“Everyone is keen theses to keep costs low but
also to reduce their carbon footprint, and with the right advice, those two things go hand in hand. “Having established ourselves in the industry, we
found our services during lockdown were increas- ingly in demand for property developers, house- builders and construction companies to manage their energy connection needs. It was diffi cult for them to organise installation of services, or get me- ters fi tted, but with our contacts in the industry, we were able to help out and get things moving a little quicker. T at side of the business is now taking off and we’re getting more and more referrals via word of mouth.” Dunore Energy prefers to act as an outsourced
Energy Manager, a role to which few companies can aff ord to dedicate a full-time member of staff . Instead, Dunore Energy will look after contracts management, checking that its clients are on the best possible tariff , while at the same time, advising the fi rm on its energy usage. Unlike at home, where most people are aware
of the cost of leaving lights or appliances switched on, there’s often less willingness to be so diligent when it comes to the workplace. Simple things like turning off monitors when you leave the offi ce for the evening, or not having laptops or mobile phones plugged in all day, are simple changes a business can make. Dunore Energy will visit the client’s premises
Jon Newsham Founder of Dunore Energy
and advise on ways to reduce energy costs, maybe by installing move- ment sensors that turn lights off when there is no one in that area, or discussing ways to generate power on site. Jon added: “Sustainability and the environment are high priority now and when putting things in place to be greener also means you save money, it makes perfect sense. We aren’t here simply to do a good deal, we want to work with the client to build into the businesses pro- cesses that deliver lower costs.” Over the past three years, Jon has built the business through net-
working and referrals, where it is appropriate and possible, preferring face-to-face meetings to explain his services. Dunore Energy does not cold call customers and is very much aware that there is some poor practice within the sector that can lead to mistrust from potential customers. “One thing that always amazes me is when I fi nd that a company
that is perhaps looking at utility bills of £60,000 to £70,000 a year, does a deal on the phone with someone they don’t know,” said Jon. “Imagine if you were looking at buying a piece of equipment that was anywhere near that kind of price. You’d want to do your research, see it, have everything explained to you, and do a price comparison before you’d agree a deal. “Yet that is exactly what happens with utility bills. It’s an awful lot of money but, maybe because it is something intangible, and a necessary expense, they just agree to a deal that sounds attractive. T at’s not great business sense, it is far better to have someone looking after your inter- ests, keeping in touch on a month, quarterly or annual basis to advise on what’s available and what you can do to save money.”
Contact Dunore Energy on 01933 427601 or visit
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