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The True Cost of Going Zero Carbon by 2050

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The True Cost of Going Zero Carbon by 2050

What is the climate emergency declaration?

The United Nations say we could have just 11 years left to limit a climate change catastrophe.  The UK is the first country in the world to declare a “climate emergency” – one of the key demands put to the government by environmental activist group, Extinction Rebellion, and the recent declaration will accelerate efforts for the UK to become carbon-neutral by 2050.

This will see increasing pressure on commercial enterprises to support the transition to a low carbon economy and the government’s ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 will have a significant impact on businesses, particularly within the built environment.

How will the UK achieve zero carbon by 2050?

The UK is already legally committed to an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050 (relative to 1990 emission levels) and in 2017, successfully lowered emissions to 43% below 1990 levels.  However, according to the Committee on Climate Change, the UK is unlikely to meet its targets for 2023 – 2027.  So, just how realistic or achievable is the new ‘net-zero’ target?

The transition to a zero-carbon economy will require a concerted effort and action by all sections of society.   It requires the right policies and government funding to support businesses to achieve this new target, whilst maintaining a balance with all the other pressures being faced across industry.

According to the UK Committee on Climate Change (CCC) it will cost 1 to 2 percent of GDP each year (approximately £50 billion per year) to achieve net-zero by 2050.  However, other sources speculate that this cost could be considerably higher when considering the impact on different sectors of the economy.

Whilst the CCC believe it is technically feasible to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, it will clearly be challenging.  The UK has already set carbon budgets and developed policies on the path to an 80% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050.  However more needs to be done to accelerate the progress already made by the UK as illustrated below.

The decarbonisation of the UK will require significant investment and have important implications on decisions over infrastructure, innovation and the role of societal change. The CCC illustrates the transition implied in their ‘Future Ambitions’ scenario to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050.

How will this affect businesses in the UK?

At this early stage it is difficult to predict the effect this will have on UK businesses, but one can fairly confidently assume rising costs of energy and an increasingly onerous legislative landscape.  The UK Government already has policies in place to help achieve the current target of 80% GHG but the pressure on all sectors of business and industry will only get stronger.

We would hope that in aid of this recent development, the UK Government will support businesses through this transition.  Increasing the availability of grants to fund energy efficiency schemes and educating owners / investors on suitable technologies available to them, would be welcomed although the lessons will have to be learned from less-than-successful previous legislative interventions, in particular those targeting the built environment.

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Final thoughts

If you are looking for an energy management system that is tailored to your business needs, ETS can provide you with 25 years of experience in dramatically improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Whether your businesses have individual assets or large international portfolios, ETS can assist you in saving substantial amounts of money while significantly reducing your carbon performance.

To discuss your requirements, get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 205 0542 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com. 

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The Common Barriers to Achieving a Successful EnMS

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The Common Barriers to Achieving a Successful EnMS

Before embarking on the journey to introducing an effective energy management system, it is worth considering the common barriers that may affect its implementation.  The approach adopted by an organisation to address energy efficiency is very important however, it is still the workforce, at all levels, that will influence its success. The following are the most common barriers organisations face:

Organisational Commitment

A fundamental aspect of an organisations EnMS effectiveness is the overall commitment of the workforce.  To ensure senior management appreciate the impact of energy management, its importance must be instilled within the organisational culture.  Energy is often treated as a problem that can be fixed and forgotten, while core business issues require constant attention.  The Energy Institute, Hearts and Minds series ‘Understanding your energy culture’ tool will help identify the behaviours and attitudes towards energy management.  In the process of defining the company’s current energy culture, positive improvements can be made so that energy management takes a central role within the day to day operations of the organisation.

Insufficient Resources

Introducing an EnMS within an organisation requires a commitment of resource.  In most organisations, recourses are reserved for core functions of the business resulting in energy management being treated as a lower priority.  Not only are there limited funds available to finance energy projects but the resources to manage them do not exist.  Energy efficiency can often be improved through nil and low-cost solutions.  Depending on the project adopted, the pay-back period can often deliver more than just a return on investment but also provide continual savings long after project completion.

Lack of Energy Data

This is a common barrier for many organisations.  Typically, there is no one person responsible for the management of energy data and ensuring its accuracy.  Data on usage, utilities rates, energy consumption patterns and variables affecting significant energy use must be available and analysed correctly to guide organisational decisions.  This can pose an even bigger problem when submitting records for relevant energy compliance regulations such as ESOS or SECR.  Our Energy Data Analysts are experienced in the collation and validation of energy data.  Click here to learn more about our TEC service.

Results not sustained

Energy management is quiet often a reactive response to a crisis.  Either an upcoming compliance deadline or rising energy costs are the catalyst to driving energy efficiency within an organisation.  After the perceived crisis has then passed, efforts devoted to energy management are directed elsewhere within the business. Sustaining energy management, and its results, requires a continual focus on improvement which is instilled within the working practices of the organisation.  The management structure is critical to the maintaining the momentum of the EnMS.  Regular management reviews will provide a platform for feedback to evaluate the results of the EnMS.   Problem areas that are identified during this process can then be corrected by revising procedures or improving employee training.

Correcting Symptoms Instead of Problems

A reactive approach to energy management and restrictive resources leads to a reliance on easy quick fix solutions.  This can result in many organisations only correcting the symptoms instead of identifying the problem.  Concentrating on the route causes of energy inefficiency will provide focus and ensure resources are not wasted on temporary fixes. This can only be achieved through collating accurate energy data to track the results of energy management efforts.

If you would like to learn more about setting up an Energy Management System, download our ‘Energy Management: Getting Started’ guide.  Alternatively, speak to one of our Senior Consultants on 0117 379 0850 or email enquiries@enery-ts.com.

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Final thoughts

If you are looking for an energy management system that is tailored to your business needs, ETS can provide you with 25 years of experience in dramatically improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Whether your businesses have individual assets or large international portfolios, ETS can assist you in saving substantial amounts of money while significantly reducing your carbon performance.

To discuss your requirements, get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 205 0542 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com. 

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ESOS UK Summary of Updates

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ESOS UK Summary of Updates

The Environment Agency has published their No.3 ESOS Newsletter. Having continued with their programme, 176 audits have been completed from the date of publication (03/12/2018). Their ESOS UK report included key findings of the audits to date:

  • 21% were compliant
  • 55% were compliant with remedial actions
  • 13% were non-compliant
  • 11% did not qualify under the scheme

Some of the areas where non-compliance were identified:

  • ESOS audits did not meet the minimum criteria stated in the regulations / guidance
  • ESOS Lead Assessor or board sign off missing
  • Sampling approach not representative of significant energy use
  • Moved premises between qualification and completion dates so organisations thought that there was no need for energy audits
  • ‘Process’ energy consumption had been omitted (e.g. manufacturing process / plant and equipment or refrigeration use for chilled or frozen foods)
  • Transport use had been omitted when it formed part of the significant energy use of the organisation (i.e. Transport was greater than the 10% de minimis ruling)

Some areas where remedial actions had been identified:

  • Organisational structure
  • Sampling approach
  • Calculations to support estimates
  • Reference period and data records
  • Audit analysis
  • No Director and / or ESOS Lead Assessor sign-off

From the findings, it is clear that interpretation, scope, evidence / records and misunderstanding has led to some audit failures. It is important that you understand and fully appreciate your obligations for phase 2 under ESOS and to engage with a competent ESOS Lead Assessor and consultant to support organisations in becoming fully compliant.  Ensure that you remain ahead of the game and assess your organisations preparation and readiness for ESOS Phase 2.

What can you do now?

