Rethinking your energy use could be the secret to saving your business money and protecting it from rising costs. No matter what sector you work in, the price of energy is a huge concern. Bee Net Zero is here to help you embrace flexibility and efficiency.
If you live in certain Greater Manchester postcodes, you can take advantage of Electricity North West's Energy Flexibility Tenders which could even see you make extra revenue from flexing your energy use.
All busineses in Greater Manchester can learn more about how to embrace energy effiency, flexing how you work to unveil massive benefits. This page has a guide to energy-efficiency, pulling together resources from our comprehensive support network that will help you on the way.
Whatever sector you work in, improving your organisation's energy efficiency could increase your profitability by saving money, protecting against potential future energy price increases and it could even make you more productive.
Taking steps to become more energy efficient doesn't always mean investing in expensive green tech, there are small changes that every business can make to reap the rewards - some of which are quick, easy and have no cost involved at all.
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
You can't reduce your energy use without understanding when and where you're using the most. Accurately measure and report your business' carbon emissions and discover paths for impactful reductions with this free, easy-to-use carbon calculator from Green Economy and GM Business Growth Hub.
Make sure you’re on the best energy tariff for your business. Get in touch with your energy supplier to understand what tariffs they provide and compare what they offer with other providers before agreeing a contract. Or, use a comparison site to check rates. You may even find some great renewable options.
Draught-proofing is a really simple but effective way to reduce your energy bills. By preventing heat escaping, you'll reduce the amount of energy needed to heat a space. Block unwanted gaps around windows, doors and floors that let the cold air in and warm air out.
The lightbulbs you use can make a huge difference to your energy use and bills. Compared to halogen bulbs, LED bulbs use very little energy and are long-lasting. Upgrading to LED bulbs could deliver significant cost savings, on average in under 3 years.
Well-maintained boilers are significantly more efficient to run, so maintaining the boiler can save you money in the long run. Some boilers also require a yearly service in order to remain under warranty.
Switch off appliances, machinery or any electronics when they're not needed and you'll see a significant reduction in your energy use. Appliances that have a stand-by light, or are hot to touch when they’re plugged in, are using energy just by being plugged in. You can also invest in timers for things like drinks coolers and electronics that don't need to be on 24/7.
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.
Green Economy has a dedicated team of sustainability, net zero and carbon footprinting advisors that will help you implement energy efficiency measures and meet your commercial, environmental and financial objectives. Find out what they can do for you below.
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.
The Energy Innovation Agency has a whole host of low carbon solutions to help your business become smarter with energy use. Access a pipeline of market-ready, business-appropriate, innovative low carbon technologies along with wrap-around strategic diagnostic & implementation support. They can help you find a trusted supplier to solve energy saving, generation and storage, analytics and monitoring challenges.
Contact the Energy Innovation Agency
Search for suppliers using Green Economy's directory of installers, equipment suppliers and solution providers. This platform aims to help organisations make an informed decision when sourcing local suppliers for energy saving initatives and green tech, simplifying the procress.
Here are some examples of other Greater Manchester businesses that are working to reduce their energy consumption and reaping the rewards.
