FEATURE PREMISES & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
LOOK BEYOND COMPLIANCE: future-proof against energy price rises
With over 70% of firms reported to be on the way to being ESOS compliant Caren Munro of Newey & Eyre urges installers to remind customers that energy efficiency must go much further
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SOS has been a fantastic tool in raising awareness of energy efficient measures
for commercial building owners but in reality businesses shouldn’t end with compliance. Newey & Eyre, as part of Rexel UK, elected to comply through the ISO 50001 certification route but now we are compliant we’ve not stopped there. Our head office expansion at Eagle Court
in Birmingham illustrates our commitment to continuous improvement in driving greater energy efficiency incorporating lighting and building controls that will help us achieve significant savings. In this way business owners must use the scheme as a mechanism to drive energy efficiency changes from within the core of their organisation from engaging with employees about the savings to be had to spark behaviour change through to really understanding building energy consumption through monitoring. While corporate social responsibility
(CSR) may be seen more as a ‘nice to have’ for many large organisations, research by the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) has shown that annual stock prices react positively to changes in CSR performance including the demonstration of energy awareness indicating a direct link between market share and CSR activity. As a business
compliance of legislative drivers such as ESOS. For example, striving further to gain BREEAM credits can earn businesses great CSR kudos while offering a future-proofed energy solution. In terms of what to recommend there is
committed to driving the green agenda Newey & Eyre continues to heavily invest in the search for the most innovative, energy technology available. Furthermore, the electrical wholesaler’s network of nationwide branches provides electricians with local access to world- leading green solutions first, empowering them to provide customers with everything they need to meet the needs of an ever-changing and increasingly complex environment. Inherently, electrical contractors are well placed to take on the role of the energy advisor and help educate customers about the benefits of demonstrating energy awareness beyond
Driving greater energy efficiency incorporating lighting and building controls will help achieve significant savings
a whole breadth of measures businesses can adopt to improve the efficiency of their organisations including lighting upgrades, electric vehicle charging points, building controls, voltage optimisation and energy monitoring systems. With lighting accounting for up to 40% of a business’s energy bill alone, LED lighting for example is a lucrative opportunity enabling users to further reduce energy consumption. In addition, lighting controls can
eliminate an estimated 60% or more of the wasted lighting energy in buildings while enhancing occupancy comfort and productivity. Our recommendation is that businesses fully embrace sustainable strategy, seeing it as much more than just a legal responsibility but a way to make major cost savings, improve their CSR credentials and future-proof against future energy price hikes.
Newey & Eyre T: 0800 783 6909
www.neweyandeyre.co.uk
PORTABLE EVAPORATIVE COOLER COMBATS TEMPERATURE SPIKES
ICS Cool Energy has launched a high-efficiency portable evaporative cooler to deliver fast and effective cooling to a variety of commercial workspaces in the face of seasonal temperature spikes. Available from its hire division, the robust Com Cool unit can deliver temporary, long-term and emergency temperature control to all types of buildings and for manufacturing processes. The unit’s tall, slim design provides optimum distribution of cooled air over an area of up to 100m2 with no need for refrigerant gases,
providing a more environmentally-friendly option than conventional air conditioning. The Com Cool unit is easy to move around and has a water tank with 30% more capacity than others on the market, reducing the need for frequent top-ups. Offering high volume air movement of 5,165m3/hr, the compact,
freestanding unit can direct cooler air in localised areas with the assistance of separate fans. It uses a natural evaporative process to cool air without the use of refrigerants by directing the air over a large water-retaining filter pad. Designed for fast rental installation and start-up, Com Cool can deliver effective cooling for a wide range of environments including workshops; the unit takes minutes to install and uses a standard 13a plug. The Com Cool evaporative cooler holds a maximum of 90 litres
compared with the industry standard of 40-60 litres and connected to mains water supplies for automatic top up so it is low maintenance and costs an average of around 20p per hour to run. “The Com Cool’s sustainable cooling process, versatility and quick installation makes it the perfect addition to our diverse hire offering,” comments UK sales director of the company’s hire division. “The steel unit’s portable and lightweight design is effective and practical for a variety of settings with castors and a robust stand it’s easy to move around.”
ICS Cool Energy 20 JULY/AUGUST 2016 | FACTORY EQUIPMENT T: 0800 774 7426
www.icscoolenergy.com
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