Carry out ESOS energy audits for the supplies you intend to include in your Significant Energy Consumption.  12 consecutive months of energy data must be provided that includes the qualification date (which falls on 31st December 2018) but not the compliance date.   Figure 1 shows the energy data restrictions.

Figure 1: – Energy Data Restrictions for ESOS Phase 2

It is worth noting that relying on invoices could be a mistake as your audits may require more granular data. Different energy streams can be audited at different times so the workload can be spread to suit your business needs.

ESOS Phase 2 Webinar

If you would like to learn more about ESOS Phase 2 and how to ensure compliance, please watch our free webinar, delivered by our Associate Director, Tilly Shaw.  Alternatively, please call us on 0117 379 0850 or email enquiries@energy-ts.com and speak to one of our ESOS Lead Assessors.

Final thoughts

If you are looking for an energy management system that is tailored to your business needs, ETS can provide you with 25 years of experience in dramatically improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Whether your businesses have individual assets or large international portfolios, ETS can assist you in saving substantial amounts of money while significantly reducing your carbon performance.

To discuss your requirements, get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 205 0542 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com. 

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Start with your energy culture first! – Why so many energy saving initiatives do not deliver the predicted results

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Start with your energy culture first! – Why so many energy saving initiatives do not deliver the predicted results

Phil Warren

Managing Director

I have over twenty-five years of experience leading the delivery of a wide range of energy efficiency programmes and strategies.  Whilst many organisations already have well-established Energy Management Systems (EnMS) or are proactively engaged in improving energy efficiency through new technologies or behavioural change measures, huge savings are often missed when energy culture does not align with an organisations’ sustainability objectives.

The full potential of energy saving initiatives can only be realised if the workforce is fully engaged and knowledgeable of how their actions and behaviours can impact overall efficiency.  Therefore, outstanding performance and continual improvement can only be achieved when there is a significant cultural swing in an organisation, so that energy saving initiatives are fully embraced by everyone.

Every sector and industry has their own challenges in managing energy consumption, but no matter what project or scheme we work on, our approach remains the same.  Our first step is identification and assessment of the current energy culture of an organisation; this involves reviewing the current energy policy and company sustainability objectives before delving into the detail of energy performance improvements.  In doing this, we gain clarity of what is realistically achievable for the client within the given timescales and budgets.

Many organisations often benefit from initially introducing new policies and procedures that outline to the workforce, best working practices that contribute to reducing energy consumption.  Focusing on low-cost solutions to begin with, enables the client to achieve savings that can then be re-invested into other project or schemes.  This leads me onto my second point – review your energy data!

Transparent measurement and verification procedures are central to ensuring that an energy saving initiative, not only successfully delivers the savings projected, but also sets the foundation for continual improvement. Therefore, we implement IPMVP techniques and employ Certified Measurement and Verification Professionals (CMVP) to review and analyse energy data; this ensures that savings predicted or achieved are transparent and accurate for the client.

It’s fair to say that there have been many entrants to the energy management market over the years, with many products and consultants over stating the return on investment (ROI) to the client which has soured the market.  Similarly, Energy Saving Companies (ESCO) or Energy Service Contracts can hold enormous promises but there are also real risks if it’s not done properly.  To ensure an energy saving initiative delivers the intended results, you must:

In the years of my energy management career and the technologies I have trialled, embraced, deployed and rejected, I firmly believe that we are now in one of the most exciting phases to date.  Disruptive technologies have given rise to new and innovative ways to manage energy consumption.  We can now retrieve energy data from buildings in real-time, enabling us to be descriptive, predictive and prescriptive.  Whilst all this energy data is easily accessible now, the trick is knowing how to interpret the ‘useful information’ and having the experience and engineering knowledge to know what outcomes are possible.  Our Technical Energy Centre (TEC) team discusses this in more detail here.

Final thoughts

If you are looking for an energy management system that is tailored to your business needs, ETS can provide you with 25 years of experience in dramatically improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Whether your businesses have individual assets or large international portfolios, ETS can assist you in saving substantial amounts of money while significantly reducing your carbon performance.

To discuss your requirements, get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 205 0542 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com. 

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ISO 50001: 2018 – Are you ready?

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ISO 50001: 2018 – Are you ready?

Five years after its publication, the International Organisation for Standardisation has reviewed their ISO 50001 standard and last August 2018 published its new 2018 edition to conform to the Annex SL and its High Level Structure.

Organisations that currently comply with ISO 50001: 2011 need to be aware of the new qualification criteria.  Our ISO 50001 Lead Auditor, Gerard Bailey, talks through some of the changes you need to consider.

Key Changes to ISO 50001

  • High Level Structure (HLS) – providing better compatibility with other ISO management systems
  • Leadership – Stronger emphasis on the responsibility of leadership
  • Risk and Opportunity – business-oriented approach that requires broader risks and opportunities to be identified

High Level Structure (HLS)

One of the most significant changes to ISO 50001 is the introduction of the High Level Structure, Annex SL, which is shared by all new and revised ISO standards.  This is to ensure that all ISO management standards have the same look and feel to enable greater integration between systems of different disciplines.  There are ten core clauses within the HLS, these are as follows:

  1. Clause 1 – Scope
  2. Clause 2 – Normative References
  3. Clause 3 – Terms and Definitions
  4. Clause 4 – Context of the Organisation
  5. Clause 5 – Leadership
  6. Clause 6 – Planning
  7. Clause 7 – Support
  8. Clause 8 – Operation
  9. Clause 9 – Performance Evaluation
  10. Clause 10 – Improvement

Leadership

The 2018 edition places a greater focus on top management to actively engage and demonstrate leadership with respect to the energy management system (EnMS); further details are provided in Chapter 5.1.

Risk and Opportunity

Organisations are now required to identify any risks or opportunities that may impact the ability of the EnMS to deliver its intended results.  During the planning process of an EnMS, organisations can anticipate potential scenarios and consequences so that undesired effects can be addressed before they occur. Similarly, scenarios that could offer a beneficial outcome can be identified and pursued.  This process can be regarded as complementary to 6.3 “Energy review”, which is a more detailed operational review to control and improve energy performance.

Preparing for ISO 50001:2018

It is important that you don’t delay the transition to the new ISO 50001 standards.  We recommend taking the following steps:

  1. Appoint an ISO 50001 Lead Auditor Speak to an ISO 50001:2018 competent Lead Auditor.  They will be able to talk through the new requirements of ISO 50001 and complete a gap analysis.
  1. Communicate Changes Inform your leadership team about the new regulations and communicate the revisions to the wider organisation to gain buy-in.
  1. Plan Review your existing EnMS and review your EnPIs and baselines with the support of your ISO 50001 Lead Auditor.  Consider how you will introduce the new requirements and create an implementation plan.
  1. Implement Changes Following a review of your EnMS, an ISO 50001:2018 competent Lead Auditor can guide you through the stages in implementing the necessary changes to the new standards.

ISO 50001: 2018 – Key Takeaways

The new ISO 50001: 2018 was published in August 2018 with a three-year transition period.  Certified Accredited Bodies (CABs) will have eighteen months from the date of publication to complete the transition to the new standards.  This means organisations applying for recertification after February 2020 will need to conform to the new standards.  In addition, organisations carrying out their annual energy audit after February 2020 will need to include the new standards as part of their transition assessments.

Final thoughts

If you are looking for an energy management system that is tailored to your business needs, ETS can provide you with 25 years of experience in dramatically improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Whether your businesses have individual assets or large international portfolios, ETS can assist you in saving substantial amounts of money while significantly reducing your carbon performance.

To discuss your requirements, get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 205 0542 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com. 

