Case Study
In 2011, the University of Hull required building surveys to be carried out for identification and analysis of improvement projects in energy efficiency, carbon emissions and cost reductions. Our thermal imaging camera was deployed extensively identifying wide-ranging opportunities from additional insulation to control of air conditioning.
"ESL was instrumental in helping the University deliver its Carbon Management Plan by identifying, costing and then prioritising our carbon reduction projects. The staff are well educated, experienced professionals who carried out their work with a friendly manner". Ian Gibbs, Energy Manager, University of Hull
Energy Audits, Carbon Management and Renewables
Increasingly, as costs and regulations increase, organisations are looking to establish their performance on energy efficiency and carbon emissions. Our experience in these fields is extensive, having worked for many years with energy companies, the Carbon Trust and high energy-using businesses. We have carried out many energy audits related to both processes and buildings and more recently been directly involved in developing carbon management systems to the Carbon Trust Standard.
We have also been directly involved in the delivery of energy efficiency improvement programmes, implementing cost-effective short, medium and long-term projects. Audits can range from an analysis of the building’s or process’s energy use as a whole to identify simple and low cost improvements, to detailed thermographic surveys which highlight heat loss in specific areas / process elements.
As part of an energy audit, Environmental Strategies Ltd can help you identify how energy relates to carbon emissions and therefore assist in the development of a Carbon Management Plan. In general improvement measures are briefly described, quick estimates of potential cost savings, and simple payback periods provided. This will enable you to make decisions on prioritising energy efficiency / carbon reduction projects. We can then assist you further, as required, with more detailed analysis and implementation.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy technologies are becoming increasingly attractive as (a) the technologies develop, (b) fossil fuels become increasingly costly and (c) the Government incentives such as Feed-In tariffs (FITs) and Renewable Heat Incentives (RHI) are introduced. Assessment of the potential for applying these technologies in particular locations and / or for specific applications is a skill we have acquired over many years. In some instances this assessment can be built into a more general energy efficiency assessment to ensure the organisation has its priorities right in terms of capital spend on energy issues.
Many of the most cost-effective applications are in the domestic market. Environmental Strategies Ltd is not active in this sector, so for more information please visit our associated company, Pure Renewables.
