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ISSN 2057-5912 (Print) ISSN 2057-5920 (Online) Scan the QR code to download your free guide to carbon reporting today. www.achilles.com ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 3 NEWS NEWS ECO PRIMARY SCHOOL RECEIVES £133K GOVERNMENT GRANT GOLDSMITHS GIVES ULTRAFLO U1000MKII RANGE LOW-CARBON HEATING THE CLAMP-ON ALTERNATIVE TO Lincolnshire primary school CUTTING PIPES AND MECHANICAL has received over £133,000 METERS FROM MICRONICS, FOR funding from the Public THE ‘GREEN’ LIGHT A SIMPLE, LOW COST FLOW AND Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to ENERGY MEASUREMENT FROM become more energy efficient. Goldsmiths, University of London OUTSIDE THE PIPE! Kirkby la Thorpe CofE Primary Academy, in Sleaford, were successfully is set to install a new low-carbon awarded a Government grant to fund a heating network that will reduce its gas Low Carbon and Sustainability project, which involved installing an Air Source consumption by over 75% and save Heat Pump, energy efficient hand dryers, over 1100 tonnes of CO2 each year. Energy Monitoring and Management. The £1billion Public Sector ork on the system has been given the go-ahead after it was Decarbonisation Scheme provided announced that Goldsmiths has secured a £5m grant under grants for public sector bodies to Phase 2 of the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation fund heat decarbonisation and W Scheme. The new heating network will contribute 35% of the carbon energy efficiency measures; and emissions savings needed for Goldsmiths to be on track to meet the ECO school were triumphant its PLAN25 target of becoming carbon neutral by 2025. The project despite an oversubscription and stiff will involve installing a new network of insulated underground competition from across the country. pipes around the campus and replacing ageing gas boilers with an The carbon savings, 21.54 tonnes electrically powered heat pump. The College worked with energy of CO , are equivalent to planting 147 2 solutions provider SSE to design the project. trees. The primary school will also benefit In 2019 Goldsmiths responded to a Green New Deal campaign financially from the project, saving HVAC Technical Solutions Limited were been previously received an Eco- led by students and staff by declaring a climate emergency and £1,177 annually, on their heating bills. appointed to carry out the mechanical Schools Green Flag Award. making its carbon neutral pledge. As well as addressing the global UK Energy Watch Group, a engineering works. They installed The Public Sector Decarbonisation climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions will have a positive impact NEW! specialist Energy Consultancy based the Toshiba VRV systems, two split Scheme, managed by the BEIS and on air quality in the College’s home borough of Lewisham, where air Now available in the in Lancashire, helped the school AC system, central controller system, delivered by Salix Finance, to date has original pipe-mounted pollution consistently exceeds WHO safety limits. or new wall-mounted, by carrying out the feasibility study, and stripped out the old plant room, launched two Phases with a total of display & keyboard Work on the new heating system is due to be completed format with extended grant application, contractor tender radiators and additional electrical works. £1.75 billion offered to public sector by the end of March 2022. While some gas boilers will be retained pipe range. procurement, project management Kirkby la Thorpe Church of organisations. www.kltprimary.co.uk to provide top-up heat to the network during cold weather they and on-going energy monitoring. England Primary Academy has www.ukenergywatch.co.uk will only provide around 20% of the total output of the system. This The ULTRAFLO range of clamp-on metering solutions proportion will be further reduced as additional measures including the New U1000MKII-WM with wall or panel mounted display and keyboard offers a complete are implemented. package alternative to traditional in-line flow and Water Treatment is essential for Efficiency, Jeanette Batten, Director of Estates and Facilities Management at energy meters. Goldsmiths said: “This project is a huge step towards Goldsmiths’ If you need to monitor and manage water and energy PLAN25 target of becoming carbon neutral by 2025 and I am consumption in your facility the ULTRAFLO range offers Performance and Maintenance of delighted that we have secured this Government funding so that a best value solution including lower cost, no disruption work on the new heating network can begin. The success of our installation and dry maintenance for hot and chilled water applications ranging from 22 to 225mm OD. Commercial Heating Systems funding bid is down to the hard work of the project team supported And the range can be used as a standalone installation by the expertise of SSE.” ndustry Bodies; the Industrial and system performance and the or form an integral part of your aM&T or Building The new heat network has been designed so that it can be Energy Management System. Commercial Heating Equipment need for early replacement of connected to a district heating scheme as and when this becomes Simple to install – connect power and enter the pipe Suitable for: Association, ICOM, and the heating system components.” I available. Goldsmiths has already had initial discussions with inside diameter, adjust the sensors and clamp-on the Steel, Plastic Manufacturers of Equipment for “Any installation must be Lewisham Council about such a scheme. pipe – no specialist skills or tools required! and Copper pipe, 22 to Heat Networks Association, MEHNA thoroughly flushed and cleaned Compact, rugged and reliable, the ULTRAFLO range The total value of the heat network project is £5.7m, of which 225mm OD have launched a Quick Guide to before it can be filled and used. £5m will come from a grant from the Public Sector Decarbonisation has been designed to provide sustained performance in industrial environments. Water Treatment, to help designers, This quick guide deals with all Scheme. In total £75m of funding from the Department of Business, owners, insurers, managers, aspects of water treatment for Energy and Industrial Strategy was made available through the operators, maintenance personnel Industrial and commercial heating Scheme with £5m the maximum amount that a single organisation to understand what effect any water systems and heat networks. “ could be awarded. and its subsequent treatment will “It complements the full In total the three key PLAN25 projects – the new heating MADE IN BRITAIN have on their heating system. water treatment guide launched network, the LED lighting upgrade, and the Building Management Steve McConnell, Director of ICOM in 2017, and acts as a quick heating systems and heat networks Systems upgrade – are forecast to save the College around £260,000 and MEHNA said; “The consequences reference check to ensure that all will operate more efficiently.” each year. of inappropriate or non-existent water parties from designers and owners to You can download the quick guide In November 2020 Goldsmiths was awarded a £63,300 grant For further information call us on treatment can prove costly to rectify. managers and maintenance personnel here: www.mehna.org.uk/media/ under the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund to work with energy The treatment of water in closed and understand the water treatment required +44 (0)1628 243064 f0ab11764d1da507456d17c82ecad55f/ solutions provider SSE Enterprise and develop a detailed design for open heating systems is essential for for their plant and heating systems and or email [email protected] Water-treatment-quick- a new heat network. Note: the 1100 tonnes CO2 reduction refers to the avoidance of fouling, biofouling, to give guidance on how to achieve it.” guide-24521.pdf CO2 equivalent (CO2e). www.micronicsflowmeters.com corrosion and scale. These problems “By studying the contents and https://www.gold.ac.uk/about/gnd/carbon-reduction/ can result in energy wastage, poor following the freely given advice, https://sse.co.uk/ 4 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 5 NEWS

More energy is required to keep a room at a constant UK POWER NETWORKS WORKS temperature than to re-heat it after it has cooled.

WITH CARBON TRUST TO SET Heat naturally moves to cooler spaces. If the heat input is high, SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS the warmth is constantly dissipating, even in well insulated rooms. UK Power Networks Energy loss is slower when a room’s temperature drops. The longer a room has become the first remains cooler, the more energy is saved when compared with the energy UK distribution network lost by maintaining a constant higher temperature. operator to have its carbon reduction plan and targets endorsed So, why heat a room that no one is in? by the Science-Based Target Initiative. Our controls are always striving to minimise the use of heat. The 3-stage profile keeps students he company is on course to comfortable while they are in their rooms but, ensures energy isn’t wasted when rooms are empty achieve Net Zero for all its – making potential savings of 30-40%*. directly-controllable carbon emissions by 2028. Working with The Carbon Trust, UK TPower Networks mapped the carbon footprint of all its emissions, including its supply chain, and modelled the actions it will take to reduce emissions and set challenging targets across all its activities. Verified science-based targets are aligned with the Paris Agreement, an international treaty on climate change to limit the global temperature increase to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while aiming for 1.5 degrees. The company has already reduced its carbon emissions by 26% since 2014/15, and is investing £120 million over the next seven years to achieve its ambitious aims. The key commitments to deliver before 2028, in its Environmental Action Plan are: • Use only renewable electricity from renewable sources in its buildings • Increase use of sustainable materials Director of Health, Safety, Sustainability their reduction targets to science. As like low carbon concrete, and use less and Connections said: “We have an an organisation key to delivering the • Replace all its suitable vans and cars important role to play in enabling the UK’s energy transition it is great to see them with Electric Vehicles (around two transition to a Net Zero energy system, also committed to reduce the emissions ecostat2 Irus - Centrally controlled thirds of the fleet), making sure areas and also make sure that as a company we associated with their operations and their Programmed locally via the internet portal with poor air quality get EVs first operate in the most sustainable way. Our supply chain and to have a credible plan • Recycle 80% of its waste, and send customers, stakeholders and our regulator to achieve these ambitious targets.” nothing that can be recycled to landfill have been clear – the environment is a The Plan will also help UK Power • Introduce lower carbon fuels and priority for them and we listen to that. Our Networks achieve the following targets: hybrids into its mobile generator fleet ambition is to go further and faster so • Well-below two degrees for its • Create new wildlife habitats on we have set challenging, but achievable, entire carbon footprint, requiring 100 substation sites, building targets. We have combined our insights a 25% decrease by 2028 new hedgerows, ponds and with those of expert stakeholders, • A reduction of 42% for directly- introducing wildflower meadows considering international best practice controllable emissions by 2028, in line • Make its offices more energy and responding to the views of our with a 1.5 degree Science-Based Target efficient by installing LED lights, solar customers, to make this promise today.” • Offset any remaining directly- panels, and low carbon heating Aleyn Smith-Gillespie, Associate controllable emissions to become Net • Work in partnership with suppliers to Director at The Carbon Trust Advisory Zero from 2028 onwards help reduce their carbon emissions said: “We were delighted to work with www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk Mark Adolphus, UK Power Networks’ UK Power Networks and help them align prefectcontrols.com • 01787 320604

6 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 The ETL symbol is a UK registered certification mark of the Department of Energy and Climate Change - Authorised User: 02371 * Savings are dependant on building, current control methods and settings used. 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Every other upgrade their legacy lighting systems pupil over the past five years, according region of England increased its average without any upfront capital payments. For to new analysis of government data by energy expenditure per pupil, with schools a fixed monthly service fee, the system is eLight, a leading “Light-as-a-Service” (LaaS) in Inner London doing so by a huge 23.5%. then maintained by eLight, with the energy business. The average annual spend per Across England, nurseries decreased savings more than meeting the costs pupil increased from £74.56 in 2014-15 to their energy spend per pupil by 2.3%, and throughout the typical seven-year contract. £79.42 in 2019-20, the latest data available. secondary schools by 0.4%. However, Schools interested in finding out how With eLight’s analysis demonstrating no average energy spend per pupil in much they can save in energy usage and significant change in average energy prices primary schools increased by 10.9%. carbon emissions can visit eLight’s new over the time period reviewed, the company eLight’s business model helps energy and carbon calculator at says the figures show that progress on organisations reduce carbon emissions https://elight.com/schools-calculator energy efficiency in schools has been painfully and save money by switching to more slow or, in many cases, non-existent. Regional breakdown: Energy expenditure per pupil eLight is warning that schools must act now to improve their energy efficiency if they are to make a meaningful contribution Region Energy cost per pupil Energy cost per pupil Percentage to the UK’s ambitious net zero targets. It financial year 2014-15 financial year 2019-20 change says energy efficiency is low-hanging fruit Yorkshire and the 80.57 77.05 -4.4% that could make a huge dent in schools’ Humber carbon emission reduction targets, and North East 86.37 85.63 -0.9% that there are easily implemented, capital- Call Visit Email West Midlands 76.42 78.2 2.3% free solutions available to the education 01253 789 816  www.biu.com/publicsector  [email protected] sector that are not being accessed. North West 80.12 83.54 4.3% According to The Carbon Trust, energy East Midlands 70.3 73.64 4.8% bills in UK schools amount to £543 million South East 69.43 73.01 5.2% per year, with 50% of a school’s total electricity cost being lighting. If every East of England 70.89 74.66 5.3% school in the UK implemented any type South West 65.31 74.47 14.0% Working with NHS, local of energy efficient technology, over £100 Outer London 70.58 80.93 14.7% million could be saved each year. authorities, housing groups, Inner London 78.88 97.43 23.5% Yorkshire & the Humber and the North national government, education East are the only regions where schools have England 74.56 79.42 6.5% and institutions since 1997 Optimising energy costs sustainably 8 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 OPINION Faye Bowser, Head CARBON NET ZERO: of Energy Solutions, Get your organisation seen, WE’RE HALFWAY THERE Siemens plc

