Resumen
This paper discusses some of the keyissues related to the institutionalization of best practice in industrialenergy efficiency. It presents the structure and functionality of an integratedand computer-aided framework that logically supports the complete cycle ofcontinuous energy efficiency improvement, the requirements of ISO 50001, andoutlines some useful resources and tools developed to support the framework.Results of real life application involving over 100 manufacturing companies arealso outlined.