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ESOS Phase 2: Summary of Updates

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ESOS Phase 2: Summary of Updates 

The Environment Agency has recently published several updates in their ESOS newsletter for Phase 2 preparation.  Our Operations Director, Phil Bilyard provides a summary below:

Bullet points for ESOS Phase 2: Issue 1, August 2018

One of the most significant changes to ISO 50001 is the introduction of the High Level Structure, Annex SL, which is shared by all new and revised ISO standards.  This is to ensure that all ISO management standards have the same look and feel to enable greater integration between systems of different disciplines.  There are ten core clauses within the HLS, these are as follows:

  1. Clause 1 – Scope
  2. Clause 2 – Normative References
  3. Clause 3 – Terms and Definitions
  4. Clause 4 – Context of the Organisation
  5. Clause 5 – Leadership
  6. Clause 6 – Planning
  7. Clause 7 – Support
  8. Clause 8 – Operation
  9. Clause 9 – Performance Evaluation
  10. Clause 10 – Improvement

Bullet points for ESOS Phase 2: Issue 2, October 2018

Phase 1 Civil Penalties

Under the ESOS Phase 1, the fines that have been served to organisations for not complying with requirements have been published. Fines range from £1,560 to £45,000.

Compliant

Current compliance listings under ESOS as of the 31st May 2018 have been published with 7,113 organisations or entities listed as compliant under ESOS.

Energy Audits and Reporting Including ESOS

The department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has commissioned external research on the effectiveness of energy audits. A telephone survey will be conducted for a small number of organisations from October to December 2018 to determine effectiveness.

Phase 2 Qualification and Compliance

The next registration of compliance date is the 5th December 2019. Energy audits can commence henceforth and at least one years’ worth of data can be used for energy measurement with the data coming from 6th December 2014 to 5th December 2019. Definitive qualification, total energy consumption and areas of significant energy use cannot be made until after the 31st December 2018.

Final thoughts

If you are looking for an energy management system that is tailored to your business needs, ETS can provide you with 25 years of experience in dramatically improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Whether your businesses have individual assets or large international portfolios, ETS can assist you in saving substantial amounts of money while significantly reducing your carbon performance.

To discuss your requirements, get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 205 0542 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com. 

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ESOS Compliance Guidance: Are you ready for ESOS Phase 2?

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ESOS Compliance Guidance: Are you ready for ESOS Phase 2?

We are quickly approaching ESOS Phase 2 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme. If you qualify for ESOS you must submit your notification of compliance by 5th December 2019.  Whilst this might seem a little early to be talking about the next round of ESOS assessments, companies need to start collecting 12 consecutive months of energy data that includes the qualification date (which falls on 31st December 2018) but not the compliance date.

Phase 1 saw close to 2,800 late submissions, resulting in a number of punitive measures.  In addition, only 16% of the total submissions received during Phase 1 were compliant with the ESOS requirements, with three-quarters requiring remedial action.

It is essential that you review your ESOS requirements to ensure you capture the correct information and energy data for your sites. This was one of the biggest audit failings for many organisations during ESOS Phase 1 due to lack of consideration to the organisation structure, its partner, parent and sister companies.

Deadlines

Data Collection

12 consecutive months of energy data must be provided that includes the qualification date (which falls on 31st December 2018) but not the compliance date.  Figure 1 shows the energy data restrictions.  It is worth noting that relying on invoices could be a mistake as your audits may require more granular data.

Figure 1 – Energy data restrictions

Our team of Energy Data Analysts can support your organisation with collating accurate energy data and ensuring all aspects of reporting are covered, subject to the organisations’ declaration.

Audit Restrictions

You are required to provide 12 consecutive months of energy data in order to complete your audit.  Your audit cannot be undertaken more than a year before the compliance deadline of 5th December 2019 nor extended beyond this date.

Many organisations that delayed starting the process during Phase 1, experienced difficulties in finding ESOS Lead Assessors and collating accurate energy data. This resulted in a number of late submissions.  We recommend planning early and speaking with one of our ESOS Lead Assessors now by calling 0117 379 0850 or emailing enquiries@energy-ts.com.

Data Quality

The better your data, the more insight you will gain from your energy audits and the more reliable your energy savings recommendations.  The more recent the data included within your audit, the more relevant the audit will be to current working practices; this is why metering your portfolio and collating your energy data now will provide you with valuable information.

Next Steps

The qualification criteria and requirements of ESOS Phase 2 are complex and can be challenging for organisations to ensure compliance.  Speak to one of our ESOS Lead Assessors now on 0117 379 0850 or email enquiries@energy-ts.com.

Webinar

If you would like to learn more about ESOS Phase 2, sign up to our free webinar and speak with one of our ESOS Lead Assessors.  Alternatively, if you are not able to join our webinar, a recording can be viewed here.

Final thoughts

If you are looking for an energy management system that is tailored to your business needs, ETS can provide you with 25 years of experience in dramatically improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Whether your businesses have individual assets or large international portfolios, ETS can assist you in saving substantial amounts of money while significantly reducing your carbon performance.

To discuss your requirements, get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 205 0542 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com. 

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How to get ISO 50001 Certification

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How to get ISO 50001 Certification

Since 2011, organisations have been able to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, energy use and consumption, thanks to ISO 50001. Five years after its publication, ISO has reviewed the standard and decided to release an update in the next year to conform to the Annex SL and its High-Level Structure.  A meeting was held in Stockholm in June 2016, where ISO formed a new Technical Committee, TC 301, to develop the new Energy Management System Standard (ISO 50001). TC 301 is currently working on the Committee draft with the final version scheduled for release in January 2019.

Whether one needs to be compliant with the EU Energy Efficiency Directive Article 8, reduce operational cost, secure energy-related government subsidies or position themselves as leaders in sustainability, an ISO 50001 compliant energy management system (EnMS) is essential.  However, successfully implementing such a system within an organisation can be a daunting task.

Our ISO 50001 Lead Auditor, Gerard Bailey, talks through how to get ISO 50001 certification and explores industry ‘best practices’.

Step 1 – GAP Analysis

Engaging with relevant stakeholders across your organisation is essential to facilitating a full assessment of how your sites are currently functioning and pinpoint strengths, weaknesses and focus points.  After completing a GAP analysis, our consultants will produce an assessment report which provides a complete graphic performance profile of the Energy Management System (EnMS), to enable target-setting for the future as well as the comparison of different units of the organisation (e.g. for benchmarking purposes).

Step 2 – Implementation Plan

The results of the gap analysis, together with a first high-level screening of existing relevant procedures, are summarised in a clear implementation plan detailing a step-by-step roadmap for the implementation of the EnMS with a detailed list of actions and the corresponding planning, roles, and responsibilities.

Step 3 – Implementation Support

Our consultants will provide extensive implementation support and coaching to accelerate your organisation’s journey towards ISO 50001 certification. This support includes:

  • Screening, reviewing and updating current procedures and working methods
  • Creating new instructions (if necessary)
  • Implementing all technical aspects required by ISO 50001 (energy baseline, energy plan, energy performance indicators)
  • Organising implementation workshops to inform process owners and relevant personnel on all processes and requirements
  • Developing a communication plan and awareness campaign, which is key to create an effective EnMS and to establish an energy culture within the organisation
  • Designing a customised training programme upon or near completion of the EnMS implementation; a pre-audit is conducted to verify the completeness of the process and to identify any remaining gaps.
  • Facilitating external audits.

Upon request, ETS can also support the actual certification of the EnMS by being present on site and participating during the audit.