he halfway mark has now passed emissions from coal mines and leaky CO2 emissions are being reduced by over 50 between 1990, the year that countries gas distribution pipes (10%). [source] per cent. Retaining and re-using the existing who signed the U.N. Kyoto Protocol However, while a lot has changed, not structure, rather than demolishing and go green agreed to use as a benchmark for much has changed. A lot of the hard work building anew, Garrard House will save over their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas has come from decarbonising the grid and 2,500 tonnes of embodied carbon emissions, Temissions, and 2050, the year many countries the shift to renewable power. In 2020, the creating a sustainable building for the future. set as their target for carbon net zero. UK went without coal power for 180 of the At Stoke-on-Trent City Council energy While the pandemic initially provoked 366 days. Wind power contributed 25% of efficiencies are being made across its a swift short-term reaction, the vaccine’s electricity generation, with bioenergy providing property portfolio by the simple expediency rollout can now afford key legislators the 13% and nuclear 16%. These figures are of installing energy-efficient LED lighting chance to plan for the ‘next normal’, with 2021 only set to increase, however while the UK systems, cutting carbon emissions by 361 assuming extra significance as the UK hosts has tackled the source of generation, end- tonnes each year, reducing lighting loads by the UN’s COP26 in Glasgow later this year. user changes have yet to take place. 76 per cent with annual savings of £194,000. So where does this put us? We’re collectively Unfortunately, in December we witnessed Crucially, Siemens on its own journey halfway through the marathon and things are a bounce-back in emissions as the grip of the to net zero is regularly auditing its own getting tough. How do we find the energy and pandemic eased and ‘the dirty restart’ took portfolio. Congleton is the first factory we are ideas now to put in place the changes needed to effect. According to a report in the FT, the making capable of being a carbon neutral sustain our collective trajectory to 2050, and also pandemic resulted in the largest absolute operation, while at the same time reducing

identify the next set of ‘big wins’ for industry? drop in annual global energy-related CO2 energy costs and increasing resilience Sometimes when running a marathon it emissions in 2020, as economies gripped against power disruptions. At the heart of the can help to have a pace runner. At Siemens by the pandemic ground to a standstill, the project, on this very space constricted site, our ambition is clear—to achieve net zero by IEA said. But the recovery in activity in the is a new gas engine to generate electricity, 2030 we are aiming to hit four key milestones: second half of 2020 and “a lack of clean energy augmented by electricity sourced from a electric vehicles to account for 100 per-cent policies” caused emissions to rise a further local village community-operated, small of our fleet; we will own or lease only buildings 2 per cent year on year in December. hydro-electricity project. This project will that have net-zero carbon emissions; we will The only way our collective and individual save the already efficient power-usage site source 100-percent renewable power; and we targets can be run down is by thinking big a further £330,000 a year in energy bills. intend to achieve a 20-percent reduction in but starting small – or to put it another The importance of all these projects should our supply chain’s emissions. We are working way, think global but act local. That means not be underestimated. They demonstrate across a range of engineering and commercial incremental changes. We need to take clearly and conclusively that we have the proven activities that reflect the UK in microcosm. ownership of decarbonisation targets and technology already to decarbonise. We are not We have already exceeded our interim work in partnership to reduce emissions over waiting for new discoveries or working with

global business goal of cutting CO2 emissions by time, step by step. Understanding the whole ideas that are untested in the real world. half by 2020. We are now 54% of the way there, picture of an organisation’s emissions is the Total industry emissions in the UK have more tallying coincidentally with a major milestone first step – for example, tackling the problem than halved over the past 30 years, which goes just passed by the UK as the UK’s greenhouse through a combination of digital simulation to show that we’re on the right track. However, gas emissions were 51% below 1990 levels, tools and physical audits, creating a digital twin being ‘on the right track’ in 10 years’ time will not also halfway to meeting its target in 2050. for a new low-carbon de-centralised energy be enough. A two-thirds drop in industry carbon There’s an easier way to achieve your sustainability targets and it Signs of the UK’s renewed focus came system. It is all about turning data into results. emissions by 2035 is a significant goal, but doesn’t have to cost the earth. just recently as the Government became THINK BIG BUT START SMALL it’s right that we raise our level of expectation the world’s first major economy to present a and intervention at this critical time. The UK The biggest and simplest thing you can do to green up your organisation net zero industrial decarbonisation strategy. For businesses of all sizes the cost of energy now needs a combination of changes in the is to switch to truly 100% renewable electricity and carbon neutralised gas Launched in March this year, the drive to is only going to rise, so energy efficiency is a structure of the manufacturing sector (such with Ecotricity – Britain’s greenest energy company. An average business decarbonise industry forms a major part must. If Covid-19 has taught us one thing, it is as introducing industrial clusters), improved using 30,000 kWh would reduce its carbon footprint by 6 metric tonnes of the UK’s journey to 2050 net zero. The that we do not really need travel as much as energy efficiency, and a shift to lower-carbon simply by switching to us. we thought: transport was the largest emitting government went one step further and in fuels when the market conditions are right. We’re not for dividend, so we invest our profits back into building more sector in the UK in 2019, responsible for over April, set the world’s most ambitious climate Between 1990 and 2014, small incremental sources of renewable energy, including wind, solar and the UK’s first a quarter of all emissions and that excludes change target into law: to reduce emissions changes over time, in improved energy geothermal contribution to the national grid. by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels. emissions from UK-based international aviation efficiency helped the UK avoid building the Get your free guide to bunkers that have more than doubled since We can also help your organisation operate more efficiently and cut your According to a recent report by Carbon equivalent of 14 new power stations. This going green Brief, all of the major advances towards the 1990. Meanwhile, the number of miles driven by point shows that it’s not about a ‘silver bullet’ carbon footprint even further. From smart meter technology to generating 2050 goal so far have come in three areas: small commercial vehicles has shot up by 23% moment where you suddenly change tack your own green energy and more, we’re here to help. Want to save your business time and • Electricity supplies that no longer in the decade to the end of 2019, and probably and deliver on your promises. It’s about a money as you work towards a Zero rely on coal (about 40%); more in 2020, corresponding to a 20% rise in long, sustained, and mutual relationship Carbon future? The Ecotricity Guide CO emissions. Electrifying the transport fleet to Going Green tells you everything • Cleaner industry (40%), including 2 where the of sum gains scaled across the significantly reduces direct emissions, especially you need to know about making manufacturing and waste industry emissions entire country can be massive. It’s all about your business more sustainable, with when combined with smart charging solutions, controls on landfill me-thane, halocarbons and continuous improvement, behavioural practical advice on energy savings, nitrous oxide (25%), as well as more efficient and challenges to every journey’s validity. change and having a partnership mentality. transport, operations, and much more. industrial processes and a structural shift away Last year Siemens partnered with We are proving it can be done within existing Get a business quote at ecotricity.co.uk/business from carbon-intensive manufacturing (15%); building management system provider, SCI to technology and sharing the know-how that • A smaller and cleaner fossil fuel reconfigure and refurbish Garrard House, near other businesses can take up to cumulatively Alternatively, call us on 0345 600 1994 Download now St Paul’s in the City of London; the building’s supply industry, with lower methane get the UK across the line. www.siemens.com or email [email protected]. 10 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 OPINION OPINION

BOUNCE BACK FINANCING YOUR As with the CAPEX route, the • Joint venture route - Joint ventures INVESTMENT business will be responsible for are typically offered by original FROM COVID: maintenance and insurance. equipment manufacturers Alongside more traditional routes who will offer a fully packaged • Power purchase agreement route including CAPEX and finance, newer energy solution on a part - Power purchase agreements methods to secure investment – namely or fully financed basis. BUSINESS ENERGY IN REVIEW (PPAs) are long term contracts joint ventures and power purchase through which your business will There are many ways for businesses agreements – are increasingly being agree to purchase a set amount to bolster their energy consumption Andrew Grover, CEO, Advantage Utilities offered for energy technology solutions. of electricity at an agreed price. and even more reasons as to why • CAPEX route - This route is In return the solutions provider, they should. Onsite generation, for ith many businesses per cent. The trend will see trillions of particularly attractive for cash-rich usually working with an investor, example, offers a range of benefits shuttered for the best pounds become available to fund ESG businesses who are comfortable will cover the cost of installing and such as reduced costs and reduced part of a year, and activities such as renewable energy putting their capital at risk and maintaining your site’s solution for carbon as many look to address climate many more operating projects, with investors looking for want to own the asset outright. its life span (10 years for CHP & 25 change. Not to mention its potential under exceptional the best return on their investment. Businesses financing their years for solar). to offer additional revenue, where circumstances, paying attention to To facilitate these transactions, a new W renewable energy investments PPAs come at zero capital cost technologies such as battery storage energy consumption has sunk to the type of contract – the PPA – has been through the CAPEX route and zero risk to your business – and combined heat and power may be bottom of most to-do lists. However, developed which adds yet another way receive all of the return on that insurance is covered by the funder, used to support the grid with fluctuating with the rise of new funding models, for businesses to finance renewable investment. The business takes and most offer a certain element energy demand in return for payment. including power purchase agreements energy projects on their sites. full ownership from day one and of hedging against future energy Installing EV charging infrastructure (PPAs), it is becoming easier to make Altogether, ongoing technology is responsible for organising price increases. Recently, the is also an increasingly attractive the most out of energy efficiency developments coupled with evolving maintenance and insurance. minimum consumption required to investment, offering an additional measures without the risks associated financial arrangements mean that attract potential PPA partners has revenue stream and competitive with capital expenditure or the worry of • Finance route - The finance businesses have access to an reduced to around 50kW, making advantage as EV uptake increases. maintenance. With that in mind, taking route is particularly attractive ever-increasing array of ways to it available to smaller premises a closer look at energy consumption for larger businesses who want Businesses are an essential driving reduce the costs associated with such as schools, hotels and leisure may offer many businesses a you will first need to gather the to own the asset but don’t want force behind reaching the UK and their energy consumption. centres. Consequentially, there lifeline to reduce overheads while data to assess where you are to use the CAPEX route. Finance Europe’s net-zero goals. As many look has been a significant increase in improving resilience and addressing currently in comparison to your terms will vary but a contract to incorporate sustainability as part of the number of PPA deals being climate change in the process. WHERE TO START objectives. If working with an length of between five and their recovery from COVID-19, others made with many more businesses independent advisor, they will seven years is quite typical with simply look to increase resilience by The best energy technology now able to reduce their energy collate and analyse your data and the investment becoming cash reducing overheads - the ideal solution WHY NOW? solution for any business is one that consumption, lower their carbon then create a report for you. positive from around year five. will be unique to every business. exactly meets the business’ objectives footprint and cut their costs. All businesses will have explored Once the finance is paid up, the https://www.advantageutilities.com/ in the most economical and financially 4. Consider all the options – the their energy consumption. Some business owns the asset outright. viable way. Before committing to solution needs to account for the will have found the cost prohibitive a solution, a business should: type of business that you have or the return on investment including your energy consumption insufficient, while others will have 1. Agree upon and prioritise profile, the space you have made sizeable investments into low- objectives – do you want to reduce available, your location and your carbon technologies years ago, and cost, commit to net-zero, make current energy costs. An advisor now need to make upgrades. In any additional revenue, improve will use their expertise to create a instance, with new options becoming security of supply, offer electric bespoke solution from the different available regularly, it pays to make vehicle charging to your hotel technology and finance options Public Sector regular reviews. At the same time, guests or electrify your vehicle available that will most closely the need to address climate change fleet? 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The as its deployment minimises costs.” potable water and demineralised water, units were required as part of a Building The U1000MKII-HM is a “Best Value” making it very flexible for use in the energy Management scheme. As the client was sub- Clamp-on, Ultrasonic heat meter alternative management or building services industries Gain a competitive advantage now with the PEL 103. letting each floor they wanted to monitor to traditional inline energy meters, for for LTHW or chilled water circuits. It uses energy usage as part of an energy saving energy management and billing applications ultrasound to measure flow rate and PT100 scheme and for the purposes of accurate in domestic and commercial, district or temperature sensors to measure flow and billing. Phil Bluer, a Director of WMB has shared heating or cooling systems, because return temperatures, displaying energy used Micronics flowmeters and heatmeters pipes do not need to be breached or rate and totalised energy with pulse output very successfully for a number of years. disturbed during installation. In addition and communication options, so it can “WMB has relied on Micronics products for to the significant installation benefits be used as a standalone meter or as an many tasks, both large and small including the ultrasonic clamp-on thermal, heat/ integral part of an aM&T or BEM’s system. for numerous projects at the University energy meter also delivers cost and dry For further information on this of Manchester and, we therefore, have maintenance benefits over traditional inline project or the Micronics range call complete confidence in recommending products. The Micronics U1000 meter is Micronics on +44(0)1628 810456, or the quality and service of their products to suitable for flow metering of hot water, visit www.micronicsflowmeters.com THE NEW U1000-WM (WALL MOUNT) IS A SIGNIFICANT ADDITION TO THE The key to a MICRONICS ULTRAFLO RANGE OF CLAMP- reduced carbon ON, HEAT/ENERGY AND FLOW METERS footprint & improved he U1000MKII is a “Best Value” Clamp- U1000 Heat/Energy and Flow on, Ultrasonic heat meter alternative meters are now available in energy eiciency. Tto traditional inline energy meters, for energy management and billing applications the original pipe-mounted or in domestic and commercial, district or Measure and monitor power usage. shared heating or cooling systems, which new wall-mounted, display offers significant installation cost and dry & keyboard format with an maintenance benefits over traditional in-line Identify ine„iciencies and out of hours use. products. And the new U1000 Wall Mount extended pipe range! version offers the alternative of Clamp- Discover power factor, phase balance and on pipe-mounted flow and temperature still be used as a stand-alone product, MKII heat/energy and flow meters continue sensors but with a wall or control panel, in the all important area of connectivity to offer a “Best Value” clamp-on non-invasive harmonic issues. display and keyboard plus an extended the new product supports optional Mbus alternative to traditional in-line meter range to cover larger pipe size applications. or Modbus RTU slave and RS485 serial installation, with no drain-down required Micronics has built on its success with communications for aM&T or BEMs systems. plus dry servicing, providing minimum the ULTRAFLO U1000 heat/energy & flow Still simple to install: connect power downtime and maximum availability. Contact us to learn more meter range to develop a WM (Wall Mount) and enter the pipe inside diameter, adjust For further information on this version, which extends the pipe size to cover the sensors and clamp-on the pipe with no product or the Micronics range call applications from 25mm – 225mm (8”) OD specialist skills or tools required but now Micronics on +44(0)1628 810456, visit CHAUVIN ARNOUX UK Ltd | 125 YEARS IN BUSINESS | 30 YEARS IN THE UK pipe and the temperature range to 135°C. with the added flexibility of an alternative www.micronicsflowmeters.com And whilst the U1000MKII-WM can wall or panel mounted keyboard and display or take a look on YouTube. 1 Flagship Square | Shaw Cross Business Park | Dewsbury WF12 7TH | T: 01924 460494 | E: [email protected] and a wider range of application the U1000 14 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 MONITORING & METERING MONITORING & METERING

