Utilities can often make up a significant part of a business’s budget. Costs can quickly mount when you take into consideration the additional outlay of operational overheads, stretched resources and increasing bills. As an energy services provider, in recent years we have seen a step-change in a growing number of organisations strategically choosing to outsource
In this series, we are going to guide you through the process of establishing an energy management strategy that is fully embedded in your organisation. It’s a process like any other and in this introductory strategic overview, we want to give you the basic secrets to success; knowledge, power, and resilience. Knowledge This element is
In 2002, the EU Directive on the energy performance of buildings was introduced. The notion was to make people aware of the impact of climate change and reduce the energy consumption of buildings and carbon emissions. The principle behind the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations (EPBR) is to make the energy efficiency of a building
When it comes to the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework, all qualifying businesses are required to report on their annual emissions and provide a narrative commentary of any energy efficiency actions. Provided within the Environmental Report Guidelines, which were updated earlier this year, this table gives the basics of what you need to
It’s true that people use an outsourced energy bureau to maximise their cost recoveries. Our customers recover five times more on average than the cost of the service. A typical service that we provide includes managing, checking and processing your utility bills, verifying your energy data, and negotiating with utility suppliers for cost recoveries. But
You may have been fortunate, falling under the radar for all sorts of environmental legislation, to have never had to learn the acronyms CRC, ESOS, DEC, GHG. However, this next one is one you will have to learn. CCL – the Climate Change Levy is coming for you, it’s coming for everyone. CCL has been
What does the new SECR framework mean for you? The new Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting framework (SECR) comes into force on 1 April 2019. It contributes to the government’s Clean Growth Strategy which encourages business and industry to reduce their energy production by 20% by 2030. Building on existing mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting
It’s been over 12 months since we undertook a business improvement project that included a thorough business process analysis of our Bureau services department. This analysis, coupled with the implementation of a management information tool and an increase to staff volume by 25%, led to significant improvements within the Bureau. A key part of this
As we launch the 2019 roadmap for Sigma, now is a good time to reflect on the journey so far. When EDW Technology acquired TEAM in 2017, they promised to make significant changes for our flagship energy management software, Sigma. Release 10 In spring 2018, a major architectural update delivered a brand-new look Sigma with
Energy surveys and data validation can both have a positive effect on managing your energy usage as well as your budget. These can be completed as a one off, or as part of a regular programme, depending on your objectives. An energy survey alone can identify existing and potential issues relating to energy usage. A
At this time of year, we all revisit the heating controls and turn on the lights earlier at home. It’s not so straightforward for businesses; with numerous people occupying the premises and large, complicated heating and cooling systems. So, if you’re responsible for the energy management in your building and the comfort of your organisation’s
July 2019 will be the final reporting deadline for CRC Phase 2 and we already know that the fiscal element of this scheme is due to be replaced by an increased Climate Change Levy (CCL) rate. But what does this mean for those who have been participating in CRC since it started in 2010, both