Achieve Results Faster

Through years of operating in the manufacturing industry, our team of engineers have extensive experience in implementing and delivering ISO 50001 certified Energy Management Systems.  Our consultants will work with you to determine the best way forward for your organisation to design a package that is reflective of your business objectives.

Drawing on the expertise and skills of our Energy Data Analysts from our Technical Energy Centre, we will assess and identify areas of high consumption, behavioural patterns and put forward recommendations for improvements.  The results of the Gap analysis, together with a first high-level screening of existing relevant procedures, are summarised in a clear implementation plan, detailing a step-by-step roadmap for the implementation of the EnMS with a list of actions and the corresponding planning, roles, and responsibilities

Our approach helps you to answer questions such as:

  • What is the current performance of the organisation’s EnMS or approach?
  • How does it compare to the compliance requirements of ISO 50001 and to industry best practices?
  • Where is the largest improvement potential of the current system? And what is the effort needed?
  • How do I ensure continuous improvement and maturity, and how do I guarantee that improvements stay aligned with the overall company strategy?
  • How do I demonstrate the current EnMS’ effectiveness?
  • How do I benchmark the EnMS performance of different units in my organisation?
  • Which procedures are required for ISO 50001 certification?
  • How can I update my existing procedures instead of creating a completely new management system? How can I integrate ISO 50001 with other existing management systems, such as ISO 14001 or ISO 9001?
  • How do I develop an energy baseline, an energy plan and energy performance indicators?
  • How can I create an energy culture within my organisation, engaging all employees in gaining a better energy performance and a continuous improvement of my energy efficiency?
  • What is the best communication plan to help build an energy culture, engage staff and get an effective EnMS?
  • What training is needed for key personnel to maintain the EnMS?

If you would like to learn more about how we can help you achieve ISO 50001 certification, call us today on 0117 375 0850 or email us at enquiries@energy-ts.com.

Final thoughts

If you are looking for an energy management system that is tailored to your business needs, ETS can provide you with 25 years of experience in dramatically improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Whether your businesses have individual assets or large international portfolios, ETS can assist you in saving substantial amounts of money while significantly reducing your carbon performance.

To discuss your requirements, get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 205 0542 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com. 

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The Importance of Behaviour in Corporate Energy Efficiency

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The Importance of Behaviour in Corporate Energy Efficiency

Improving energy efficiency through engineering and technological interventions is known as being an important factor in reducing operational cost, controlling maintenance requirements, and mitigating risks posed by an increasingly onerous legislative landscape.

However, whilst adopting formal and comprehensive energy management practices (for example through accreditation to standards such as ISO50001) will undoubtedly reap rewards, their full potential will only be realised if the workforce itself is fully engaged and knowledgeable of how their actions and behaviour can impact overall efficiency.

This fact is increasingly being understood by major blue-chip organisations, including RBS and Tesco, who have recently reported that they have embarked on widespread employee engagement and training programmes.

RBS have rolled out their ‘JUMP’ project which encourages employees to engage in energy saving, sustainable travel, and waste reduction activities. Organised into departmental teams and incentivised with monthly retail vouchers, the teams compete against their colleagues to drive improvement across the business. Whilst the company initially experienced some difficulties in monitoring and measuring success, this pilot programme was gauged on the financial and carbon benefits from energy saving, alongside feedback from those employees involved.

Similarly, Tesco rolled out their ‘Energy Matters’ initiative which included training over 4,000 colleagues across 165 stores in energy-saving practices. The biggest impact was felt in the Bakery and Hot Counter areas of the stores, with significant savings of approximately 320,000kWh and 140tCO2e being recorded in the bakeries alone.

So, with these large companies taking action and leading the way, the question remains as to why more businesses are not engaging with their teams and running behavioural and cultural change programmes?

The main reasons appear to be that organisations believe these programmes are expensive to administer and that they can be difficult to monitor and evaluate.

In the cases of RBS and Tesco, success was measured in different ways, influenced by their specific business dynamics and sectors, and the ways in which their colleagues could positively affect energy consumption – one size did not fit all for these organisations, and this demonstrates that companies should tailor their own programmes and measure success in ways that make sense to their businesses.

In terms of mitigating the cost of implementing these programmes, a simple hierarchy should be followed to ensure that any campaign is targeted and effective:

  • Identify the opportunity: which energy and/or environmental metrics will be targeted for improvement?
  • Develop a thorough brief: how will the programme be rolled out, incentivised and tracked? Will an initial pilot programme be put into action to understand any issues before a company-wide programme is attempted?
  • Determine how success will be measured: will specific targets be developed for the environmental metrics that have been identified? Should other ancillary considerations be included – for example, staff satisfaction, productivity?
  • Review and report success in a manner that resonates with the business: develop ways to report progress to the business that is engaging, motivating, and in line with the wider company strategy.

Having an engaged and motivated workforce will certainly increase savings potential, whilst also building collaboration across the business. With a well-tailored and considered programme, the benefits that could be realised will extend beyond the efficiency and environmental agenda initially targeted and add real value across the organisation.

How can ETS help?

For over 20 years, ETS has assisted organisations of all sizes and sectors to dramatically improve the energy efficiency and carbon performance of their buildings – significantly reducing environmental impacts whilst saving substantial sums of money – across individual assets and large international portfolios.

Whatever the nature of your business, we can help.

Final thoughts

If you are looking for an energy management system that is tailored to your business needs, ETS can provide you with 25 years of experience in dramatically improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Whether your businesses have individual assets or large international portfolios, ETS can assist you in saving substantial amounts of money while significantly reducing your carbon performance.

To discuss your requirements, get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 205 0542 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com. 

Improving energy efficiency through engineering and technological interventions is known as being an important factor in reducing operational cost, controlling maintenance requirements, and mitigating risks posed by an increasingly onerous legislative landscape.

However, whilst adopting formal and comprehensive energy management practices (for example through accreditation to standards such as ISO50001) will undoubtedly reap rewards, their full potential will only be realised if the workforce itself is fully engaged and knowledgeable of how their actions and behaviour can impact overall efficiency.

This fact is increasingly being understood by major blue-chip organisations, including RBS and Tesco, who have recently reported that they have embarked on widespread employee engagement and training programmes.

RBS have rolled out their ‘JUMP’ project which encourages employees to engage in energy saving, sustainable travel, and waste reduction activities. Organised into departmental teams and incentivised with monthly retail vouchers, the teams compete against their colleagues to drive improvement across the business. Whilst the company initially experienced some difficulties in monitoring and measuring success, this pilot programme was gauged on the financial and carbon benefits from energy saving, alongside feedback from those employees involved.

Similarly, Tesco rolled out their ‘Energy Matters’ initiative which included training over 4,000 colleagues across 165 stores in energy-saving practices. The biggest impact was felt in the Bakery and Hot Counter areas of the stores, with significant savings of approximately 320,000kWh and 140tCO2e being recorded in the bakeries alone.

So, with these large companies taking action and leading the way, the question remains as to why more businesses are not engaging with their teams and running behavioural and cultural change programmes?

The main reasons appear to be that organisations believe these programmes are expensive to administer and that they can be difficult to monitor and evaluate.

In the cases of RBS and Tesco, success was measured in different ways, influenced by their specific business dynamics and sectors, and the ways in which their colleagues could positively affect energy consumption – one size did not fit all for these organisations, and this demonstrates that companies should tailor their own programmes and measure success in ways that make sense to their businesses.