controlled by the company IT department and they may not be at all happy with the idea of having ‘strange’ (to them!) items of equipment connected to it. Fortunately, the manufacturers of the latest generation of PELs, such as those in the PEL104 and PEL106 ranges from Chauvin Arnoux, have taken heed of this problem and have provided their instruments with additional communications options such as wi-fi, 3G and GPRS. Wi-fi is often a convenient choice where the problem is simply that the PEL isn’t close to a wired network. It’s usually much easier and much less costly to set up a wireless network connection, than to install additional network cabling. Wi-fi connections with modern equipment are also secure and reliable. Wi-fi doesn’t help, however, if the nearest network is hundreds of metres or more away, or if the Arguably the simplest way IT department just says ‘no’ to of retrieving information from a PEL a network connection. In these is to go to the instrument and download instances, a 3G connection the contents of its internal memory via to the mobile phone network TALK TO YOUR PEL! a USB connection. In some cases, this is is likely to be the first option. in fact a perfectly satisfactory solution, It requires a SIM card and a One of the big benefits of the latest generation of portable but it’s somewhat less attractive if the subscription, of course, but PEL is at a remote location or even on it does allow the PEL to be energy loggers (PELs) is that they offer an extensive range of a different site altogether. It is also a accessed in most locations. PELs, they can enjoy another important time-consuming approach when multiple In the UK, 3G phone and data benefit: real time alarms. It is possible to communication options which make them much more versatile PELs are in use. Alternatively, some service is available almost everywhere set alarm limits for most key parameters and convenient to use. Julian Grant of Chauvin Arnoux explains. PELs have a removable memory card but in some remote areas and in and, if these are exceeded, the PEL will which provides another simple option places overseas this may not be the immediately alert the user via the remote for data retrieval. This shares many of case. In these instances, GRPS often connection – whatever type that may be. hen you’re responsible for managing the limitations of USB downloading, comes to the rescue. Sometimes In addition, the PEL can be configured or maintaining an electrical installation, however, in that it is necessary to visit known as the 2G phone service this to email reports of selected parameters one-off instantaneous measurements the instrument to access the card. is even more widely available than at regular intervals chosen by the user. of key electrical parameters such as For these reasons, most modern PELs 3G. Data transfer via GPRS is slower The latest PELs are not only voltage, current, power, power factor make provision for some form of remote than via 3G but for PEL applications excellent at measuring and recording Wand harmonic levels can be very useful. In most cases, communication. In many cases, this takes this is rarely a problem as the amount information about key parameters however, details of those parameters captured over a the form of support for a direct wired of data that needs to be transferred in electrical installations, but they period of time – days, weeks, months or even years – are connection to the user’s on-site Ethernet is very small by today’s standards. also offer a wide range of options even more useful, as they give an accurate picture of network using a standard network cable, With a choice of Ethernet and USB for retrieving this information. This how the installation performs at different times of day, typically with RJ45 connectors. Once wired connections, wi-fi connectivity and makes them even more convenient on different days of the week and in different seasons. again, this is an excellent solution is some support for 3G and GRPS, it is possible for optimising the performance of the Capturing this information with a modern situations, but PELs are often installed to establish a remote connection to installations to minimise energy usage portable energy logger is relatively easy. The best of in switch-rooms or other utility areas modern PELs in almost any location. and reduce the risk of breakdowns. these instruments are simple to install, often without where there may not be any local access This means that users can conveniently So, when you are next in the market the need to interrupt supplies, and they can be to a wired network. And even if there access all the information collected by for a PEL, don’t forget to take into left in place for as long as required – permanently, is, there’s another problem that’s not their PELs without even leaving their account how easy it is to talk to one! if necessary. But capturing the information is only at all unusual: the network may well be desks and, at least with Chauvin Arnoux www.chauvin-arnoux.co.uk part of the story; it also needs to be accessible.

