ENERGY MANAGEMENT
POWER UP PROFITABILITY
Ian Guest, Environmental Compliance Consultant at Valpak by Reconomy, is a practitioner member of ISEP and CIBSE-certified Low Carbon consultant specialising in ISO 50001:2018 The Energy Management Systems. Here, he explains how pioneers are looking to energy reduction and procurement to make cost savings.
In today's challenging economic climate, facilities managers across the UK are grappling with energy costs that can make or break operational budgets. Energy often represents one of the largest FM costs, yet many organisations still treat it as an unavoidable overhead rather than a manageable strategic resource.
Energy use represents a significant proportion of our carbon emissions, so tackling unnecessary usage will cut CO2e and help to meet sustainability goals, as well as meeting the demands of legislation such as ESOS and SECR. With the right approach, energy management can deliver substantial savings while also ensuring regulatory compliance.
The benefits of a comprehensive framework for managing energy use extend well beyond immediate cost reduction. For example, energy-efficient buildings command premium rents and sale prices, while environmental performance improvements support ESG commitments and enhance corporate reputations. The positive public relations opportunities arising from demonstrable environmental commitment can enhance brand value and customer loyalty.
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Smart energy management At its most basic, energy management involves comprehensive metering of consumption. But to be effective, data collection must be followed by detailed analysis to identify patterns, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
With monitoring techniques in place, targets for energy reduction are the next step. Regular reviews will mean that strategies are refined based on accurate performance data.
ESOS and SECR – navigating energy
obligations Provisional government figures show 2024 territorial greenhouse gas emissions for the UK at 371 million tonnes of carbon equivalent. While this has fallen by over 50% since 1990 – with considerable improvement from the energy sector – there is still more to be done.
As part of its mission to increase energy efficiency and reduce the carbon emissions produced by large
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