In a world where customers are increasingly eco-conscious and energy bills and the carbon reduction commitment energy efficiency scheme are hitting businesses hard, commercial energy solutions are key.
Of course, businesses rely on electricity and reducing your electricity usage should be done with minimal impact on the working environment. There are a number of energy monitoring strategies available which allow you to do just this. If you’re looking for an effective way to reduce your energy bills and meet your carbon reduction commitments (the mandatory cap and trade scheme in the UK), you might want to consider a few of the following:
Voltage Optimisation
Estimates suggest 90% of organisations in the UK can save money through voltage optimisation. This works because the National Grid supplies power at a rate of 242 volts, whereas most electric equipment has an optimum voltage of 220 volts. A voltage optimisation unit acts as a transformer between the electrical supply and the power outage, providing electrical devices with a lower voltage, closer to that which they actually need. On installing a unit, you will find all the electrical equipment in your business - from lights to computers, heaters to heavy duty machinery - works as effectively as before – or even better.
Without voltage optimisation, excess voltage is dissipated by your equipment as heat and vibrations, reducing its lifespan. Small unnoticeable drops and fluctuations in electricity supply (sometimes as high as 253 volts) are also common and are detrimental to your equipment. Installing a voltage optimisation unit will not only prevent wasted energy and save money, but also prolong the life of your equipment.
Intelligent units such as Voltis come with meters for energy monitoring, allowing you to see how much energy and money your business has saved. Some businesses have reported a 20% saving on electrical costs from Voltis units: that’s a typical investment payback of just 2 to 3 years. As well as saving money, you could see a carbon emission reduction of 20%, helping you meet your carbon reduction commitment without sacrificing any use of your electrical equipment.
Sub Metering
Sub metering allows portable or fixed energy monitoring. Find out where and when you are using the most electricity, reported on simple graphs and images on your PC. Sub metering is an accurate and hassle-free form of energy management, offering you the insight you need to make changes to energy usage in your business.
Energy Management SystemsFull energy management systems offer businesses a high level of monitoring and control over their electricity supply. Installation is a large project best suited to refurbishments and new building developments due to the disruption caused. If you can install a full energy management system, however, the benefits are immense.
Systems such as Ipsis involve a unit being installed on each power source. An intelligent reporting suite gives users an energy profile and control over each power source, and they can be controlled individually, by room, by building or by equipment type (eg. heating, cooling or vending). Each source can be monitored and switched off when not in use. Ipsis even allows computers to be shut down ‘safely’ so no work is lost. If you are prepared to make changes to meet your carbon reduction commitment, energy management systems are extremely effective and offer complete control.
Marshall-Tufflex Energy Management offer a range of products to help organisations cut energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, save energy costs and assist with meeting CRC targets. We constantly pioneer new and effective solutions and develop products which help monitor, regulate and cut energy use delivering impressive results.
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Of course, businesses rely on electricity and reducing your electricity usage should be done with minimal impact on the working environment. There are a number of energy monitoring strategies available which allow you to do just this. If you’re looking for an effective way to reduce your energy bills and meet your carbon reduction commitments (the mandatory cap and trade scheme in the UK), you might want to consider a few of the following:
Voltage Optimisation
Estimates suggest 90% of organisations in the UK can save money through voltage optimisation. This works because the National Grid supplies power at a rate of 242 volts, whereas most electric equipment has an optimum voltage of 220 volts. A voltage optimisation unit acts as a transformer between the electrical supply and the power outage, providing electrical devices with a lower voltage, closer to that which they actually need. On installing a unit, you will find all the electrical equipment in your business - from lights to computers, heaters to heavy duty machinery - works as effectively as before – or even better.
Without voltage optimisation, excess voltage is dissipated by your equipment as heat and vibrations, reducing its lifespan. Small unnoticeable drops and fluctuations in electricity supply (sometimes as high as 253 volts) are also common and are detrimental to your equipment. Installing a voltage optimisation unit will not only prevent wasted energy and save money, but also prolong the life of your equipment.
Intelligent units such as Voltis come with meters for energy monitoring, allowing you to see how much energy and money your business has saved. Some businesses have reported a 20% saving on electrical costs from Voltis units: that’s a typical investment payback of just 2 to 3 years. As well as saving money, you could see a carbon emission reduction of 20%, helping you meet your carbon reduction commitment without sacrificing any use of your electrical equipment.
Sub Metering
Sub metering allows portable or fixed energy monitoring. Find out where and when you are using the most electricity, reported on simple graphs and images on your PC. Sub metering is an accurate and hassle-free form of energy management, offering you the insight you need to make changes to energy usage in your business.
Energy Management SystemsFull energy management systems offer businesses a high level of monitoring and control over their electricity supply. Installation is a large project best suited to refurbishments and new building developments due to the disruption caused. If you can install a full energy management system, however, the benefits are immense.
Systems such as Ipsis involve a unit being installed on each power source. An intelligent reporting suite gives users an energy profile and control over each power source, and they can be controlled individually, by room, by building or by equipment type (eg. heating, cooling or vending). Each source can be monitored and switched off when not in use. Ipsis even allows computers to be shut down ‘safely’ so no work is lost. If you are prepared to make changes to meet your carbon reduction commitment, energy management systems are extremely effective and offer complete control.
Marshall-Tufflex Energy Management offer a range of products to help organisations cut energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, save energy costs and assist with meeting CRC targets. We constantly pioneer new and effective solutions and develop products which help monitor, regulate and cut energy use delivering impressive results.
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