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With the help of the Suffolk Coastal Business Energy Advisor
local businesses are reaping the benefits of reduced energy costs
and downsizing their carbon footprints.
Local company Recassa Financial Solutions Ltd based in
Martlesham is set to save £1,200 in electricity costs alone thanks
to the Suffolk Coastal business energy advisor identifying that
they could find a cheaper electricity charge.
“The business energy advisor is on hand to carry out energy
audits for local companies to help enable them to address areas
that can help to save them money and make the running of their
business greener,” said Cllr Andrew Nunn, Cabinet Member for the
Green Environment.
As well as identifying a cheaper electricity charge the business
energy advisor was also able to provide a thorough overhaul of the
business premises and provide a detailed suggested action plan for
the business.
The action plan included over £2,700 worth of savings that
Recassa Financial Solutions could potentially make. By insulating
the office roof a possible saving of at least £167 per year could
be made. By replacing lighting with energy efficient bulbs up to
£100 could be saved and by reviewing and upgrading the heating
systems savings of a further £1,000 a year could be made.
Taking part in a business energy advisor audit can identify
several hundred pounds worth of savings for local businesses, but
it not only identifies one-off savings but those that will continue
to save money and reduce carbon production in the future. So far,
the business energy advisor has helped local businesses identify
average savings of £5,253 in energy costs and 22.28 tonnes of
carbon across the district.
“Although getting in touch with the business advisor service makes
good money sense it also makes good business sense too as customers
and clients are increasingly aware of using greener,
environmentally responsible suppliers and are taking this into
account when looking for products or services,” added Cllr
Nunn.
Once an action plan has been drawn up there is follow up support
and advice available from the advisors over the phone as well as a
follow up visit to check how they are getting on with implementing
the suggested action plans.
“The help on hand from the business advisory service is
particularly helpful as most businesses do not have specific
environmental management roles in their organisations. The vast
majority of businesses in Suffolk Coastal are quite small so this
is particularly beneficial for them and I would encourage
businesses to arrange an appointment if they are keen to find out
more about improving their green credentials and reducing energy
costs,” added Cllr Nunn.
To find out more information about the advisory service or make
an appointment with the energy advisor businesses can visit
www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk/yourbusiness/energyadvice Businesses
can also get in contact with the business energy advisor by calling
01394 444257 or email
anna.martin@groundwork.org.uk
The business energy advisor is provided in partnership between
Suffolk Coastal, Groundwork East of England and the Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty Sustainable Development
Fund.