Energy Solutions
Rewiring Commercial Buildings To Be Revenue Generating Assets, Not Resource Drains
By Andrew Gordon, Managing Director UK & Ireland, Eaton
Amid a backdrop of soaring energy prices and growing environmental difficult
regulation, facilities challenge: managing properties
managers face in
a way that balances value for money with environmental progress.
Rising operating costs are already complicating purchasing decisions according to CBRE1
, with 77% of corporate
real estate leaders prioritising cost and value, and over a quarter citing sustainability considerations too.
The solution? Rewiring our approach to power management in commercial buildings.
It’s time to move past the outdated notion that commercial properties are simply energy consumers. Facilities managers have the means to unlock the untapped potential of these spaces, transforming them into independent, revenue-generating energy hubs that contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
The Untapped Opportunity: Buildings As A Grid The opportunity to transform commercial buildings into energy hubs is vast. By integrating renewable energy technologies, energy storage systems and advanced grid solutions, facilities managers can turn their buildings into independent energy producers.
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However, we are yet to see Britain’s commercial buildings take steps to achieve this. Currently, only 5%2
of buildings
in the UK (1.3 million) are equipped with solar panels. Even more striking is the fact that more than 90% of these panels are installed on domestic properties.
Here lies a significant opportunity for facilities managers. By installing solar panels on rooftops and combining them with energy storage solutions, facilities managers can capture excess energy during off-peak hours, storing it for later use. Such a move reduces their building’s reliance on the grid, offering both energy savings and enhanced control over energy consumption.
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