16 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 17 MONITORING & METERING IS THERMAL IMAGING THE Get your organisation seen, LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL FOR BUSINESSES? go green Victoria Lima, Marketing Executive, Gas Data. hen we think of thermal how events might now go ahead, imaging cameras and or how shops and entertainment technology, we tend to think centres would comfortably allow about police dramas on people into their premises has been television or investigative tricky, but it seems like thermal Wdocumentaries, but there is a very important imaging might just have the answer. place for it in the real world too. One of the biggest issues we Different countries, organisations have faced in fighting this virus, is the and businesses have been looking for number of people who are infectious innovative ways to get back to normal and do not know it. That has meant after COVID-19 struck, and this means we all have to be vigilant for any spotting underlying infection and protecting checking for people who might be symptoms which may be the tell-tale signs key workers and other customers. Once unknowingly carrying symptoms. of a coronavirus carrier. We have long been an elevated temperature is detected, the There have been many solutions that aware of the main symptoms of COVID-19, systems can sound an alarm to alert whoever require close contact, long wait times or one of which being a high temperature, which is monitoring the process, and person-to- high cost, but it seems that thermal imaging has led to many businesses introducing person contact will have been minimised. might just be the light at the end of the temperature checks on their doors. The benefit of installing thermal tunnel that we have all been waiting for. Whilst this might seem like a good idea, imaging technology is that it can pick up any type of fever. This is usually a symptom WHAT IS THERMAL IMAGING? it is very labour intensive, increases the amount of close contact between staff and of an infectious disease, and so can work Thermal imaging uses a camera which is customers, and interrupts the experience of to prevent the spread of more than just capable of detecting heat energy. It usually those customers. This is why there is now an coronavirus. Thermal imaging also has has a heat sensor which is attached to a intense focus on the use of thermal imaging, the benefit of speed on its side, which is special type of lens which can identify regions which was first employed in Wuhan, China vital in maintaining the flow of customers of excessive temperature or wasted heat when drones were flown across the city with or visitors through your business. Whilst energy. Warmer elements of an image will cameras attached in order spot anyone who many forms of COVID testing can take time, appear as reds, oranges and yellows on a might be unwell. Not everyone wants to a thermal imaging camera needs just a colour map, or darker spots on black and take the same approach, but the technology few seconds to spot a high temperature There’s an easier way to achieve your sustainability targets and it white displays. They are used to measure has proved to be useful in other settings. and send an appropriate alert. infrared radiation which exists at wavelengths Mass temperature checking is not a With so many businesses looking for doesn’t have to cost the earth. between visible light and microwaves. workable solutions to reopening in the new idea, and the use of thermal imagining The biggest and simplest thing you can do to green up your The sensor array is constructed as a grid in the tracking of infectious diseases has face of restrictions, anxieties and social of pixels which converts the wavelengths distancing, thermal imaging provides an organisation is to switch to truly 100% renewable electricity and carbon already been prompted by the SARS, MERS neutralised gas with Ecotricity, Britain’s greenest energy company. that hit it into electronic signals. An and Ebola epidemics. Thermal scanning answer that could be very effective. It is algorithm translates these into a colour began operation in airports several years non-invasive, difficult to trick and exact, An average organisation using 30,000 kWh would reduce its carbon map of different temperature values ago and has now become something we making it a practical way out of what has footprint by 6 metric tonnes simply by switching to us. We’re not for Not all green energy that the end user is then able to read. seemed like an impossible situation. This are all used to when travelling abroad. Its dividend, which means we invest our profits back into building more is the same? Thermal imaging is thought to be high- means it can prevent businesses from use could now become a vital tool in the sources of renewable energy, including wind, solar and the UK’s first end technology with a price tag to match, fight against the spread of COVID-19. having to close again or help others open Ecotricity only supply 100% green geothermal contribution to the national grid. electricity and carbon neutralised but there are now a number of different The temperature is usually taken on their doors after a long time shut. gas. But not all ‘green’ energy is the systems which can even incorporate the forehead, but the accuracy of this is It is in no doubt that the world has We can also help your organisation operate more efficiently and cut same. Suppliers can label units of smartphone detectors. They can be put to unreliable as it can cool down as a result changed since the pandemic, and many your carbon footprint even further. From smart meter technology to use in a whole range of industries, including businesses will have looked at their existing electricity as green (even if they were of perspiration. The inner corner of the generating your own green energy and more, we’re here to help. generated using fossil fuels) with government agencies, schools, hospitals, practices and how they might change both eyelid is therefore thought to be the best REGO certificates, which authenticate police stations, warehouses, distribution in the short and long term. By bringing in spot for a fast and reliable temperature green energy. The problem is that technology such as thermal imaging, it can centres, polling stations, care homes, shops measurement as it tends to remain more REGOs can be detached from the and many different private businesses. constant. This very small area can be be possible to spot asymptomatic carriers green energy and sold separately - They can give precise temperature picked up by a thermal imaging camera, of the coronavirus and protect everyone we need to get to 100% green energy readings, or they can be set to detect creating a result that can be trusted. involved in your business. Looking ahead, in the national grid mix, and we temperatures within certain parameters. Thermal imaging has the capability to this technology could still have a place in can only do that by building more protecting against any number of infectious THERMAL IMAGING AND COVID-19 measure body temperature to precise levels Get a business quote today renewable sources. without disrupting visitors, and it can check diseases, leaving your business a safe When COVID-19 brought the world to Join Ecotricity today and get your large numbers of people at a time. This can place to be that can continue to function a standstill, it was difficult to know how it organisation seen for going truly become an accurate, non-contact method of no matter what. www.gasdata.co.uk green in the fight against the would be able to resume. Understanding Alternatively, call us on 0345 600 1994 climate crisis. Get a quote today 18 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 or email [email protected]. MONITORING & METERING ENERGY MANAGEMENT ABSENCE MAKES THE SMART NOT SQUANDER! How a simple being set to maximise energy savings. way, on entering the room the student Irus is an automated energy is required to press a button to activate setting can yield management system with integrated PIR the heating programme. Perhaps less – and is designed specifically for student convenient for the occupant but it greater energy accommodation. A node in each room does provoke an awareness of their savings in student silently monitors temperature, humidity, energy use and emphasise a policy light, and decibel levels. Managers access of energy efficiency. At any time, they accommodation. data on the web-based portal and set can increase the temperature with a maximum temperature and time profiles press of the button taking the system he levels of automation we for Boost, Setback and Frost modes in into Boost mode, which will run for a enjoy through technology individual rooms. Irus is then left to get pre-determined time, often 45 minutes, undoubtably make’s our on with saving energy. All this without before reverting to the Setback mode. lives easier and in most ever having to set foot in a bedroom. The greatest energy savings are cases more efficient. In Ecostat2 is a locally programmed recorded when a student leaves their Tthe context of heating control for control system that operates the same room shortly after activating the Boost student accommodation, it can 3-stage student profile as Irus. Of the mode, the PIR will notice the room also make a significant difference 5 control units in the range, two of is empty and cut short the Boost to the energy budget. them have integrated PIR sensors. programme and revert to Setback, For Energy and Accommodation The PIRs can be set to detect thus not heating an empty room. Managers, a building occupied by either presence or absence. When set If we conservatively estimate that students that have control over their to Presence mode the programme 20 minutes of unnecessary heating room temperature but are not directly will be activated to raise the room is avoided in this scenario, and then responsible for paying the utility bill, temperature when the resident returns. multiply that for a 1000-bedroom ACCURATE, REAL-TIME must be irksome to say the least. This automation is a benefit for the facility, the numbers become eye If all students were diligent and room’s occupant - but not so great for watering – equating to almost a fortnight turned their heating off when they those paying the energy bill! If the room of heating that could be prevented! READINGS FROM left their room, unnecessary use of is entered for a short time only, for Consider that in terms of annual use energy wouldn’t be a problem! Passive example, if a book has been forgotten, and it becomes clear how automating Infrared (PIR) sensors are used for or for a quick change of clothes, the your heating system, using control ANALOGUE UTILITY METERS this very purpose. However, they are programme will run, and energy will be units with integrated PIR sensors set to often set for the convenience of the wasted when the room is vacated. absence detection, can make enormous is immediately available via a secure more efficient payment system Collecting accurate, occupant, by activating the heating Switching the PIR to absence savings. https://prefectcontrols.com/ online database. Along with potential and the potential for better when the room is entered, rather than detection makes a lot more sense. This real-time data from cost and environmental savings, the customer retention and growth LimpetReader is uniquely classified as a • Allows the customer to choose analogue meter manual read for regulatory purposes. their own read frequency displays is a well- The National Trust said “The • Limits human intervention – cutting LimpetReader is a great solution out the need to attend site to read recognised challenge and gives us accurate meter meters cuts costs and reduces reads and, importantly, we are your companies carbon footprint for the water and only paying for what we use” • When used on water meters, the energy industries Key benefits of the LimpetReader: LimpetReader can help users • Can be fitted to water and profile data and detect leaks and failure to do other utility meters • Enables the user to see spikes • Retrofitting and the integrated in usage, helping consumers so has an adverse battery eliminates the cost of monitor and reduce their impact across the smart meter rollout and the energy consumption, saving need for mains power them money and lessening their entire supply chain. • No disruption to supply with impact on the environment typical secure fitting time • Tried-and-tested, happy customers eer Technology is proud around 15 minutes – benefits – The National Trust said “The to offer the answer to this customers and suppliers LimpetReader is a great solution problem – an analogue • Real-time, photographic meter and gives us accurate meter to digital solution that readings along with date and reads and, importantly, we are turns an existing meter time stamped data value only paying for what we use” into a smart meter, cost- effectively D ensures accurate billing For further information, and with no downtime. 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FINANCIAL REWARD VIA avenues to explore. The first is the supply Many changes are simple to achieve, CARBON REDUCTION chain - a water supplier cannot tackle its such as using digital collaboration ACHIEVING CARBON ZERO – carbon emissions in isolation and low and reducing unnecessary travel, While tackling carbon emissions is carbon procurement should be a priority. introducing more efficient lighting hugely positive from both a reputation Supply chain collaboration played or switching the company fleet to ACCURATE MEASUREMENT, and business operations perspective, a large role in Anglican Waters’ success hybrid or electric vehicles. Buildings it also has a financial element, which, - they asked suppliers to help deliver should be properly insulated and for most water businesses, is equally carbon reductions and made it part regular maintenance on equipment CLEAR STRATEGY AND important. Anglican Water is an excellent of their procurement process. Robust will avoid unnecessary replacement. example - using the Achilles Carbon targets are in place and 46 of their Reusable energy generation is Reduce Programme, it achieved a main suppliers also joined Achilles’ also being explored by numerous CREDIBLE OFFSETTING £2million per annum ‘Energy Initiative’ Carbon Reduce programme. 