Energy Saving

Saving energy makes good business sense. Many companies think of energy as a fixed overhead but saving energy is actually one of the easiest ways to reduce costs and improve your reputation.

Most businesses sometimes evaluate saving costs (via saving energy) by simply by switching machines off after use, or turning the heating down in warm weather. However with Image control this can be taken to a whole new level. Why have the heating on at all if no one is there. Why run 4 boilers, when at the current time three have enough capacitry. Why not turn on the lights outside when a light sensor says its now dark. The benifits of such a system are huge, and connot be under-estimated. However the effects of good energy management are far more reaching. This page will hopefully give you some examples of how proper building management will effect the way you consider cost and value forever.

Energy Saving is not an option

Stay ahead of government regulation, instead of being fined by it. With climate change so high on the political agenda, we are likely to see more initiatives like the Climate Change Levy and the Emissions Trading Scheme, as well as tighter building regulations. Already high energy uses in the business sector attract large fines, if your energy consumption is poorly managed. Energy comsunption gives several hidden benifits also. Better management of equipment prolongs its life. Bulbs which lasted 3 months, now last 6. Boilers are under less stress due ot better management, air conditioning units maintain a temperature, rather than attempt to achieve a impossible one.

We live in a enbirnment conscious world. By demonstrating a commitment to saving energy, you will increase your appeal in the market and attract a wider customer base. Being prepared for changes in legistraction now will save you time and money when they are introduced. Plus, if you start saving energy straight away, you will immediately reduce the levy on your energy bill.

If you would like further example of how image control can considerably lower your energy bills, along with offering you all the other benifits image control offer, please feel free to contact us using the contact us page

Further Information

Here is some further reading to Governement based links with some of the aims, targets, and legistration the UK governement impose of businesses.

http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/energy/review/ - Overview of Energy in the UK
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/energy/eec/index.htm - Enery Efficiency Commitment
http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/ofgem/index.jsp - Ofgem: The office of Gas and Electricity Markets
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/energy/review/index.htm - Governments Action to imporve Energy in the UK
http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1130474 - Governement Building Regulations