In terms of mitigating the cost of implementing these programmes, a simple hierarchy should be followed to ensure that any campaign is targeted and effective:

  • Identify the opportunity: which energy and/or environmental metrics will be targeted for improvement?
  • Develop a thorough brief: how will the programme be rolled out, incentivised and tracked? Will an initial pilot programme be put into action to understand any issues before a company-wide programme is attempted?
  • Determine how success will be measured: will specific targets be developed for the environmental metrics that have been identified? Should other ancillary considerations be included – for example, staff satisfaction, productivity?
  • Review and report success in a manner that resonates with the business: develop ways to report progress to the business that is engaging, motivating, and in line with the wider company strategy.

Having an engaged and motivated workforce will certainly increase savings potential, whilst also building collaboration across the business. With a well-tailored and considered programme, the benefits that could be realised will extend beyond the efficiency and environmental agenda initially targeted and add real value across the organisation.

How can ETS help?

For over 20 years, ETS has assisted organisations of all sizes and sectors to dramatically improve the energy efficiency and carbon performance of their buildings – significantly reducing environmental impacts whilst saving substantial sums of money – across individual assets and large international portfolios.

Whatever the nature of your business, we can help.

To discuss your requirements, please get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 379 0850 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com.

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Energy Management & Sustainability: Specialists or Generalists – Who Do You Trust?

When you have sustainability or energy management goals to achieve across your built estate and you’re not sure where to go to get advice, a Google search is often your first port of call. And this will likely produce a whole raft of options across many disciplines, from strategic carbon consultancy to niche technology providers.

There are many ‘energy’ companies that claim to offer a suite of services from procurement, to point of use optimisation and demand side management. Then there are also technology resellers who will direct you towards you the specific smart buildings solutions they are associated with, at preferential rates. This is fine if it solves your problems and makes the impact you anticipated.

But how do you know for sure what is the right solution or package of options for your specific business? Who are you best placed to put your trust in – a sustainability consultant, an energy manager, a procurement broker or ‘other’?

This very much depends upon your starting knowledge of the industry, your knowledge and understanding of your company’s goals and what your experience biases are.

Having been operational in the energy management industry for over 20 years, we at ETS have seen and experienced many types of emergent energy management technologies and supporting sustainability consultancy offers across our works with our clients.

There are some very good generalists in the sustainability & energy management world who have experience in many types of industries and are able to support a client to their respective goals. Conversely, there are generalists who skim across very complex topics very thinly and cannot identify when a deep dive is needed into a particular client aspect.

This can be similar in the specialist world: a lighting specialist will make sure you have optimal lighting for a specific application, but will they stray into the mechanical/electrical operation of the facility or business? Possibly not, nor are they qualified to do so.

Theoretically, there is a place for both; the good ‘market aware’ generalist and the laser-sighted specialist, who should work hand in hand to achieve clients’ goals to reduce energy consumption and carbon emission. The generalist must be able to identify when a specialist is needed and not feel threatened by this inclusion. Similarly, the specialist should be aware the generalist sees the wider regulatory picture and their work is a very important piece of the solution.

However, surely the best option is to have all of this under one roof. A company that has both the full market view of all movements in the sphere of strategic carbon consultancy and can support the business with overarching ‘route maps’ to improved energy efficiency and sustainability performance, whilst also having the deep technical knowledge to make granular and building-specific interventions to drive these performance improvements as well as protecting asset value and improving the occupant experience.

This is the ethos of the ETS offer to the market: a fully integrated energy management and engineering consultancy that supports businesses from the very outset of their journey, through detailed energy and engineering project implementation, legislative compliance, and ongoing performance reporting.

By engaging with us, our clients have access to everything they need to drive their business forward, without the potentially adversarial scenarios that can occur when many different consultancies (with differing market views or offers) are bound together to collectively deliver for a specific business.

How can ETS help?

For over 20 years, ETS has assisted organisations of all sizes and sectors to dramatically improve the energy efficiency and carbon performance of their buildings – significantly reducing environmental impacts whilst saving substantial sums of money – across individual assets and large international portfolios.

Whatever the nature of your business, we can help.

Final thoughts

If you are looking for an energy management system that is tailored to your business needs, ETS can provide you with 25 years of experience in dramatically improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Whether your businesses have individual assets or large international portfolios, ETS can assist you in saving substantial amounts of money while significantly reducing your carbon performance.

To discuss your requirements, get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 205 0542 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com. 

When you have sustainability or energy management goals to achieve across your built estate and you’re not sure where to go to get advice, a Google search is often your first port of call. And this will likely produce a whole raft of options across many disciplines, from strategic carbon consultancy to niche technology providers.

There are many ‘energy’ companies that claim to offer a suite of services from procurement, to point of use optimisation and demand side management. Then there are also technology resellers who will direct you towards you the specific smart buildings solutions they are associated with, at preferential rates. This is fine if it solves your problems and makes the impact you anticipated.

But how do you know for sure what is the right solution or package of options for your specific business? Who are you best placed to put your trust in – a sustainability consultant, an energy manager, a procurement broker or ‘other’?

This very much depends upon your starting knowledge of the industry, your knowledge and understanding of your company’s goals and what your experience biases are.

Having been operational in the energy management industry for over 20 years, we at ETS have seen and experienced many types of emergent energy management technologies and supporting sustainability consultancy offers across our works with our clients.

There are some very good generalists in the sustainability & energy management world who have experience in many types of industries and are able to support a client to their respective goals. Conversely, there are generalists who skim across very complex topics very thinly and cannot identify when a deep dive is needed into a particular client aspect.

This can be similar in the specialist world: a lighting specialist will make sure you have optimal lighting for a specific application, but will they stray into the mechanical/electrical operation of the facility or business? Possibly not, nor are they qualified to do so.

Theoretically, there is a place for both; the good ‘market aware’ generalist and the laser-sighted specialist, who should work hand in hand to achieve clients’ goals to reduce energy consumption and carbon emission. The generalist must be able to identify when a specialist is needed and not feel threatened by this inclusion. Similarly, the specialist should be aware the generalist sees the wider regulatory picture and their work is a very important piece of the solution.

However, surely the best option is to have all of this under one roof. A company that has both the full market view of all movements in the sphere of strategic carbon consultancy and can support the business with overarching ‘route maps’ to improved energy efficiency and sustainability performance, whilst also having the deep technical knowledge to make granular and building-specific interventions to drive these performance improvements as well as protecting asset value and improving the occupant experience.

This is the ethos of the ETS offer to the market: a fully integrated energy management and engineering consultancy that supports businesses from the very outset of their journey, through detailed energy and engineering project implementation, legislative compliance, and ongoing performance reporting.

By engaging with us, our clients have access to everything they need to drive their business forward, without the potentially adversarial scenarios that can occur when many different consultancies (with differing market views or offers) are bound together to collectively deliver for a specific business.

How can ETS help?

For over 20 years, ETS has assisted organisations of all sizes and sectors to dramatically improve the energy efficiency and carbon performance of their buildings – significantly reducing environmental impacts whilst saving substantial sums of money – across individual assets and large international portfolios.

Whatever the nature of your business, we can help.

To discuss your requirements, please get in touch. You can contact us by calling 0117 379 0850 or drop us an email at enquiries@energy-ts.com.

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      Marija has been with ETS since the start of 2019 working as an Energy Manager. Her role includes energy data analysis, energy management, reporting, building control system management as well as working on various compliance projects such as ISO 50001 and ESOS. She also supports our Controls Bureau, providing remote assistance for our clients.

      Marija holds an MSc in Environmental Consultancy. As her Master’s thesis, Marija conducted in-depth research of energy policies and strategies in higher education institutions. Previously she has worked in various scientific research institutions, focusing on environmental and biological research projects.

      Mark TilbeeHead of Building Technologies

      Mark started his career in building services engineering with an electrical apprenticeship for an HVAC company – managing to achieve the 3rd highest ranking in the UK during that time.