40 are still water suppliers, along with new saving through its energy focused actively involved, including engineering, technologies such as the production of we are increasingly seeing smaller have embraced the need to reduce framework, as well as £18million per construction, pumping, water treatment bio-methane from sewage treatment. Mike Tournier, companies picking up the baton as well. carbon early are able to attract more annum operational savings through and solutions companies. By bringing investment as a result. Investors look Carbon renewable energy generation. Carbon suppliers along with them, Anglican CARBON OFFSETTING FUTURE-PROOFING favourably on their willingness to invest Reduce allowed it to benchmark, monitor Water saw a further decrease of Reduction YOUR BUSINESS in new technology and strategies - early Unfortunately, having measured, and reduce its operational emissions 111,000 tonnes of emissions. adoption is the best course of action. managed and reduced their greenhouse Those forward-thinking businesses as well as those of its suppliers. Anglican Waters’ David Riley said: Expert, Achilles At some point in the future, every water emissions, most businesses will have understand the positive impact While operating in a different sector, “We have been proud participants for business will be expected to report its residual, unavoidable emission that will carbon reduction will have on their construction firm William Hare has also over 10 years. I personally see this carbon data - businesses that are forced need to be mitigated via procurement n November 2020, the UK water company. They know that consumers used our carbon certification programme as a really important process we go to introduce new practices down the and cancellation of ‘Carbon Offsets’. industry revealed an ambitious are increasingly concerned about to measure and manage its carbon through that illustrates to our investors, line may face insurmountable costs However, not all offset programmes are strategy to deliver a carbon net zero environment issues and expect utility footprint since 2010, achieving reductions our customers, and other stakeholder to do so. Additionally, from an ESG equal. Many domestic offset offerings fall water supply by 2030; the world’s first companies to be doing their bit. In an age of over 38%. As a result, it has been groups that we have a credible strategy standpoint, a company that is tackling short of the requirements for a robust sector-wide commitment of its kind. when transparency and ethics is playing able to introduce measures to offset in place and that we’ve got consistent carbon will offer positive ratings from financial instrument nor are currently Water companies now have just an ever-growing role in our purchasing its unavoidable emissions and achieve I year on year reductions in carbon.” accepted by the government as an an investment perspective - not only nine years to measure and reduce decisions, water suppliers are choosing a certified Carbon Zero status with our has that business future-proofed its acceptable mitigation credit. Achilles’ their carbon emissions to meet to get ahead of the curve by choice. internationally accredited programme. MEASURES TO REDUCE operations, it is also making a positive Carbon Reduce Certification will check those targets - two decades ahead contribution to the environment. CARBON EMISSIONS the validity offset projects and ensure of the Paris Agreement and the UK’s GOVERNMENT POLICY ACHILLES’ CARBON Once a business has an accurate that your carbon mitigation offsets national zero carbon target of 2050. Government pressure also plays REDUCE PROGRAMME COMPETITIVE view on its emissions data, measures can stands up to scrutiny, avoiding allegations a role - since 2018, Westminster has ADVANTAGE The Achilles Carbon Reduce be put in place to manage and reduce of greenwashing and underwriting TACKLING THE doubled down on its climate pledge, Programme is a powerful ‘carbon greenhouse emissions at source. For your brand capital and investment. CLIMATE CRISIS keen to demonstrate its commitment Businesses that choose to start weight loss’ tool that enables net zero large companies with multiple business Achilles can help your business to tackling the climate emergency. early with carbon reporting, with a Achieving a drastic reduction in global delivery. Businesses can expect savings units or departments, being able to achieve carbon reduction/carbon zero Widespread, organised disruption strategy in place to make the necessary carbon emissions is essential if the world of 30% in their first three years. drill down and see how each area is to robust and legislative compliant by Extinction Rebellion throughout reductions, step by step until it reaches is to successfully tackle the climate crisis, For many, cutting carbon emissions contributing is very useful. Managers standards, providing peace of mind for 2019 and into early 2020 encouraged its zero carbon goal, will fare better preventing warming exceeding 1.5°C and achieving net zero can feel like a can then create tailored goals for investors, and other stakeholders. a wave of activism throughout the than an equivalent business that and halting any further deterioration large beast to tackle - but the reality is, each department, tied together by an www.achilles.com/feature/ country. Against this backdrop, the offers the same service, at the same to the environment. Climate change you can’t solve what you can’t measure. overarching sustainability strategy. carbon-reduce/ price, but has chosen to hold out on also affects crop and natural resources, government has made clear the need managing and reporting carbon until causing drought and malnutrition. for the UK to play its part. If we are to ACCURATE CARBON it forced to do so. Decisions made In the shorter term, reducing carbon meet our 2050 target, we will need to MEASUREMENT today will have a tremendous impact will also cut air pollution and help to make a huge 75% reduction in just 14 on future business strategy and costs, Solid measurement allows improve health outcomes, preventing years - businesses must move faster. A 2006 study led by Nicholas management teams to look at old THE ONLY respiratory and asthma-related deaths. Stern, which resulted in the landmark issues through a new lens, facilitating Everyone has a stake in reducing REDUCING CARBON Economics of Climate Change report, considered decisions on where carbon emissions - it is a hugely positive TO CUT COSTS AND PUBLIC SECTOR illustrated the cost of doing nothing money should be invested and what move that is not only good for people BOOST PROFIT or postponing the transition to a low will provide the best return. and the planet, but for profit, too. The water industry is at the forefront carbon economy and was very clear While the net zero targets for ENERGY Water companies have understood of the UK’s zero carbon strategy - water that the longer a business delays, the water industry are extremely the value in leading the charge on companies are responsible for almost the larger the costs incurred. ambitious, Achilles can support your carbon reduction and the positive JOURNAL a third of the country’s industrial However, despite the promising business to meet its obligations and www.energymanagermagazine.co.uk impact on their business as a result. 1 and waste process emissions - and example set by leaders within the reduce carbon emissions to zero. The last 15 years have seen a huge many large organisations are now water industry, there is a lot of work Experts in sustainability and carbon uptake in the utilities industry around reporting carbon data for all their to do. 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22 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 23 ENERGY MANAGEMENT ENERGY PROCUREMENT THE ENERGY REVOLUTION: PUBLIC SECTOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PROCUREMENT: WHY Ram Venkat, Power Solutions Specialist, Digital Energy Division, Schneider Electric UK&I ASSUMPTIONS COME AT A COST f you’re responsible for procuring of experience in nergy efficiency is part of UPS systems, thermal monitoring systems, energy in the public sector, you saving public sector the vocabulary of modern etc. It is key to note that an EMS has probably have a tried and tested organisations money building owners, operators, and minimum to no element of network control way of approaching each contract on their utility bills. occupants. A greater awareness of or automation, where SCADA systems (or that may be very similar to what In one example unsustainable energy consumption, Power Management System/PMS) operate. Iyour colleagues in other organisations we investigated, an Ecoupled with advances in generation and The next step - demystifying the range are doing. However, sticking to the NHS Trust paid £25k energy management technology, has led to of EMS solutions available in the market: same procurement strategy simply to £30k per annum the ‘Energy Revolution’ around the world. each individual device. These devices can because it’s worked in the past means for renewable power The consequent landscape is complex 1. THE DATA ANALYSIS vary from a meter, to a breaker, a UPS, or missing out on the opportunity to take a procured through – varying legislations and governmental SOLUTION even VSDs – anything ‘smart’ and ‘electric’. different approach that could save your a public buying guidelines, a global measurement system, These solutions, usually offered on a The granular data that can be obtained for organisation significant sums of money. organisation. BiU and multiple local standards to adhere subscription-only basis, have features of breakers can go to the extent of breaker Many organisations have a procurement would have been to. Building owners and operators are an EMS, but no focus on power quality, condition monitoring, life expectancy, strategy that doesn’t work as well as it able to secure therefore unsurprisingly confused with the electrical network monitoring, or device and an indication of number of trips/ could, simply because some common localised, renewable choice of solutions available to address health. They tend to focus more on reset cycles. The EMS also functions as an assumptions have gone unquestioned. energy for around these requirements and put them ahead visualisation of data and are excellent if alarming system. These systems are fully £2k per annum – a of the sustainability and efficiency curve. your only aim is to understand energy PUBLIC BUYING fraction of the cost. support renewables projects, such as scalable and require physical hardware ORGANISATIONS: NOT CLEARING UP THE consumption behaviours across your infrastructure and software licensing – GREENWASHING RISK taking out a power purchase agreement facility. These systems may also have available either as a capital purchase, ALWAYS THE BEST (PPA) with a generator. We steer our CONFUSION features in continuous improvement, or as Software as a Service (SaaS). CHOICE FOR ENERGY One of the biggest administrative clients away from the greenwash towards Any energy consumption needs equipment effectiveness, and process Perhaps the biggest incorrect headaches for NHS trusts is your annual genuine support for new renewables. to be measured accurately, and flow, which can be interesting for 3. THE SUSTAINABILITY assumption about procurement ERIC (Estates Returns Information then further analysed to: industrial manufacturing sites. TRACKER is the idea that public buying Collective) report. And now it’s even BIG ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER 1. Track energy consumption The standout for such systems is tricker, because from January 2021 These systems are a hybrid between organisations are always the best (or Another surprisingly common myth across the network of course the dynamic dashboarding, you have to specify what proportion of the latter two, with further emphasis on indeed compulsory) route for your in the public sector energy procurement 2. Identify patterns of energy usage featuring drag and drop data modelling. your energy comes from renewables. sustainability initiatives. Such systems purchasing needs. In England, there is world is the idea that buying big means 3. Map above identified patterns The resolution of data collection is usually Unfortunately, the best-known and provide the flexibility of dashboard no obligation for public sector bodies big savings. The truth is that volume to occupant behaviour, above one-minute intervals, which is biggest public sector buying organisations creation akin to the Data Analytics solution, to use a public buying organisation, makes no difference whatsoever when it and weather factors seen as a comparatively low resolution, don’t necessarily share the government’s but without the critical alarming, live and when it comes to trading energy, comes to trading energy, and the price 4. Put in place strategies to particularly for alarm response and low carbon agenda. This means you monitoring, or power quality analysis that you may find that specialist energy is the same regardless of whether you optimise consumption armed emergency shutdown procedures. have to check and double-check that the engineered EMS solution provides. consultants can deliver much better buy 1 kWh or 100 million kWh. It’s the with the above analysis the energy contract you’re getting is These systems are usually delivered as a value and lower energy costs. timing of your purchase that affects the 5. Plan energy sourcing and load shedding 2. THE ENGINEERED EMS truly green. It is entirely possible that service with bureau insights on the data as Moving away from a buying price, and this is where BiU have much An Energy Management System (EMS), the energy you buy is “greened” through Engineered EMS are essentially data required and agreed upon in the SLAs. organisation that you have used for more experience than many public sometimes referred to as Building Energy so-called REGOs, Renewable Energy aggregators and edge-level monitoring They provide a powerful tool for energy years can feel like stepping outside procurement organisations. We will work Management System (BEMS) is the crux of Guarantee of Origin certificates. Despite systems for electrical devices including management teams to track and report your comfort zone, but taking a fresh with you to develop a risk management these solutions. With a clear need for such the name, these offer no guarantee metering and breakers. Resolution of data sustainability, particularly across multiple approach to procurement could help you strategy that suits your organisation, systems, Building Owners and Managers that your energy supplier actually collection is extremely high depending on sites and geographies. Such systems usually to save your organisation a surprising then optimise within that strategy to are often surprised at the complexities and has any contracts with renewables meter capabilities, and data is observed sit a level above the engineered EMS, amount of money, without compromising secure the best price possible. Some of financial setbacks associated with an EMS. generators, because they can be bought live. Therefore, this type of a solution is which can share its data across platforms. on due process. You just need to make our clients have a huge energy spend An EMS is a tool to visualise and separately from the energy itself. preferably on-site. While energy analysis Therefore, there is usually no IT hardware sure that you use a supplier that operates because they have a large number of analyse energy parameters, primarily BiU does the homework for you by dashboards can be easily engineered, required for this solution. These systems within an OJEU-compliant framework. sites, but it’s our expertise that helps consumption (KWh) and power quality. The making an effort to find suppliers who where the EMS stands out is with power are most likely offered in a subscription only For example, many of BiU’s clients are them make savings, not their size. latter is made up of power factor, current have contracts with local renewable quality monitoring and reporting, and model, with mobile interfaces also available. NHS trusts, so we have been appointed Public sector budgets are under a lot and voltage harmonics, sags and swells, generators. Our REGO certificates are electrical network status monitoring. Equipping your facility with the as a consultant many times through the of pressure, yet basing your procurement and other anomalistic current and voltage all linked to specific generators and The former is dependent on the type of infrastructure to enable granular monitoring NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) strategy on outdated assumptions behaviours. While most organisation tend list which renewables projects the metering on site and is recommended is vital to achieving sustainability and framework. Our frameworks are OJEU- could be wasting significant sums. If to focus on consumption mapping, power power comes from. The allocation of particularly in manufacturing facilities efficiency. Understanding the increasingly compliant, which means due diligence is you’d like to take a fresh approach, quality is a crucial group of parameters to the REGO certificates are audited and where bad power quality is commonplace complex range of solutions available is done both when we are appointed and BiU would be happy to help. As well monitor to avoid penalties by the utility, have the Carbon Trust seal of approval due to prevalence of drives. Power quality the first step in achieving this and is often when we secure the supplier contracts. as procurement services, we can also particularly in the manufacturing, data for transparency. We also work hard to issues can be diagnosed with great depth the hardest part. With the right solution, The difference between us and a support you with financial reporting, centre, and multi-use facility sectors. source the renewables assets as close to recommend solutions such as power professionals can thrive in today’s ‘Energy public buying organisation is that BiU giving your organisation greater Certain EMS’s may also have condition- to the customer’s sites as possible – in factor correction or harmonic mitigation. Revolution’, with sustainable energy are likely to deliver much better results visibility on spend against budget. monitoring features for electrical assets, some cases just a few miles away. Electrical network status monitoring management. https://www.se.com/ in terms of saving you money. We offer For information and advice, get in and the capability to monitor more than just starts with live single diagram views of the a full energy management service, not Unlike many other consultants, touch with our team on [email protected] traditional electrical infrastructure, including network, from where the user can drive into just procurement, and we have a wealth we will also discuss alternative ways to

