A. It is a legal document created at the request of the organization's board or oversight committee.

B. It compiles the information that regulatory agencies require, such as the scope and boundaries of the energy management system and the energy policy.

C. It provides an overview or summary of the energy management system that is approved by top management. The energy manual serves as a tool to establish and communicate the energy management commitments of the organization.

D. It provides a "roadmap" for stakeholders. The energy manual includes information on the components of the system, how those components interact, and key information on associated processes, procedures, and roles and responsibilities.