      Over the last 15 years, Mark has worked across multiple M&E fields to a high level, including HVAC, refrigeration, large scale gas distribution systems, electrical design and building management system controls.

      During his previous role as Technical Director for a successful systems integrator, Mark focussed on building controls, including numerous different systems (Trend, Innotech, RDM and Priva etc). As part of this role, Mark focussed on system design, software engineering, integration, commissioning and project management of projects across numerous sectors across the UK including national utilities, multi-site retail, and higher education.

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      Darren is a highly skilled controls engineer with extensive experience in the HVAC industry. With over 25 years of practical knowledge working in various commercial premises, offices, schools, and care homes, Darren brings a wealth of expertise in HVAC systems and controls.

      With a focus on controls engineering, Darren has dedicated his career to the maintenance and fault finding of BMS (Building Management Systems), control panels, and associated HVAC plant equipment. His day-to-day responsibilities have included conducting maintenance activities on BMS systems, troubleshooting issues, carrying out controller upgrades, and implementing energy-saving initiatives. Darren possesses a deep understanding of HVAC plant operations and their control mechanisms, allowing him to effectively optimise their performance and efficiency.

      Darren has involved in various projects throughout his career, including notable ones such as the Homebase and Argos projects. He led the Homebase 3-mode energy-saving works from start to completion, which involved conducting pre-works surveys, modifying and expanding BMS systems, and integrating HVAC systems. He also served as the lead engineer for the Homebase Last Man Out energy-saving works, optimizing energy consumption during out-of-hours periods. Additionally, he played a key role in the Argos BMS upgrades, retrofitting old control systems with Innotech solutions. Darren's experience and skills make him a valuable asset to any team in the HVAC industry.

      Jake ParkerJunior Controls Engineer

      Although his career in the Energy & BMS sector has only just begun Jake has hit the ground running, taking on commissioning and project management roles, such as becoming an Authorised Person and Permit Acceptor, on his first major site – an Energy From Waste Power Station. Here he was able to gain exposure to many aspects of the BMS industry, such as modifying panel wirings, MBus Metering and BACnet protocol.

      Jake is working hard to further increase his knowledge of controls systems he has worked with, and is rapidly expanding his experience and skill set as part of the ETS team..

      Pragathan GnanarajGraduate Energy Manager

      Pragathan joined ETS in 2022 as a Graduate Energy Manager. His role comprises of providing bespoke energy data analysis and reporting to ETS clients.

      He holds an MSc in Sustainable Development from the University of Surrey. During studies, he focused on the significance of the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on Climate Action in Sri Lanka's agricultural sector through the lens of Nationally Determined Contributions. His research and coursework covered a range of relevant topics, including corporate social and environmental responsibility, ecological economics, environmental auditing and management, environmental law, and life cycle assessment.

      While studying his master’s degree, he worked as a Net-Zero Carbon intern at a reputable insurance management company in London, contributing significantly to a project aimed at reducing carbon emissions and achieving the company's net-zero carbon goal. Pragathan demonstrated their ability to interpret data and identified reduction initiatives that aligned with the company's Science-Based Target. Their efforts resulted in comprehensive reports and a presentation for the board of directors.

      Beth NuttallAssistant

      Beth is an accomplished and tenacious professional who has thrived in various roles throughout her career. With a strong work ethic and the ability to excel both independently and collaboratively, Beth possesses a versatile skill set that can be applied across diverse industries and scenarios.

      Currently, she is providing invaluable support to Energy & Technical Services' finance and administration teams, expertly managing paperwork and handling multiple responsibilities with ease, thanks to her extensive experience. Beth monitors multiple inboxes day to day, undertaking tasks from quality auditing reports, to booking travel and accommodation for colleagues. I also generate invoice proposals throughout the course of the month and process invoices from the accounts inbox. No two days are the same and there is always something to do and help out with.

      Beth was with extensive experience in the recruitment industry before. She was at Sanderson PLC as an Account Process Manager, demonstrating exceptional abilities in managing multiple accounts. Beth guarantees that client demands are met while strictly adhering to company protocols with precision. Her expertise also involves effectively managing day rate contractor processes, organizing candidate interviews, and delivering consistent account reports.

      Jason NealonSenior Controls Engineer

      Jason has over 10 years of experience in the BEMS industry and is self-motivated and hardworking. He has a strong desire to lead, learn, and progress. With expertise in all aspects of bespoke BEMS installation projects, Jason is well-equipped to contribute to project success. Jason's current role mainly involves installing, commissioning and writing software for various BEMS controls. I am proficient with RDM, Distech and Innotech controls, and quite adept working on Trend and Cylon controls.

      Before joining ETS in 2022, Jason was a Senior Divisional Manager at SEI Electrical Contractors Ltd. In this role, Jason managed the Security and BEMS Division, serving as the main point of contact for all security and BEMS clients/stakeholders. Jason excels in liaising with clients, surveying, quoting, and winning new works, as well as planning, managing, and delivering security and BEMS projects within agreed timelines and profit margins. He also collaborated closely with the company MD on company goals, future works planning, accreditations, financial reports, and recruitment.

      Furthermore, Jason possesses strong expertise in BEMS, being responsible for writing software and commissioning RDM controllers for their own BEMS projects and subcontracted works. Additionally, he can provide remote support and issue resolution when site visits are not required.

      Elena RogersStrategic Partnership Manager

      Elena is a Strategic Partnership Manager. She is passionate about sustainability and aims to build strong relationships with partners and clients. Elena also plans to expand ETS into new international markets.

      Over the past 20 years, she has excelled in securing and cultivating lucrative business deals across the EU, CIS, and Russia. She is a skilled Senior Sales Manager with extensive experience in the oil and gas downstream, and chemical industries. Her success can be attributed to her expertise in relationship management and her ability to analyse political and economic trends to drive sales growth and capitalize on opportunities.

      Elena's strategic mindset and ability to understand client needs have allowed her to build strong business relationships with clients at all levels. She is skilled in negotiation, communication, and relationship building, working effectively with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. Elena's cultural awareness and adaptability enable her to work in diverse environments and collaborate with individuals from various nationalities.

      She has demonstrated her project management expertise by managing projects from initiation to handover throughout her career. Elena is skilled in handling technical and financial documents. She is bilingual in English and Russian, and has conversational skills in Polish and German.

      Mori ChiangMarketing Exectutive

      Mori joined Energy & Technical Services in 2022 and is based in Edinburgh. She is responsible for company branding, marketing communications and digital channels. Mori studied for the MSc in International Strategic Marketing at the University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School. As a confident and skilled marketer, she delivers a multi-channel marketing plan, increases brand awareness across our niche target audience, produces compelling content ideas, designs brand materials, manages marketing for partnerships and supports the sales team in perfect communication with new clients.

      Before joining Energy & Technical Services, Mori was a Public Relations Executive at Strathberry, a luxury handbag design brand from Scotland. She analysed e-commerce sales and website performances, coordinated weekly industry news, and prepared press releases for new launches and sales in English and Mandarin. She managed external third-party agencies for international markets, which gave her better negotiation and communication skills. Her D2C experience helps Energy & Technical Services engage more in digital marketing for broader energy insight sharing across various funnels.

      Matt ShakeshaftHead of Finance

      Matt joined ETS in 2018 as our Financial Management Accountant and is responsible for controlling and monitoring the financial and accounting processes across the business. He has over 30 years’ experience as a Financial Controller and Management Accountant and is extremely proficient in managing multi-million-pound accounts and budgets.