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sites where poor installations, with ENERGY GAME CHANGER – problems ranging from unlevel floors GET READY FOR to inadequate housing, significantly WHY COMBINED HEAT AND POWER (CHP) impacts upon engine performance. GREEN HYDROGEN Working in partnership with an installation expert is essential to IS THE PERFECT PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTION long-term issue prevention. HYDROGEN-READY CHP 3. Calibration – Correct engine With budgets tight and deliver substantial reductions in carbon preventing this figure from being calibration is essential to ensuring SYSTEMS REDUCE COSTS usage is critical. As commercial energy higher). CooperOstlund’s engineering best possible running efficiencies, overheads stretched, prices continue to rise, blended energy team visit the site weekly and any areas much in the same way that a racing NOW AND A FUTUREPROOFED programmes are therefore becoming of concern are quickly addressed. car must be professionally tuned to finding new ways to an ever-more common choice. However, with organisations deliver optimum performance. In FOR UPCOMING CHANGES unfamiliar with their options, and streamline efficiencies, WHAT IS COMBINED HEAT our experience, rushed calibration suppliers often inexperienced in advising can considerably impact on Backed by the energy regulator Ofgem, 300 homes while simultaneously AND POWER (CHP)? the right solutions, blended energy is outputs. Getting it right from not always guaranteed as the silver in Scotland will soon become the first in the world achieving carbon Effectively a gas power station, the start is critical to ensuring but more than twice as efficient, a bullet solution it should be. In fact, long-term financial savings. to use 100 per cent green hydrogen. Here Luke emission reductions, is CHP engine combusts natural gas our research shows that hundreds of 4. Maintenance- Working at full to generate electricity and thermal engines nationwide are performing capability, 24/7/365, will take its Worrall, business development manager at heat and critical for public sector energy. This can then be used for space well below their true capability. toll on the performance of any power specialist NerG, explores the considerations energy management. heating and hot water. Gas prices are CHP: PLANNING AHEAD CHP engine. Poorly maintained lower and more stable than mains machines can see efficiencies around hydrogen’s role in generating electricity Tim Broadhurst, CCO electricity supply, allowing managers Moving from a centralised to a drop by as much as 20%. There using combined heat and power (CHP) systems. at CooperOstlund, to achieve significant cost savings by decentralised energy model may are a number of simple daily self-generating power, within a payback seem daunting. But success is highly checks you can make but it is also espite years of slow progress, explains why on-site period of generally less than five years. achievable if you plan ahead. Using CHP critical to work with an established changes to the UK energy system Alongside the obvious financial as an alternative to more traditional CHP maintenance provider to are coming thick and fast. The grid connectivity can save you money action the servicing intervals your D generation is the efficiencies, CHP technology reduces prime minister unveiled his ten-point plan cost-cutting, carbon- carbon emissions by up to 30% on your utility bills, but maximising manufacturer has advised (these for a green recovery in November, 2020, compared to traditional supply efficiency relies on equipment running are typically 2,000, 10,000, 20,000, outlining his vision for a green industrial reducing solution. and can also be used to meet Part at full capacity 24 hours a day. A 40,000 and 60,000 running hours. revolution. This forms the blueprint L of the Building Regulations. feasibility study commissioned well in 5. Ensuring CHP efficiency – Once that will facilitate the UK meeting its CHP can be deployed quickly, advance is an essential first action to a CHP unit has been installed legally-binding target of achieving effectively and with few geographic help you specify the perfect solution on site, it’s important to have a net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. limitations – perfect for many industrial, for your energy requirements. These data management solution in commercial and institutional situations. will match engine size, dimensions, place to enable data collection THE IMPORTANCE typically have a lifecycle of around 15 The most appropriate application location and generation outputs to and view performance metrics OF HYDROGEN years, businesses face a dilemma: how is when there is a significant and site demands. The higher your energy – this is key to the success of The prime minister’s plan will build do I invest in reducing energy costs continuous energy demand (such as consumption, the more you could save. any blended energy plan. on the UK’s strengths by “Working with now, without having to overhaul my manufacturing sites, office buildings, But CHP is much more than just industry aiming to generate 5 GW of low entire CHP system down the line? hotels, health clubs and hospitals). a plug-and-play solution. Indeed, the THE RIGHT SOLUTION carbon hydrogen production capacity Luckily, it’s now possible to buy following points need to be considered FOR YOUR BUSINESS? by 2030 for industry, transport, power CHP systems that can start saving at the start of any blended energy IMMEDIATE RESULTS, As the public sector moves towards and homes, and aiming to develop you money on your energy spend programme, as well as throughout ith a duty to consider IMPRESSIVE SAVINGS a low-carbon future, a rethinking of the first town heated entirely by immediately and are futureproofed for the lifespan of your CHP engine. the upcoming changes. NerG offers a the long-term impact With a continuous supply of cost- its energy requirements and usage is hydrogen by the end of the decade.” 1. Size – There is no ‘one size fits all’ variety of hydrogen-ready CHP plants. of its investments, effective electricity and heat essential to essential to meet wider, over-hanging Unlike natural methane gas, green solution when it comes to engine These industry leading plants can the public sector is a the smooth running of daily operations, initiatives, such as the Greener hydrogen can be produced using specification. It’s critical to take run on natural gas and can run on truly unique energy more and more public sector sites NHS strategy, for example, and its renewable energy. However, while facility size and energy requirements up to 40 per cent hydrogen without Wconsumer. Nationwide, its annual energy nationwide are looking towards on- commitment to reducing the NHS carbon hydrogen and natural gas blends can into consideration. For example, modification. Furthermore, they can bill reaches an approximate £3.4 billion site sustainable energy generation to footprint to net-zero by 2045. CHP is be transported using existing pipelines, an oversized engine will shut down be configured to run on 100 per cent per annum, with the NHS accounting guarantee complete peace of mind. a cost-effective, reliable and secure high-purity hydrogen will require major during periods of low demand, hydrogen with a simple retrofit. for roughly 30% (£1.1 billion, Centrica, One of the UK’s leading NHS Trusts, for solution that can also yield substantial infrastructure upgrades. So, what but an undersized engine will As the UK energy landscape adapts 2019). Meanwhile, the government’s example, has used an 800kWe MWM carbon usage reductions that will also does this mean for businesses looking restrict generation capacity. In both to meet the UK’s net-zero targets and Energy White Paper (December 2020) TCG2016V16 combined heat and power stand up to the rigours of significant and to reduce energy costs now while circumstances, incorrect sizing begins to incorporate renewable sources shows that public sector buildings (CHP) engine to generate power for its continuous energy demand, within a preparing for upcoming changes? will limit the financial benefits of of energy like green hydrogen, it’s account for 9% of the UK’s buildings’ site for several years. CooperOstlund took payback period of less than five years. FUTUREPROOF SYSTEMS choosing CHP over grid connectivity. important that businesses respond in emissions (which make up 19% of the over the contract in April 2019 and has At CooperOstlund, we understand Getting the balance just right is a One of the most efficient ways kind. By installing hydrogen-ready heat UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions). managed O&M for the engine ever since. that no two sites are the same, so tricky but nevertheless critical task. of meeting your electricity needs will and power systems, businesses can The opportunities for cost cutting, Alongside weekly maintenance we approach every situation in an 2. Installation – Precision is continue to be by using onsite combined reduce their energy costs now, while carbon reduction and streamlining provision and remote engine monitoring, entirely bespoke way - ensuring fundamental when it comes to heat and power (CHP) systems that futureproofing their electricity supply efficiencies are therefore substantial. the agreement also includes routine the utmost care and attention to engine installation. Unlike more use gas to produce cheap electricity. and safeguarding their investment. For public sector energy managers engine logs and checks. Over the deliver outstanding results. standard gas engines, CHP However, most CHP systems are To find out more about combined in need of a dependable energy supply past 12 months, the engine has been For more information, visit technology is very sensitive and must designed to work with natural gas and heat and power systems, visit the and efficient overheads, finding a operating at close to 97% uptime www.cooperostlund.com. be fitted by an expert. 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28 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 29 RENEWABLE ENERGY RENEWABLE ENERGY RFTO AND GREEN HYPE OR GRIPE: HYDROGEN – GOVERNMENT THE DETAIL OF BLUE VS MUST LISTEN TO INDUSTRY If green hydrogen is going to play the part that the government GREEN HYDROGEN would like it to play in the race towards Net Zero, government departments need to take a more connected approach In response to environmentalists and keep listening to industry to enable green hydrogen concerns over hydrogen, Technology projects to be realised. Elizabeth Vago, renewable energy and Training Director at Vaillant, partner with law firm Spencer West explores the issues. Mark Wilkins comments: he recent Renewable Transport of the key principles is the concept of PPAs to date have not been Fuel Obligation Order 2007, as “additionality”, i.e. that any renewable permitted, and this is a step forward. s a manufacturer of compared to natural gas boilers amended (RTFO) consultation energy used for the production of RFNBOs However, it doesn’t go far enough as both boilers and heat being used today. (Source: The CCC) will lead to changes in legislation must be “additional” and not divert the proposed definition of additionality pumps we know there Whilst Vaillant is a strong that will impact on whether energy away from existing applications. is: “renewable energy that would not is no silver bullet to advocate of both heat pumps and Tthe door will open to green hydrogen If connected to the grid they cannot have been available to the grid in decarbonising heat hydrogen boilers, arguably hydrogen being a major part of the Government’s meet the minimum Greenhouse Gas the absence of power demand from inA the UK but ultimately, we need Net Zero ambitions. The consultation Savings (GHG savings) to obtain the the RFNBO plant in question.” is easier to store than electricity. In clarity from the Government the peak heating season, energy which dealt with the introduction of green certificates. This is because the calculation This definition is too narrow so heating manufacturers, gas demand is approximately four times Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) currently used in the guidance to assess and would in reality allow almost no and network providers have a the average demand for the rest among other issues closed on 23 April. the volume of renewable fuel for the renewable energy to be considered clear strategy to determine the of the year. Historically, this has issue of RTFCs considers whether or except in cases where: (i) curtailment is journey to decarbonising heat. been met via the storage of gas REDUCING CO2, NOISE not the production site is connected to avoided; and (ii) a private wire between The last 14 months have been for use at these peak times, but AND IMPROVING the grid, and if it is, the impact on the the generator and the RFNBO plant a huge challenge, especially for the a move to pure electrification of AIR QUALITY grid as a whole on renewable energy is in place with no grid connection. supplied to the production site. A more generalised definition to mean Government, the pandemic has heat will pose significant challenges measure. With the cost of a heat The RTFO, recognises hydrogen as a The hydrogen produced is that additionality relates to “renewable pushed back numerous strategies for the electricity grid to cope with pump installation significantly more “Development Fuel” with huge potential therefore only considered to be partially energy derived from any new generation such as the Future Homes Standard, seasonal demand. With little means expensive than a boiler installation for decarbonizing road transport, which renewable as the grid in the UK is not capacity and which is in principle the Heat and Build Strategy and of storage and the variability of and with a lack of incentives currently is widely acknowledged as being a “hard fully decarbonised. Put another way, allocated to the RFNBO plant in question” the UK Hydrogen Strategy. As soon wind and solar energy generation, available, many homeowners will to reach” sector for decarbonisation. in order to obtain green certificates, would clearly remove such obstacles. as these strategies are released, challenges are presented for green opt for a less costly approach. Commercial scale green hydrogen hydrogen facilities need to be connected As well as the definition of Vaillant and the industry can move electricity generation. Hydrogen, Currently, many homeowners are production hubs can produce enough to, a new offshore wind farm for additionality being revised, waiving non- forward in developing innovative as a ‘replacement gas’, can be unaware of the changes required hydrogen to decarbonize a large number example. The problem with this is commodity related electricity charges new technologies and training stored, overcoming the challenge to their heating systems, including of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and thus that all new green hydrogen facilities for hydrogen electrolysers should also programmes to support green of variability in electricity demand how a heat pump works, how avoid large quantities of CO2 emissions. have to find suitable sites and then be considered to enable production jobs, ensuring we are prepared to and generation throughout the year. the system operates at lower This would improve air quality in urban construct infrastructure to connect to of hydrogen at diesel parity because reach the UK’s net-zero target and Of course, other options such as temperatures, and the behaviours and rural areas, as well as reducing noise the off-shore wind farms. This makes the electrolysers can provide grid balancing support a green economic recovery. hybrid heat pumps (where the heat in the operation of the system since FCEVs are inherently much quieter pump is installed together with the undertaking prohibitively expensive and services such as demand side response Whilst we are supportive of the compared to a traditional boiler. than conventional diesel vehicles. incumbent boiler) can provide an on- can result in a negative business case. and frequency response and therefore long-term goal of green hydrogen, site flexible solution to cope with the We urge the Government to act The RTFO consultation does go some should not be subject to those charges. blue hydrogen has an important OBSTACLES TO seasonality of demand and provide a quickly and provide the much needed way to addressing the problems and the The Government needs to role to play as a stepping stone in OBTAINING RENEWABLE cost-effective lower carbon solution clarity so that we can move forward Department for Transport is certainly acknowledge that the widespread the reduction of carbon emissions TRANSPORT FUEL for those more hard to treat homes. in the decarbonisation journey. Whilst open to and sympathetic to industry’s deployment of commercial scale green in the immediate future. It is true we are waiting for strategies to be CERTIFICATES concerns. However, it is not just down to hydrogen production hubs (all capable that blue hydrogen is produced from Heat pumps are a good announced, Vaillant is working with The RTFO defines 100% certified the DfT: it needs BEIS and Ofgem to climb of delivering diesel price parity provided natural gas but the CO2 produced is alternative when homes are off Government and trade associations green hydrogen as a Renewable Fuel of aboard the hydrogen bus at the same time they are eligible for the full RFNBO not released into the atmosphere. the gas grid or for many retrofit to ensure the decarbonisation of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), provided and with the same destination in mind. subsidy) is the most feasible solution Up to 90% of the CO2 can be stored properties that have a suitable heating is carried out in the most it meets the carbon and sustainability for the delivery of immediate (short to in tanks or underground caverns level of insulation. However, some effective way, ensuring that whatever criteria defined in Part 2 of the RTFO A STEP FORWARD – BUT medium term) decarbonization from 2024 preventing emissions. Creating blue existing UK homes need insulation is suggested is easy to implement for guidance. Producers of RFNBOs are NOT FAR ENOUGH onwards, addressing the current lack of hydrogen can achieve lifecycle carbon upgrades before the installation the installer and the homeowner. eligible to receive double the Renewable The consultation proposes to change uptake of renewable transport fuels. emission savings of up to 85% when of a heat pump is an effective Transport Fuel Certificates (RTFCs). Elizabeth Vago is an infrastructure www.vaillant.co.uk the definition of “additionality” to allow the However, there are currently Administrator to consider other factors projects and renewable energy partner obstacles to obtaining such certificates where the facility is connected into the at law firm Spencer West. To contact for green hydrogen developers due to grid. PPAs may be used as evidence that Elizabeth, call 07970 451685 or email the requirements of the RTFO rules. One renewable energy has been purchased. [email protected] .

