The energy policy should be in agreement with the legal and other requirements that the organization presently subscribes. The other requirements are special policies which the firm follows like Energy Star. The energy policy must include a commitment to comply with legal and other requirements. Any deviations would require notification to the management review which would be discussed later. The firm must have direct access to these requirements which should get updated if any change occurs. The firm must record their compliance to these requirements and update it when change occurs. These legal and other requirements can be identified from any of the following:
a) Existing permits, licenses, manuals, records
b) Discussion with personnel throughout organization about requirements
c) Federal, state and local regulatory agencies
d) Code of federal regulations
e) Trade periodicals
f) Electronic Newsletter