Sectors
Every business in the UK needs to assess its energy usage. Certain industries and sectors however have specific operational variables which make their need for improvement greater than others. Larger buildings with higher proliferation of lighting, pumps, motors and ventilation systems are most commonly in need of urgent attention.
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Facilities ManagementSustainability is an increasingly significant issue in facilities management. It is rare not to open an FM journal and be presented with an article on rising legislation and associated energy initiatives. Traditionally FM’s have not been accountable for the energy consumed on their client's estate. However, social change and the recent legislation are forcing a rethink, with energy reduction targets now commonplace. |
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HotelsHotels present very particular energy challenges. At 3.00am services such as communal lighting and ventilation are still running at near full capacity and any energy efficiency strategies have to be very carefully designed so as not to compromise the guest experience. |
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HospitalsThe McKinsey report of 2009 highlighted that between now and 2014 the NHS need to achieve planned savings in the region of £20 billion. Furthermore the recent introduction of the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme places pressure on the NHS to actively monitor and reduce carbon emissions and take early action to save energy. |
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Business Parks and Office BlocksBusiness parks and office blocks can be among the worst offenders when it comes to energy efficiency. The amount of energy wasted on inefficient lighting alone can be staggering. This is usually due to the complexities of the tenancy agreements - one office block can be home to many different companies who may or may not be paying the energy bills. It is certain however, that eventually the building owner will pay for these inefficiencies as increasingly clients will seek more energy efficient premises. |