SMEs pay price for poor energy management
WITH volatile energy markets and increasing costs, it is becoming more important for businesses to understand their energy consumption. However, small and medium-sized businesses do not give energy management the priority it needs and end up paying the price for it. Typically, sourcing and managing an energy service provider and interpreting usage data will feature low down on the list of priorities. However, with greater energy insight and simple behavioural changes, businesses can generate savings of up to 15%. By gaining control of energy
usage, SMEs can identify areas of over-usage and analyse their data to better understand where savings can be implemented. IMServ believes there are five key questions that SMEs should be asking their energy service provider to ensure they secure the best deal:
If an energy management strategy is introduced, what are the savings? Specific savings will vary from industry to industry but
providers should be able to give an idea of any potential financial saving.
Do you have a service which is tailored to SMEs? Service providers worth working with will be able to offer you something tailored to your business rather an out-of-the-box solution.
Is your data easy to interpret? Ensure the data you will receive is presented in a user-friendly platform which suits your needs.
What kind of contracts do you offer?Typically, contracts are offered over a fixed term but ask what your options are and select the best fit for your business.
What practical measures should be implemented? Communicating to and educating your staff will be key to any savings you make to improve your energy usage. Once you have found the right provider, ask them for their advice on practical measures you can take.
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BSI celebrates success as Milton Keynes turns 50
BSI, the British Standards Institution, is pleased to be part of Milton Keynes, one of the fastest growing cities in the UK. Having set up our UK office in the area on June 1 1983, we are proud of our on-going commitment to the city and to helping businesses turn standards of best practice into habits of excellence. We recently celebrated five years at Kitemark Court, named after the BSI Kitemark™, which ranks among the UK’s most trusted brands. The renowned mark of excellence can be seen on thousands of products, from fire extinguishers to horse riding helmets. As the world’s first national
standards body, we are responsible for originating many of the most commonly used management systems standards and publish nearly 2,900 standards annually. These address the most pressing issues of today, from information
security to energy management, spanning sectors including aerospace, automotive, built environment, food, healthcare and IT. We are committed to helping our clients drive performance, manage risk and grow sustainably, making their organisation resilient. We are also dedicated to developing and supporting our 350 people based in Milton Keynes, so much so that last year we were awarded the highly regarded Silver Investors in People standard across all our UK sites. Maureen Sumner Smith, managing
director, BSI UK & Ireland, says: “We are very proud of the 30-plus years of success we have had here in Milton Keynes. Our strength is built on the experience, skills and enthusiasm of our employees based in and around Milton Keynes who work hard to make excellence a habit. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the community both here and throughout the UK.”
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