN/CSA-ISO 50001 2011 edition CAN/CSA-ISO 50001:11 is the first edition of the ISO 50001 Standard, Energy management systems - Requirements with guidance for use. It was released in June 2011, and is the first national energy management systems standard for Canada. The Standard itself is available for purchase at CSA's website.