FEATURE ENERGY EFFICIENCY 2020: THE YEAR TO ADDRESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY
2020 is set to be a landmark year for many reasons - the onset of Brexit in the United Kingdom, the start of a crawl towards sustainability targets and more savings needing to be made than ever before. James Longley, managing director of Utility Bidder, suggests now is the time to review energy as a business
Targets have been set by the
government of being carbon neutral by 2050. This may seem far into the future, after all, 30 years is a long time, but it is those that start to make the changes now that will reap the most benefits. The considerations of energy efficiency
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s we enter 2020, it seems tempting just to treat it like any other year. A
majority of SMEs will cautiously set out goals and aims for the year and budgets will be set as usual. However, for those that are not aware, sustainability and energy efficiency should be the standout aims for the year.
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need to be two-fold - on one hand, measures to ensure equipment being created is energy efficient, but on the other, having the best procurement in place is vital to ensure that manufacturers are saving money in the long term. There are many strategic ways
businesses can reduce costs and their carbon footprint at the same time, all it takes is a mindset and a commitment to change: Conduct an energy audit: This is a
relatively simple step most companies can set up for themselves. Simply taking
a detailed look and review of energy efficiency can make all the difference. It can identify where excesses are being spent, where improvements might be able to be quickly actioned and also gives an idea of whether a business is paying too much for its energy. Set up an energy efficiency team: On
top of any changes businesses make to their energy policies or any advantages they can find from an audit, having a bought-in group within a business can help encourage culture change when it comes to energy. A monthly, informal meeting to discuss and set targets can really foster a sense of collective responsibility. Having targets shared will also help. Outsource data storage: Taking
steps to store data offsite or secure information to specialist companies can
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