      Matt started his career working at Pannell Kerr Forster Chartered Accountants before becoming an Assistant Accountant for a construction company. He later went on to work for a number of large engineering firms including Secure Meters (UK) and Phoenix Surveying Equipment Ltd.

      Simon PocockSenior Consulting Engineer

      Simon has over 25 years experience working as an Engineer and is a Full member of the British Institute for Facilities Management. His expertise includes HVAC, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

      After serving in Her Majesty’s Royal Navy, Simon pursued a career within M&E and Building Services taking on a number of roles including Account Manager, Senior Project Manager, Contracts Manager and Senior Consulting Engineer. He has extensive experience working on a range of energy saving initiatives and has acted as Account / Contracts Manager for a number of National Retailers and blue chip companies.

      Simon joined Energy & Technical Services in 2016 and is responsible for the delivery of a range of energy saving and technical engineering projects. He is also the principle lead and Project Manager for one of the UK’s largest DIY retailers.

      Neil PickardSenior Consulting Engineer (Design)

      Neil has over 30 years experience in HVAC and refrigeration engineering. He has a HNC in Building Services Engineering and is (CITB) SMSTS Certified. His expertise includes project management, M&E design, HVAC and refrigeration.

      Neil started his career with Etherington Air-conditioning installing and commissioning Air-conditioning (AC) units before progressing into the role of Senior Contracts Engineer, designing and managing various large scale HVAC projects. During his career Neil has worked with a number of blue-chip clients on a variety of projects ranging in value from small-scale refurbishments to multi-million-pound upgrade schemes.

      Neil joined ETS in 2017 and works as one of our Senior Consulting Engineers specialising in M&E design. Neil supports our Operations department and is responsible for supplying consultancy expertise and delivering a number of energy and engineering projects / contracts.

      Dan WarrenProject Engineer

      Dan has close to ten years’ experience working as an engineer and has a wide range of professional qualifications. His expertise includes compliance, M&E Consultancy and Project Management.

      Dan started his career working for the Royal Navy as an Avionic Technician. During this time he completed a number of industry-recognised qualifications including City and Guilds, NVQ 2 Aeronautical Engineering and a BTEC National Diploma in Engineering. After this he progressed to being responsible for building and upgrading civilian and military helicopters.

      Dan joined ETS in 2017 as one of our Project Engineers, supporting our Operations department to deliver a wide range of energy saving initiatives including sub-metering installs, LED lighting upgrades and building services assessments. As a PRINCE2 qualified Project Manager, Dan oversees the installation and commissioning for a number of multi-site, energy efficiency upgrade schemes.

      Matt Vossen-BarnesSenior Consulting Engineer

      Matt has been an invaluable asset to ETS for several years. As the key account manager for our top retail company contract, he has successfully implemented energy-saving programs and provided valuable assistance to our commercial team. With a BSc (Hons) degree in Climate Change and Energy Management, Matt possesses the knowledge and expertise necessary to manage projects and drive energy management initiatives effectively. His areas of expertise include project management, LED lighting, HVAC systems, BEMs, refrigeration, and building performance optimization. With prior experience as a Store Manager for major retailers, Matt has a comprehensive understanding of the highly competitive retail industry and the challenges involved in enhancing operational efficiency while minimizing capital expenditure.

      His exceptional skill set in the retail sector has led to his outstanding contributions to major programs. As the Project Coordinator, he has successfully overseen the completion of various energy initiatives across multiple sites. Matt takes charge of coordinating LED lighting upgrades, HVAC and refrigeration optimization, and BMS works, and acts as the primary contractor for project management once approved.

      Matt has also been actively engaged in trials and assessments to improve energy efficiency. He participated in a solar film trial, evaluating the effectiveness of window films in reducing heat loss and solar heat gain. Additionally, he conducted a destratification trial assessment to explore the potential of utilizing destratification fans within large retail stores to improve ambient temperature and reduce HVAC load. He also led trials related to BEMs (Building Energy Management Systems) and EC fan walls, assessing their impact on pressurization, temperature control, and energy efficiency.

      Aidan McClureData Science Manager

      Aidan joined ETS in 2020 as a Senior Data Analyst within our Technical Energy Centre. His role in the Data Team includes enriching our data warehouse, expanding and optimising our reporting suite, and developing new ETL processes, while identifying and implementing efficiencies within our existing data processes.

      Before joining ETS, Aidan was working as a Data Analyst for an award-winning CRM Agency where he delivered campaign results, insights, and recommendations to several industry-leading brands. He was also responsible for implementing data-driven strategic and tactical campaigns, internally and with client teams.

      Jon GladwinEnergy Data and IT Analyst

      After graduating from the University of Sheffield with a BA (Hons) in History, Jon started his career working as a Campaign Architect for a marketing consultancy firm, designing data management strategies, building automated reporting systems, and carrying out data mining. He quickly progressed into the role of Reporting Analyst for a global financial administration company, responsible for the financial performance monitoring and reporting within the UK operations department

      Jon joined ETS in 2017 as one of our Energy Data and IT Analysts supporting our Technical Energy Centre team. He is responsible for compiling reporting suites and creating opportunities for streamlining and efficiencies in reporting to our clients. He also supports our Controls Bureau, providing remote assistance for our clients.

      Tania SlaterProcess & Coordination Manager

      Tania started her career working for a civil engineering consulting company as an Office Administrator before progressing into the role of Office Coordinator and Technical Desk Supervisor for a budget retailer. Tania soon returned to the engineering sector, taking on the role of Project Coordinator for a mechanical, electrical and refrigeration consultancy company where she took an active role in project coordination and supervision for various energy reduction and equipment installation projects.

      Tania joined ETS during 2017 following a brief time working in procurement for a water cylinder manufacturing company. Tania has a CMI Level 3 in Project Management and has a wealth of experience in project coordination and delivery. Supporting our Operations department in the north, Tania acts as our Office Coordinator and Technical Administrator for our Wakefield office.

      Phil WarrenCEO & Founder

      Phil has over 25 years experience working as a building services engineer and is a Chartered Energy Manager, ISO 50001 Lead Auditor and ESOS Lead Assessor. His expertise includes Energy Management Systems (EnMS), ISO 50001, energy audits, Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC), M&E services contracting and condition surveying. Phil is also a Member of the Energy Institute (MEI) and acts as the Media Officer for the South West and South Wales (SWSW) branch.

      Phil started his career working for the Army as a Royal Engineer, specialising in refrigeration and steam boilers. After leaving the Army, Phil took on a number of roles including Projects Manager, Service Engineer, Installer, Commission Supervisor, Contract Energy Manager and Operations Manager.

      As the Managing Director, Phil is responsible for the development of the company, both in terms of securing new opportunities and continuing to expand the business. Drawing on his extensive experience, Phil continues to provide guidance to the ETS team through sharing industry knowledge, identifying new energy initiatives, as well as quality managing internal processes.

      Jana PrikrylovaHR / Business Support

      Jana joined ETS in 2018 as a Central Support Co-ordinator and Administrator, and since 2019, she has been dedicated to advancing her career in Human Resources as HR/Business Support. Offering direct support to the Board while actively cultivating and sustaining a positive organisational culture.

      Jana’s responsibilities encompass the development and implementation of talent initiatives, the recruitment process, managing employee benefits and welfare programs, and contributing by offering training and guidance to management on relevant laws and regulations. Jana’s multifaced position demands a strategic approach to HR, requiring a seamless blend of people skills and legal acumen.

      Additionally, Jana acts as one of the main points of contact for our Bristol office and organises the majority of the company's facilities and resources, ensuring the business runs smoothly.

