According to National Grid, in 2019 more of Britain’s electricity production will come from zero carbon energy sources than from fossil fuels— the first time since the Industrial Revolution. This is positive progress towards the UK Government achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Here Ben Goodare, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, shares the changes businesses can make on their energy management journeys.
Firstly, identify how much energy you are using when the facility is not in operation by establishing a baseload. By conducting spot checks, for example over the weekend, you can identify if equipment is left running when it could be turned off. You can then think about making building refurbishments to reduce other energy waste, such as adding double or triple glazing or insulation. Switching to LEDs or placing lights on movement sensors can further reduce energy usage.
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