Energy - Identifying and targeting energy savings in buildings

We are all well aware of the tough economic climate and its impact on the competitiveness of UK businesses. The situation is not made an easier with the volatility in the energy market and the upward impact this can have on energy prices. The need to cut costs coupled with ever rising fuel prices puts pressure on businesses to find quick, low cost and long-term energy savings. The Government has recognised this as a major issue for UK business and have set out their approach for supporting businesses in The Energy Efficiency Strategy: The Energy Efficiency Opportunity in the UK, published in November 2012. 

The strategy sets out how the Government plans to support businesses and ensure a wider adoption of energy efficient practices. It highlights that “there is significant potential for cost-effective investment in energy efficiency” but also points out that “this potential is not being realised in full”. A more proactive approach to energy efficiency could improve the competitiveness of UK businesses. Evidence very clearly suggests that “Improved energy efficiency can bolster productivity and increase growth”, a point emphasized in the Governments strategy.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimate that 80% of the potential cost savings through implementing energy saving measures in buildings remains untapped. Energy and cost savings from buildings presents a huge potential for organizations trying to reduce operating costs and targeting energy savings.

As a result many businesses are now reviewing their approach to energy and carbon management as a means to cut costs and increase efficiency. A robust approach will also ensure that businesses meet ever increasing Carbon driven legislation and better manage their corporate and social responsibility. 

This 1 day course aims to help organisations identify energy wastage in buildings and ways to make energy savings. This course will help you to improve your awareness of energy consumption on site, enhance your ability to identify areas of wastage, provide useful tools to conduct an energy audit and provide advice about the appropriate focus areas to initiate action.

Objectives

Course content

The course will explore a range of topics including:

• Introduction to energy waste in the workplace
• Invoice validation: understanding your energy invoices and identifying areas for financial improvements.
• Undertaking a basic building energy audit
• Practical demonstration involving lighting and energy meters
• This course will be delivered as a mixture of theoretical and practical modules, including explanations of time switches for appliances, case studies and images of energy wastage in buildings as well as a mock building energy audit.

04/07/2013 09:00 - 16:00