Virtual energy assessments launched to help Scottish businesses save cash
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Businesses in Scotland are being encouraged to bring their costs down with free, one to one, virtual support available from Zero Waste Scotland.
Through the recently launched Energy Efficiency Business Support Service, Zero Waste Scotland are offering small and medium-sized businesses energy assessments to identify where simple actions could result in significant financial savings.
For a typical SME in Scotland that’s around a £2500 saving on energy costs.
Chief executive of Zero Waste Scotland, Iain Gulland, said: “We know businesses are exploring every measure that could benefit their budget at the present time, as well as helping to futureproof their operations.
“ I would encourage any business in Scotland to contact our advisors and see where we can work together to identify savings.
“Lighting can account for over 20 per cent of a business’ total energy bill, and more than half for offices with gas central heating.
“It’s clear that energy can be a significant cost to a small business, and with many in Scotland negotiating the unprecedented effects of the coronavirus pandemic on their bottom line addressing energy inefficiency could be a welcome solution to reducing overheads.
“There’s a strong argument to be made that economic recovery must go hand in hand with environmental responsibility, and our work with SMEs in Scotland reflects that too.
"Our advisors have already supported organisations to identify over £200million in savings, that’s a clear demonstration of the demand for sustainable opportunities for growth.”
Businesses interested in a virtual energy assessment can receive a dedicated, expert advisor who will work with them on a one to one basis and assess current energy use data to identify and quantify savings.
Full information is available from the Zero Waste Scotland website https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/
