The UK Government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses ends on 31 March 2023. This means that the clock is ticking for businesses to reduce energy consumption before bills rise next spring.
Discounted gas and electricity bills are providing a lifeline for many businesses this winter, but with uncertainty around whether support will be available once the Energy Relief Scheme ends, there are actions businesses can take now to help reduce energy consumption and costs as well as their carbon footprint.
With energy prices for a medium-sized user predicted to rise by almost 30% in the next 5 years, many businesses are managing future risks by investing in energy efficiency now.
These measures include upgrading to LED lighting, reducing energy waste, installing onsite renewables and engaging teams to help you save on energy and ultimate save costs.
The average SME could reduce its energy bill by between 18% and 25% by installing energy efficiency measures
The average time for payback when installing energy efficiency measures is less than 1.5 years.
Of Greater Manchester businesses have already installed an energy efficiency measure to reduce their energy bills
Bee Net Zero offers free, impartial advice to help you reduce your energy bills by installing energy efficiency measures, energy management technology and even on-site renewables. Our network of partners can provide Greater Manchester businesses with the confidence to invest in the right energy efficiency measures for them.
Technical support and advice
Giving you the confidence to take action with tailored recommendations and guidance to help your business reduce energy consumption without affecting productivity our output.
Connecting with local suppliers
With a network of trusted, local suppliers, Bee Net Zero can help you find the right individual or organisation to install energy efficiency measures at the right price.
Engaging staff
Training and sharing knowledge with employees to embed energy efficiency knowledge into the organisation, building up competence and capability at all levels
Financing support
Helping you calculate ROI and payback of energy efficiency projects. Suggesting financial incentives, green financing options and support available to help ease the initial outlay.
Follow these guides from Bee Net Zero Partner, GC Business Growth Hub to make sure your business uses the grace period provided by the Governement's Energy Bill Relief Scheme as productively as possible to minimise your energy consumption.