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To put that in context, the look at other businesses to see what unparalleled in the UK advice and insight into all aspects of water Meter Reading average person uses 30,000 gallons 4 supply, earning media recognition for his (AMR) services, we • A proven track record in saving of water when they have a bath. steps they’re taking, as this could expertise, including an appearance on the can guarantee that businesses considerable sums Many who champion sustainable help you identify the changes you BBC showcasing his skills as a ‘water leak you always have a of money complete picture of values highlight the need for detective’. • Decades of experience in water use, that you are never overcharged, more of us to purchase pre-loved could make at your organisation. water supply consultancy and But H2O is much and that problems like water leaks are clothing and shoes, which is another management more than a one- spotted straight away. And as a fully area that Zalando is expanding cent of our GMV to come from more can make that could help. Arranging a man band. Graham managed service, we take care of every • First class, flexible service into, Internet Retailing noted. sustainable products by 2023. During water audit survey to find out where has assembled aspect for you. • Guaranteed quality of work on From April, seven new markets the coronavirus crisis, customers told us you could save water is a good place around him a team all repairs and installations. have been able to trade in and buy that shopping sustainably became more to start, as well as investigating the of highly qualified, pre-owned fashion. These are Italy, important to them than ever before.” different options for your water supply. highly experienced water consultancy Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, However, the firm’s research Making sure that you purchase specialists who share his passion for water Ireland, Finland and Sweden. also found that many customers electricity from a supplier that uses efficiency and passing the cost savings It seems that focusing on more struggle to translate their sustainable renewable sources is another easy way onto the customer. Watch the sustainable fashion could be having a values into tangible action when it to make a difference, as well as finding H2O Building Services is based in Wakefield, positive effect on the retailer’s bottom comes to clothes shopping, which ways to reduce your energy usage such West Yorkshire, but provides water Video here! line too, with the company reporting an is something that Zalando hopes to as by encouraging everyone to switch consultancy and management services increase in its gross merchandise volume address through its new offerings. their computers off at the end of the throughout the UK. Call (GMV) in the first quarter of this year. If your business is in the early working day rather than leaving them on 0845 658 0948 David Schneider, co-CEO at Zalando, stages of its sustainability journey, stand-by, and to turn out all the lights. 1. www.h2obuildingservices.co.uk/our-services/ commented: “We aim for 25 per there are some simple changes you www.h2obuildingservices.co.uk Share: 2. www.h2obuildingservices.co.uk/our-services/water-audits/ and let us start saving 3. www.h2obuildingservices.co.uk/our-services/bill-validation/ you money today. 4. www.h2obuildingservices.co.uk/our-services/amr/ 5. www.h2obuildingservices.co.uk/client-references/ 6. www.h2obuildingservices.co.uk/case-studies/ 7. www.h2obuildingservices.co.uk/our-services/water-leak-detection/ www.h2obuildingservices.co.uk 32 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 8. www.h2obuildingservices.co.uk/our-services/water-leak-repairs/ WATER MANAGEMENT WATER MANAGEMENT TOOLS TO IMPROVE WATER HOW TO/TOP TIPS TO SAVE RUNNING HYGIENE IN YOUR HOSPITAL COSTS AND REACH GREEN GOALS IN states and Facilities teams continue parts of the water system, basic agenda in 15 points THE PUBLIC SECTOR AND BEYOND to strive for compliant water systems. sustain and log this procedure [not exhaustive] for water Whilst the relatively simplistic tasks once started” The flushing hygiene training sessions for ith a new utilities water efficiency devices you have – is also we have undertaken for many years, frequency now recommended those who are involved in framework for Public Sector important - so you know they’re working broadly temperature monitoring is “Weekly, or as indicated the delivery of ensuring safe organisations now live and properly and no water’s being wasted. Eand condition inspection, remain vital to by the risk assessment” wholesome water to all outlets with Covid-19 restrictions Carrying out site checks regularly is also our knowledge of water safety risks, this Little used outlets are, and preventing contamination. starting to ease and worth the time. For example, a High School approach cannot alone be fully effective both straightforward and Much of this agenda can more movement in and out of buildings, had a leak in a plant room at their site – and must also be complemented with fiendishly difficult to manage be adopted for the majority W a greater focus on reaching sustainability losing an estimated 12,000 litres (12 cubic more holistic and dynamic measures. effectively, and this is particularly of differing roles within your goals is becoming more possible. metres) an hour, at an estimated cost of £850 HTM04-01 Parts A – C demands that true on large sites, where differing dept.’s hospital, though tailored training for RP’s, Hot water can cost between 2 to 4 a day – caused by a copper pipe that had we more closely understand not only the run outlets depending on the circumstances, AP’s, CP’s, Infection Control teams, facilities times as much as cold water, once energy corroded. The leak, in the last eight months, changing conditions within our water systems at differing frequencies, where records / domestic teams and other staff remains costs are taken into account, so even was causing some flooding in the plant but also address potential failings of existing management is often inconsistent and there imperative. At operational maintenance level, small steps to increase water efficiency room so needed quick action. Water retailer FOLLOW THE RULES complementary control measures from a is a sometimes a reluctance to remove whilst staff Awareness and Competent Per- and cut waste helps lower water and Water Plus provided a quote for its repair AND REQUIREMENTS management perspective. As such, some of outlets based on uncertain future use. son’s training will highlight broadly current energy costs for organisations – whether experts to attend and complete work on-site the ‘tools’ currently used to minimise risks A clear and simplistic strategy of control, water safety issues, the often neglected task TO BE COMPLIANT that’s council offices, emergency service and the leak was fixed the following day. – whether physical, management or other understood by all, is the only method of specific PPM training for individuals, must Where a public sector organisation has sites or other Public Sector facilities. operational tools can be reviewed further… ensuring this vital risk minimisation measure also be undertaken. Contractors too must be to advertise their water procurement - and If you manage utilities or facilities in the DELVING INTO WATER DATA remains effective. Issues to consider may incorporated in training plans, to ensure they if your spend is over £25,000 then they BUILDING MANAGEMENT public sector and want to reduce reliance on include site wide, specific departmental and routinely undertake appropriate training. HELPS/DELIVERS RESULTS will need to – then they can manage the SYSTEMS: - PUT TO BEST USE. mains water, supplied through wholesalers’ cleaning / staff training and / or broader More public sector sites – tender process meeting the compliance APPROPRIATE ‘TOOLS’ FOR THE JOB networks, as well as look for efficiencies HTM04:01 Part A - Paragraph 11.1 awareness via intranet systems. Training and organisations in the private requirements themselves, under the Public and where risks are on your infrastructure, states:- “The continued safe operation of does not need to be lengthy to be effective; HTM04-01 Parts B & C details to sector – are exploring how to get Contract Regulations 2015, or it’s much easier then there’s a few things to keep in mind. domestic hot and cold water systems requires however it does need to be reiterated. all members of the Water Safety Group more data on their water use. and less time-consuming to use a framework. Plus, there are essential steps to take if a number of routine checks to be made by Both paper and / or electronic monitoring the importance of using tools which Monitoring devices, such as data loggers One of the newest for the Public you’re looking to procure water too. physical means using separate thermometric systems may be used, but both remain are appropriate for the task in hand. that can feed information into a smart Sector, is Pagabo’s national utilities, water equipment. A number of the control In particular, to ensure we do not dependent upon ownership, at a flushing GET TO KNOW WHERE portal to help track use and spot unusual and wastewater framework, which also parameters can, however, be continuously and more strategic level. Flushing record contaminate water systems through increases, to regularly checking your water covers Ancillary Services such as water monitored by building management systems audits must also be built into strategies, poor practices by Competent Persons, SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES meter readings, ideally each month, are efficiency, leak detection and repair as well (BMS) even though routine checks will still as the nature of flushing inevitably means Cleaners and Healthcare workers. COULD BE effective methods of tracking everyday as smart metering - installing Automatic be required for calibration purposes.” its completion may become inconsistent. The training matrix should ensure these Water efficiency activities and devices usage which can help those managing Meter Reader (AMR) data loggers, with BMS systems are clearly not a recent A formal risk assessment with regard to groups of individuals have been identified and can help the public sector to meet utilities see where savings can be made, data accessible to customers through an development, but often their potential is not frequency should also be undertaken and an include appropriate training schedules, i.e. their environmental targets to reduce particularly across large or multiple sites. AMR online smart portal. The framework, fully realised. The dynamic nature of what approved flushing form must be consistently • Competent Person and contractors carbon emissions and save money. It also means any unexpected surges along with further information, can be are often large, complex and aging water used. Above all there must be good – clean tools and components. These include low-cost urinal controllers, in consumption, which can indicate found at: https://www.pagabo.co.uk/ systems within hospital environments, means communication at all levels of management. • Cleaners – running outlets and sensor-controlled taps, water efficient a pipe leak, can be spotted and, if frameworks/utilities-supply-framework . we should perhaps consider additional correct use of cleaning cloths. necessary, a repair organised promptly. By using an established Public Contract TRAINING: - A CLEAR STRATEGY. showerheads and the savings from these – factors e.g. are the BMS sensors fitted in • Healthcare workers – routine use of and larger measures – add up towards your Regulations compliant framework you the areas where they are most required? HTM04-01 Part A Paragraphs 6.29 and outlets and inappropriate disposal of organisation’s green goals and targets. UNDERSTAND YOUR know the legal requirements will be Additional BMS sensors may be useful with 6.30 state: - “Individuals to whom tasks have fluids / bodily fluids in to an outlet. PORTFOLIO OF BUILDINGS met for your procurement needs. And the temperature monitoring requirements been allocated (supervisors and managers HERE’S SOME EXAMPLES frameworks have delivered significant CONCLUSION It’s important to know which buildings highlighted in HTM04-01 [Part B Chapter as well as operatives) need to have received OF WAYS TO SAVE: savings for the public sector too. There are clearly many facets that can your organisation owns, or is responsible 7, table 1]. Some thoughts to take away - is adequate training in respect of water hygiene • Sensors on urinals can reduce the make water safety management within for, the addresses of these, how much BMS information acted upon routinely and and microbiological control appropriate to the number of flushes, so they aren’t doing WANT TO KNOW MORE? a healthcare environment operationally water they use over the course of a effectively? Do BMS sensors need calibrating? task they are responsible for conducting…” this when no-one is at your site. You difficult, time consuming and often expensive year and whether there are devices Water Plus is the largest water retailer Have the critical alarm setting been reviewed “It is important that any person working could even go for waterless urinals as process. As technology improves and once measuring water use such as Automatic in the UK and manages the water and recently, who receives these alarms? on water distribution systems or cleaning a single urinal system can be as large novel systems become more commonly used, Meter Reader data loggers (AMR). wastewater services for many public water outlets should have completed a water as 9 litres, flushing at least 4 times per LITTLE USED OUTLETS: - A the processes we develop to minimise risks It’s worth remembering, savings sector organisations, including some of the hygiene awareness training course so that hour. That’s over 800 litres per day. SIMPLE WORKABLE STRATEGY. from waterborne pathogens become ever from introducing water-saving devices largest and most diverse in England and they can gain an understanding of the need • There can be substantial savings, more wide ranging. Nevertheless, many of can potentially be much more than Scotland – from councils, schools, colleges HTM04-01 Part B Chapter 7 table 2 for good hygiene when working with water for example, a London-based these systems remain only complementary on a new retail contract for water and universities, to UK Government- states: - “Consideration should be given distribution systems and water outlets, and university identified £50,000 of measures and will not replace straightforward and wastewater on its own. owned sites, prisons, hospitals and the to removing infrequently used showers, of how they can prevent contamination savings after taking steps to monitor and pragmatic approaches to management, Gathering Supply point Ids (SPIDs) emergency services. More details on the taps and any associated equipment that of the water supply and/or outlets.” its water use and reduce leaks. numbers and locating where the water services can be found at: www.water- uses water… Infrequently used equipment A robust and comprehensive training undertaken by trained individuals, where meters are, if you’re able to, will also plus.co.uk/watermanagement within a water system (i.e. not used for a matrix in conjunction with competence on-going review is routine and where WATCH FOR WATER WASTE put you in a better place to see what You can contact the Public Sector period equal to or greater than seven days) assessments is also an essential part of any water safety is given due consideration – AS SMALL DRIPS CAN water you use and when along with team at Water Plus direct at: should be included on the flushing regime. Water Safety Plan [WSP], which should be from the outlet to the boardroom. ADD BIGGER EXTRA COSTS where any issues may be, to protect your [email protected] , if you Regularly use the outlets to minimise the monitored by the Water Safety Group [WSG]. https://resources.waterhygienecentre. Regular servicing and maintenance of organisation from disruption and limit have any questions or need help risk from microbial growth in the peripheral HTM0-4-01 helpfully recommends a com/blog taps, toilets and urinals – as well as any increases in future costs from leaks. with procurement and tenders. 34 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 35 WATER MANAGEMENT WHY WATER SAVING SHOULD PSSA BE MORE OF A CONSIDERATION Public Sector Sustainability Association FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN COMMERCIAL BUILD BECOME A CORPORATE MEMBER s we move closer to the Derek Aaronson CEO of Hart government’s 2025 and 2050 net zero future plans, we can’t Home Group, the umbrella The Public Sector Sustainability Association help but notice the distinct lack of water saving measures. company for three retail (PSSA) provides a professional association and InA fact, run through the Government’s websites; NotJustTaps, Lime network for all those working in the Public white paper – powering our net zero Sector who have a common interest in future – and there’s only 10 mentions Kitchen and Bathroom and Hart of water within the entire document. sustainability. The aim of the association is to Strange when water saving measures Plumbing Spares. bring together a wide group of people working can be one of the easiest and cheapest energy savings and it can be possible to By working with the education sector to across all areas of the Public Sector – to help ways to save water but also, associated see a significant reduction in both bills, ensure the next generation of plumbing energy costs. In domestic settings, hose educate, train, support and connect as we meaning the tenant is not only reducing and heating engineers benefit from sound pipe bans are a regular thing, we’re told to costs but also helping to save the planet. energy and water saving advice means that work towards a more sustainable future. be mindful of our water usage and we’re A saving of over 60% across an entire they’ll be fully equipped to make the right given meters to measure our water usage building in a year can make a significant decisions to meet the governments targets. so we can be charged accordingly. If you’re impact on rate reduction. If supported But it isn’t just the new generation on a low income or have a family, you by eco-friendly heating alternatives for where education plays a part, traditional have access to lower water rates, although water heating like heat pumps or solar, plumbing and heating engineers also need Corporate membership of the Public Sector Sustainability Association is these tariffs aren’t generally published. energy and water rates can become almost to be reminded and educated on the new You also have access to a water saving non-existent. Luckily, an aerator can also technologies and advances in fittings and available to any private sector organisation wishing to reach committed and specialist who will come to your home, be installed on even older style taps in fixings which allow for water saving to provide you with water saving devices influencial sustainability professionals in Government, Local Authorities, just a few minutes meaning an entire happen. With heating engineers, this can and handy tips and tricks to save water. building with multiple facilities could start easily be built into their gas safe reviews NHS, Education and Housing Associations. However, in the commercial and social benefitting from savings in under a day. and continued training, for the plumbing sectors, it’s not widely talked about or even Apply this to the commercial build sector, which has less re-education built considered. There’s no requirement for sector for the domestic market looking in, it’s reliant on their own inquisitiveness all social housing to be built with water MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS to build a new block of flats and the but also that of suppliers and trade saving in mind, for these water saving savings soon add up. Combine the simple retailers to offer alternative measures devices to be ready fitted for when the water saving devices with solar thermal when installers are placing orders. • Comprehensive listing in Suppliers Directory tenants move in which will save them heat pumps or other renewable energy The simple measure of advising money, power and energy right from day • Unlimited opportunity to supply press releases, articles & news to feature on PSSA website sources and the future looks bright. a procurement agent for a large new dot. There’s no simple water butt in the It’s not just the commercial build project that they could be saving money • One release for inclusion in monthly Newsletter. garden ready for the tenants to water for the domestic market which benefits. by switching to this type or tap, using • Logo on PSSA homepage their garden with or advice to inform their Commercial retail, factories and even this type of fitting or valve will ensure water supplier of their financial situation to • Introductory email sent to our members as the latest Corporate Member to join the PSSA supermarkets and shopping centres can that the widest audience is reached. ensure the best rates. These are actionable, all benefit from water saving. If the simple It’s worth noting that a lot of larger • Logo - ‘Member of the PSSA’ to use on your own websites/materials easily remedied fixes which benefit the act of installing aerators on taps is the companies will have water saving policies in • 25% off Website/Newsletter banner advertising tenant and help to reduce emissions. only thing they do, that 60% reduction place and will be installing toilets which re- By simply installing aerators on taps • 25% off Newsletter sponsorship in costs can easily be passed onto the use the water, ensuring taps are turned off tenants can expect water and energy owners meaning rates can be reduced and water coolers are replaced with filtered savings of up to 60% in a year. In fact, if making the space more affordable water taps. However, this is presumed, the flow rate is reduced from 10 litres and ultimately, more attractive. and not insisted upon as with the New per minute to 4 litres, for example, WHAT DOES IT COST Water saving doesn’t just stop at Homes Policy and carbon reducing targets. then they could save 60% immediately. aerators, timed flow taps for example If water were made more of a That’s a huge amount and a benefit to also ensure water isn’t wasted, great priority, we believe the savings for both not only water saving but also energy The introductory rate for annual membership is £495+VAT. for school settings or large retail the environment and the end user costs as the energy used to heat the environments. Combine these with aerators would be hugely beneficial and would water reduces thanks to the reduced and your rates will reduce further. also help to reach the government’s amount of water you need to heat. There’s also an education role to carbon reducing targets, quicker. Interested in becoming a Corporate Member of the PSSA? And this doesn’t just apply to a new be played here. Teaching plumbing and It’s a multi-faceted approach that’s build. Adding an aerator to an older tap Get in touch today - call us on 01933 316931 or email us at [email protected] heating students the benefits of water need here, and one we wholly support. can also reduce water usage from 15 litres saving right from college means it isn’t www.harthomeinteriors.co.uk of water per minute to as little at 6 litres something they fall on by mistake or is of water per minute. Add onto that the led by the customer or even legislation. 36 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 www.pssa.info HVAC HVAC

