How to offset increasing gas bills in global wholesale market instability

As many organisations face unprecedented increases in gas bills in which the energy is being used for heating, hot water or steam production for manufacturing we all ultimately pay the price one way or the other but there are a number of relevant reviews any organisation could undertake to appraise whether more could be done to ultimately save energy and reduce cost and carbon footprint.

In terms of use for heating and hot water in buildings as follows;

1. How reliable and efficient is my heating plant, is it routinely serviced and when was it last replaced? More modern plant can effectively be up to 20% more efficient in conjunction with other measures
2. Would it be cost effective and feasible to install a Building management system to optimise and control energy use on site

These are two simple but possibly effective appraisals which could result on energy saving

In terms of use for steam production as follows;

1. How old and efficient is my current steam system? M&T programs could be developed to measure and see what levels of efficiency the plant operates
2. Could it be the right time to replace ageing plant with more modern efficient systems to include O2 Trim and VSD on burners, more up to date SAFED 3 control to further de-man and offset savings to increased energy costs
3. Do we routinely steam trap test and survey to identify passing traps which waste money

The items listed whilst not exhaustive may provide a useful start point and rather than doing nothing could save energy and carbon emissions, both of which go hand in hand! Just ask for further potential assistance.

For more information or advice on improving your energy efficiency please email us or telephone (01623) 741940.

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