      Beth NuttallCentral Support Administrator

      Beth is an accomplished and tenacious professional who has thrived in various roles throughout her career. With a strong work ethic and the ability to excel both independently and collaboratively, Beth possesses a versatile skill set that can be applied across diverse industries and scenarios.

      Currently, she is providing invaluable support to Energy & Technical Services' finance and administration teams, expertly managing paperwork and handling multiple responsibilities with ease, thanks to her extensive experience. Beth monitors multiple inboxes day to day, undertaking tasks from quality auditing reports, to booking travel and accommodation for colleagues. I also generate invoice proposals throughout the course of the month and process invoices from the accounts inbox. No two days are the same and there is always something to do and help out with.

      Beth was with extensive experience in the recruitment industry before. She was at Sanderson PLC as an Account Process Manager, demonstrating exceptional abilities in managing multiple accounts. Beth guarantees that client demands are met while strictly adhering to company protocols with precision. Her expertise also involves effectively managing day rate contractor processes, organizing candidate interviews, and delivering consistent account reports.

      Viktoria VrastiakovaCentral Support Administrator

      Viktoria joined ETS in 2020 as Finance and Administration assistant, reporting directly to the Management Accountant regarding financial data management, and providing project administration support to the wider company. Having previously worked in the Asbestos Surveying and Consultancy industry for over 9 years, Viktoria is skilled in financial data processing and management, reporting, and technical project administration.

      Danny CarrollEnergy & Carbon Saving Director

      Danny has spent the last 24 years operating in a variety of roles supporting the Food Retail, Commercial Buildings and Distribution sectors. As a former Servicemen his career has progressed from Account Management through to Main Board positions for each Company he has work for delivering Refrigeration, HVAC, M&E services.

      Having spent the last 3 years operating in the Building Management Systems (BMS) he has been responsible for identifying and deploying innovative, secure and connected solutions to support effective and compliant Energy Management Systema for all his customers.

      Qualifications include those in IOSH, CDM, ISO14001, ISO27001 and Financial Management.

      Phil BilyardTraining & Technical Director

      Phil has a Graduateship with the City &Guilds and a HND in Engineering. He is an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), Chartered Energy Manager, ESOS Lead Assessor and CIBSE Accredited Air Conditioning Inspector. Phil is also a Full Member of the Energy Institute (MEI), Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) and an Associate Member of CIBSE (ACIBSE).

      Phil started his career providing specialist engineering support in the Army’s Corps of Royal Engineers before pursuing a career in facilities management. He has work across a range of sectors and undertaken a number of roles including Building Services Engineer, Electrical Specialist, Project Manager and Contract Manager. His expertise includes Air and Water Quality Management, Low Carbon Consulting and Project Management.

      After joining Energy & Technical Services in 2010 as a Senior Consulting Engineer, Phil quickly progressed into the role of Operations Director. His role at ETS includes managing our operational team in the delivery of technical consultancy and energy management for our Retail and FM & Property clients.

      Danny CarrollEnergy & Carbon Director

      Sanjana ShaleenEnergy Manager

      Sanjana joined ETS in 2021 as an Energy Manager and her role encompasses supporting ETS clients with identification and implementation of energy reduction targets, and providing practical solutions to their energy challenges.

      She attained her MSc in Sustainable Energy & Green Technologies from University College Dublin (UCD) in 2018 and subsequently worked In Ireland as an Energy Analyst and Project Coordinator.

      Sanjana is Registered EnCO (Energy Conscious Organisation) consultant – recognised by ESTA / Energy Institute and PMVA qualified. Sanjana is also currently working towards becoming an ISO 50001 Lead Auditor.

      Kevin WisemanProject Engineer Consultant

      Kevin has close to 40 years experience working in the building engineering services sector for number of national M&E installation firms including Mitie Engineering Maintenance and Interserve Defence Ltd. He has extensive experience working across a range of sectors and his expertise includes HVAC systems, BMS, Boilers and Pressure Systems.

      After starting his career as an installer and maintenance engineer, Kevin progressed into the role of Operations and Maintenance Manager project managing the operations and maintenance of M&E services for a number of multi-million pound schemes.

      Kevin joined ETS in 2008 as a Contracts / Project Manager for a number of our major retail clients and continues to work on secondment as part of the Engineering department at Sainsbury’s.

      Chris CouvarasEngineer Consultant

      Chris is the most recent addition to ETS, bringing a wealth of experience in technical management and project delivery within fast-paced environments. With a B. Eng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and almost 20 years building services experience, Chris possesses the knowledge and expertise necessary to manage complex projects and drive technical solutions effectively. His areas of expertise include critical building services operations, technical solutions development, energy management, project management, building data interpretation, and client-centric solutions discovery.

      Chris's extensive professional background includes roles such as Senior Technical Manager at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, where he led a team to provide technical support, implemented a project transition function, and successfully delivered system and component upgrade projects. His leadership ensured the continued reliable operation of the critical and life safety systems across the estate.

      Chris has a comprehensive understanding of the challenges involved in enhancing operational efficiency while minimizing capital expenditure. His exceptional skill set in managing critical systems and delivering client-centric solutions has led to his outstanding contributions to major programs. In previous roles, he identified and developed energy-saving initiatives, ensured compliance with statutory requirements, successfully managed shutdowns, and UPS life-cycle component replacements.

      Chris is passionate about innovation and sustainability in technical operations. His dedication to quality and operational excellence makes him a key player in driving forward the goals of ETS.

      Pragathan GnanarajGraduate Energy Manager

      Pragathan joined ETS in 2022 and is working as a Junior Energy Manager. His role comprises of delivering bespoke energy programmes such as BMS strategy improvements, energy investigations and corrections, energy data analysis and reporting to ETS clients.

      He holds an MSc in Sustainable Development from the University of Surrey. During studies, he focused on the significance of the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on Climate Action in Sri Lanka's agricultural sector through the lens of Nationally Determined Contributions. His research and coursework covered a range of relevant topics, including corporate social and environmental responsibility, ecological economics, environmental auditing and management, environmental law, and life cycle assessment.

      While studying his master’s degree, he worked as a Net-Zero Carbon intern at a reputable insurance management company in London, contributing significantly to a project aimed at reducing carbon emissions and achieving the company's net-zero carbon goal. Pragathan demonstrated their ability to interpret data and identified reduction initiatives that aligned with the company's Science-Based Target. Their efforts resulted in comprehensive reports and a presentation for the board of directors.

      Annie WestawayConsulting Engineer

      After achieving a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Nottingham University, Annie continued her studies achieving an MSc in Environmental Sustainability from Edinburgh University. She is a qualified CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant, ESOS Lead Assessor as well as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a Full Member of CIBSE (MCIBSE)

      Annie has over 20 years of experience in consultancy working across a range of sectors including infrastructure, retail, public sector, healthcare, leisure, residential and commercial. She has worked in Australia and the UK for a number of world renowned engineering firms including Cundall and CH2M Hill.

      As a leading team member of our Technical Energy Centre (TEC), Annie quality controls the service provided by the TEC team as well as continually developing our services.

      Adeayo BulusEnergy & Carbon Saving Team | Team Leader

      Adeayo joined ETS in 2019 as an Energy Specialist within our Technical Energy Centre (TEC). Drawing on her experience and knowledge of engineering and energy management, Adeayo supports our Controls Bureau. Her role encompasses remote assistance to a number of blue-chip clients requiring BMS strategy improvements, energy performance reviews and reporting.

      She is a Mechanical Engineer with a background in Building Services and Renewable Energy; and has a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship. Adeayo is also an Associate member of CIBSE and currently working towards her Chartership with the Energy Institute as well as becoming a CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant.

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