REDUCING YOUR HVAC CARBON FOOTPRINT: HOW THE SECTOR CAN BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE IN THE JOURNEY TO NET ZERO

ith ongoing efforts from governments across Mark Goldsworthy, the globe to reduce M&E Sales Director, carbon emissions and with an ever greater Eco UK Group Wfocus on sustainability, it is vital that the HVAC sector does its part in becoming more environmentally conscious. And while there have been steps to become SMART TECHNOLOGY To accompany the smart systems, more sustainable, there is a huge equipment including smart thermostats amount that still needs to be done to With the constant growth can be installed to maximise HVAC make sure that many of the targets and greater deployment of smart efficiency. Other smart systems that have been set are attainable. technologies within the HVAC sector, available to businesses include smart this is certainly a way that systems can In buildings both large and furnaces and air conditioning units become more efficient. Smart HVAC small, industrial heating accounts that are far easier to operate than uses sensors that integrate with a for roughly two thirds of industrial their traditional counterparts. building’s automation system. These energy demand and around a fifth of sensors then collect information about global energy consumption. Figures conditions throughout the building. REDUCING like this show the need to have UNNECESSARY air conditioning units is expected to often allow work to be done on have announced they are committing efficient and environmentally-friendly Heatwaves are now a far more VENTILATION triple by 2050, as temperatures continue the systems without disturbing the to sustainable manufacturing by HVAC equipment in place to make common occurrence in the UK. The While global temperatures continue to rise year on year. The efficiency workforce, achieved primarily through developing a new carbon neutral the crucial steps towards reducing Met Office estimates they are up to 30 to rise, air conditioning usage has performance of new conditioning units rooftop placement. Commercial plant and HQ in the next few years. the contributions these systems times more likely and will be a bi-annual increased and has contributed to will be key when it comes to ensuring workspaces are larger and often make to our carbon footprint. occurrence by 2050. It is important As we continue to move towards an that escalating demand does not require differing needs to residential that any uptake in HVAC usage doesn’t greater levels of energy usage. ever more environmentally conscious A 2019 report by The International equate to greater emissions. Another properties and can cater to many lead to a drastic increase in emission A huge amount of needless society, it will be of paramount Environment Agency (IEA) showed that issue for suppliers and manufacturers of the specific requirements of generation. This is one of the areas emissions are generated by unnecessary importance for companies, governments the buildings and construction sectors to address is differing rates of work and commercial spaces. where smart systems will become crucial. ventilation, contributing heavily to and the public to think about ways in combined were responsible for over consumption for AC units in different Many scientists have been unequivocal heat loss and overall energy wastage. As we strive for lower carbon which we can lower carbon emissions. 30% of global energy consumption and countries, with units sold in Japan and in their sentiment that heatwaves Recirculation of air is a traditionally emissions, it seems that this trend Smart technologies will certainly be at nearly 40% of carbon emissions. This the EU typically more efficient than are a cause of greater emissions and lower energy cost method of retaining will continue and will become a key the forefront of this, negating many is indicative of the steps the sector those found in China and the US. expect temperature records in the heat and keeping emissions low, area in reducing emissions that needless journeys and making it needs to take to play its role in a more UK and Europe to be broken more however, we must be mindful of the HVACs have traditionally generated. easier for industries to adjust settings eco-friendly society, some of which are regularly, so sites will need to be risks associated with recirculating MODULARISATION and tackle issues remotely. Greater already underway. However, much more equipped to handle these conditions. air. The risk of circulating diseases is levels of training will help equip us needs to be done if the UK is to reach Modular HVACs have also become SYSTEM MAINTENANCE negated somewhat with heat recovery with the tools to make sure we are its goal of becoming net zero by 2050. With wireless systems now much increasingly popular in recent years. AND TRAINING best placed to reduce emissions and more commonplace, temperatures ventilation, which both removes Modular HVACs are responsible for As we envisage what a post-Covid To meet government and industry be more sustainable as a result. can be controlled easily from handheld the risk of disease spreading and heating, cooling and distributing world might look like, businesses requirements, many new buildings devices. With these new technologies, improves energy consumption. air through an entire building, with While the steps outlined above do and governments are continuing to will require HVAC systems that can be those managing the systems can Air conditioning units in particular their increase in popularity largely show some progress and measures we put sustainability and lower carbon maintained simply in order to perform also benefit from remote monitoring contribute significantly to a building’s down to their greater levels of can take, there is far more that we can emissions at the forefront of their in a more energy efficient way. and maintenance, reducing the energy consumption, equating to 10% energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, do as a sector to significantly reduce planning and the HVAC sector is certainly Many companies are looking at need to travel to the site for yet of the UK’s electricity consumption and flexibility and substantial ease of HVAC’s carbon footprint and once no exception. But with change in the ways to become climate neutral and another environmental incentive. as such it is important that we bear in installation and maintenance. we have moved beyond the impact sector a daunting prospect, decision- significantly reduce their footprint. mind ways to counteract the emissions Modular HVACs can be tailored of the COVID-19 pandemic, this will makers often don’t know where to start. Companies are following the likes this creates. Global energy demand for specifically for workspaces and they surely be at the front of industry leader of German based Wilo Group, who minds. https://ecoukgroup.com/

38 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 39 FINANCE FINANCE LEVEN VALLEY PRIMARY NHS HOSPITAL REDUCES ITS SCHOOL USES SALIX CARBON FOOTPRINT AND FUNDING TO REDUCE ELECTRICITY BILLS FOLLOWING THE CARBON EMISSIONS INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS BY 77 PER CENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING Situated within the Lake A hospital has District National Park, drastically reduced Leven Valley has become its electricity bill the first Primary School by a third while to use interest-free also substantially funding from Salix to lowering its carbon install a ground source footprint with the heat pump, transforming installation of solar its heating infrastructure. panels and energy efficient lighting. ver the last decade, the school has demonstrated he Robert Jones and Agnes its commitment to Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RJAH), in reducing the carbon Ian Nicol, Oswestry, Shropshire, has had footprint of its estate, head teacher 1,760 solar panels fitted along Ocreating a sustainable, heat-efficient at Leven Valley with its entire lighting upgraded to LEDs. environment and preparing for Church of T to the public sector to improve car park. The drive to reduce emissions It is estimated the trust is now saving the decarbonisation of heat. England Primary energy efficiency, reduce carbon is really well supported here – there over £217,000 annually, while also As part of the school’s carbon School, said: “We emissions and lower energy bills. is a lot of buy-in from our executives reducing carbon emissions by over 809 reduction strategy, sustainable and are a very small With the help of Salix, the Trust which helps with schemes like this. tonnes of carbon per year as it pivots natural building materials were school… but I unlocked £1.2 million in funding for the “It’s not just about LED lighting towards a net zero carbon future. maximized where possible, allowing hope you can see project - with the panels and lighting and solar panels. We have some Nick Huband, Director of Estates the building to be transformed into that we think big reducing electricity bills by a third. green sites which, due to a number and Facilities at RJAH, said: “It’s a warm and welcoming learning and act green. The hospital, which has an of restrictions, we can’t build on or massively important for us to be environment. Despite the old building The buildings international reputation for orthopaedic sell so we’re looking at ways to offset more sustainable and efficient. structure, the school also adopted have become surgery and musculoskeletal medicine, our carbon by planting trees. “The target is to get to net zero but a series of energy efficient steps part of our is now exploring the possibility of “We can then create walk routes it’s not an insurmountable task. It is such as replacing insulation, solar educational adding two further rows of solar panels through so patients and visitors can enjoy doable but there is significant capital PV (Photovoltaic) and LED lighting in ethos, values which it estimates will reduce energy it while we try to achieve zero carbon.” investment required and a different way order to continue with the delivery and provision bills by a further £65,000 per year. Salix has now helped fund almost of thinking more importantly as well. of their carbon strategy and install a and work in support them with the delivery of multiple It is one of several initiatives 19,000 projects to the tune of £1 “Solar panels are really important ground source heat pump (GSHP.) sympathy with our location within energy-saving technologies. The school the hospital is looking at as it works billion – saving the public sector to this strategy. Not just the financial Leven Valley has used funding the Lake District National Park.” is an-other great example of how public towards a more sustainable future. £203 million per year on its bills. return but also the offset against from Salix Finance to upgrade its Leven Valley’s holistic approach sector organisations across the UK are This includes installing more charging It is estimated the work carried the carbon tonnage is huge. heating system from an oil-based to energy efficiency allows a smooth leading the way to a sustainable future.’ stations for electric car drivers and out across the UK via Salix’s platform “All the external lighting has been system to a 30.12kW borehole transition to achieving a low carbon Salix provides interest-free funding planting trees to offset emissions. has reduced carbon emissions replaced with energy efficient LED ground source heat pump (GSHP). future and the savings made can for schools to reduce energy costs Nick Huband said: “We couldn’t by almost 867,864 tonnes. lighting, along with all the internal In this case, a GSHP was the be reinvested into further energy through the installation of energy have done this without Salix as it is so Sameen Khan, Programme Manager lighting in the wards and the theatres. most robust, long-term approach for efficiency projects or resources for the efficiency technologies. As of March 2020, difficult to get capital funding via the for the NHS Programme at Salix, added: “There has been a big fall in energy minimising carbon emissions and school such as learning materials. Salix has invested over £61m in over NHS. We’ve put ourselves forward for “More than ever before, we want to usage. We’re expecting a £200,000 was an ideal replacement for the Sinead Desmond, Programme 3,300 school projects, saving over £12m things like European funding and been support our NHS services and the patient year reduction in costs on our energy school’s oil-based heating system. Manager at Salix, said: ‘We’re delighted and 55,700 tonnes of carbon per year. unsuccessful and similarly with NHS and staff environment at the Hospitals costs – it’s a significant saving.” This ground source heat pump to see Leven Valley implementing so https://www.salixfinance.co.uk/ funding so without the support of Salix across the country. The Salix funding can The RJAH was able to carry out project is expected to save Leven Valley many carbon reduction measures and this work wouldn’t have happened. help decrease operational costs which the work thanks to Salix Finance, an estimated £5,110 per year and reduce we’re pleased to have been able to “We’re looking at some more radical can be re-allocated for patient care.” which provides Government funding carbon emissions by 77 per cent. ideas like solar panels on the roof of the https://www.salixfinance.co.uk/

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a centralised energy centre that uses an underground network of pipes to TURNING UP THE supply heated water to a property. They are particularly useful for large, multi- occupancy buildings as well as suburban TEMPERATURE ON DISTRICT developments, as only one heat source is required to supply all the properties. HEATING NETWORKS District heating networks can be coupled with renewable technologies and solar thermal power which are highly efficient. In addition, on average they last longer than conventional boilers, delivering lifecycle cost-savings. PIPING HOT In order to maximise a district heating system’s efficiency further, using high performance, insulated pipes to carry water to and from the energy source will reduce heat losses. In fact, innovations in this area mean that now only the very smallest amount of heat is lost into the surrounding earth while transporting the water. The growth of district heating networks in urban areas, and in complex buildings where space is at a premium, has helped to drive the development of smaller, durable and more flexible pre-insulated pipes. These flexible pipes don’t need large trenches, can follow the contours of the land and can be installed to fit around corners and other obstacles. Additionally, by installing flexible pipes the number of connections required Zisis Nikoloudis, Segment Manager – is reduced, minimising the possibility of leaks occurring and also further Commercial, at Uponor improving the efficiency of the system. Another great way to enhance istrict heating networks the Renewable Heat Incentive, a district heating network’s energy have been steadily which aim to encourage the efficiency is to couple it with sustainable growing in popularity use of more environmentally in-home heating solutions such as over recent years, friendly heating solutions, such radiant heating systems, radiant panels thanks in part to their as district heating networks and and underfloor heating. These systems Dability to significantly improve a renewable energy sources. operate at lower temperatures compared building’s energy efficiency levels1. Even with these incentives to traditional heating methods such as Despite this, still only around 3% of and policies in place, radiators2,3. Incorporating smart energy the UK’s heat demand is supplied by revolutionising how those in management technology, such as smart such networks - a figure which the the industry, not to mention heating controls4, will also boost efficiency Committee on Climate Change has homeowners, think about levels by ensuring that heat is only said needs to rise to at least 18% if heating is not going to be an provided where and when it is required. the UK is to meet its carbon targets. easy task, and we’re still a long To encourage the industry way off where we need to be. IN PRACTICE in the largest district heating scheme 70% less than before. Energy use to make significant inroads in in East Anglia for housing association, has also been cut by 70%, making a ensuring this sustainable way HELPING TO REACH Recently Uponor supplied energy Flagship Homes. Located in Felixstowe, significant impact on carbon emissions of heating is utilised to its full OUR GOAL efficient piping solutions to renewable the renewable heating project has and providing a more affordable potential, the government has heating expert, Finn Geotherm, for use Making sure we’re transformed the way residents heat and efficient living environment. been putting in place incentives using the most up-to-date, their homes and receive hot water, With such clear advantages, there is and policies including the Heat 2 A comparison of heating terminal units: Fan- sustainable systems available and dramatically cut heating bills no doubt that we will continue to see the coil versus radiant floor, and the combination Network Investment Project and is an important part of getting of both. Energy and Buildings 138 (2017) and carbon emissions for more than rise of district heating networks across to where we need to be, and 621–629 100 houses, flats and bungalows. the country, as these systems continue 1 Super-insulate or use renewable district heating networks are By installing six large scale district to prove themselves to be a sustainable 3 Low-energy guide. Underfloor heating and technology? Life cycle cost, energy and a very viable solution which heating systems and Uponor piping, method of heating homes and reducing global warming potential analysis of cooling in low-energy buildings. Uponor deserve more attention. residents are now enjoying substantially carbon emissions, now and in the future. nearly zero energy buildings (NZEB) in a 4 Categories and functionality of smart home In practice, district heating cheaper heating bills – paying around https://www.uponor.co.uk/. temperate oceanic climate. Energy and technology for energy Management. Building networks typically consist of Buildings 139 (2017) 590–607 and Environment 123 (2017) 543-554 42 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 ENERGY MANAGER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2021 43