Energy Efficiency
                         
                         
                         

                        Step 2: Fix the basics

                        Small changes matter

                         
                         

                        Fix the basics

                        Small steps can make a big difference. By investing in energy efficient devices, substantial savings can be achieved. The technology is evolving and the behaviour has to evolve with it. 

                        Power Factor Correction

                         
                         

                        Improving your power factor can reduce your energy bill

                        The quantity of electric motors, induction heaters, and fluorescent lighting installed in commercial and industrial buildings has increased significantly. This reduces the power factor and efficiency of the electrical supply. Utilising power factor correction reduces the reactive current drawn from the electrical supply, reduces/removes reactive power charging, reduces CO2 emissions and kWh consumption, and creates greater supply capacity through more efficient energy use. In carbon emission terms, 95kg of CO2 is saved for every kVAr of PFC installed.

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                        Power factor correction
                         
                         

                        Culture Change

                         
                         

                        You should encourage staff to switch off devices when not in use

                        Many do not have sufficient experience or resource to develop an internal campaign to save energy focused on the employees. We can place someone within your facility to assist in the development and deployment of a campaign. This can be anything from one day, a week, or a permanent placement for a few weeks or months. The flexibility of this approach allows you to tailor-make the service to your exact requirements.

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                        Demand Response

                         
                         

                        Revenue opportunities for energy end-users

                        By enrolling in this programme, you agree to reduce your electricity consumption in response to peak system demand, grid emergencies or peak wholesale prices, thereby contributing to grid stability and lower market prices.

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                        What’s next? 
                        After fixing the basics, it’s time to automate to really deliver energy savings. Go to Step 3: Automate.
                          
                         
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                        Energy University

                        Energy University
                         

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                        Energy Efficiency Consultancy

                        Energy Efficiency Consultancy
                         

                        How energy efficient is your business?

                        Self assessment tool
                         

                        PFC calculator

                        PFC calculator
                         

                        Tackling Energy Event

                        Tackling Energy Event