Energy Audits
Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from a general energy audit:
Purpose:
To identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and improve operational efficiency.
Process:
Introductory conversation. Speak with one of our energy surveyors to discuss options available
Site Visit: A physical inspection of the building and equipment to identify areas of inefficiency and potential energy savings.
Analysis: analysis of the data and findings to identify specific areas for improvement.
Recommendations: Tailored recommendations for improving energy efficiency, including specific actions and technologies.
Benefits:
Cost Savings: By reducing energy consumption, businesses can lower their energy bills.
Improved Efficiency: Optimizing energy usage can lead to better overall operational efficiency.
Reduced Carbon Footprint: Lowering energy consumption can help businesses reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to sustainability goals.
Compliance: Energy audits can help businesses meet regulatory requirements and standards.
Public procurement Act – Sustainability and Social Value and Energy Efficiency
The Act encourages public sector buyers to consider social value and sustainability factors in their procurement decisions, including energy efficiency Suppliers are required to document their greenhouse gas emissions and how they aim to reduce them in their Carbon Reduction Programmes, which may be used as part of the procurement process.
Who Can Benefit?
Businesses: To reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Organisations: To meet sustainability goals and reduce their carbon footprint.
Building Owners: To improve the energy performance of their buildings.
Key Focus Areas:
Lighting: Identifying opportunities to use more energy-efficient lighting.
Heating, Checking controls, automation upgrade options
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Optimising HVAC systems for efficiency.
Equipment: Identifying energy-inefficient equipment and recommending replacements or upgrades.
Building Envelope: Improving the insulation and sealing of buildings to reduce heat loss where possible.
Energy Management Systems: Implementing energy management systems to monitor and control energy usage.
Water use: As water charges increase from April are you wasting water in your business
Transport: Both in and out. Could you reduce your supplier’s delivery costs to you, considered electrifying your business transport but don’t know where to start
Grants and Funding
Vision2030 will discuss the options available to source funding for any recommendations we make. There are several match funded grants available and asset funding over up to 10 years
Here are some examples of funding available for companies looking to move to a carbon reduction programme:
www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/growth-hub/green-business-support/green-business-grants/
www.businessgrowthwestmidlands.org.uk/support-programmes/west-midlands-net-zero-grants/
www.northnorthants.gov.uk/grants-and-support/nndecarb-business-grant-scheme
www.westberks.gov.uk/article/42586/REPF-Business-Grant-Scheme-eligibility-criteria-and-guidance
So, get in touch today to begin your journey to lower bills, carbon reduction, increased sales, new marketing messages and increasing your cashflow as a business without laying out any monies
Please note that Vision2030 has a wide network of businesses that can help with a variety of services including B Corp, ESG (Environmental, Sustainability and Governance), Renewable energy products, automation of energy use and many other options all delivered in a language that you can understand.
