28 | February 2024
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
High utility prices continuing to increase speed of ROI Investment is being encouraged in energy-saving measures due to the increased levels of return on investment
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hen considering the subject of energy management and its increasingly important relevant to all areas of the FM industry, it is tempting to focus on definitive aspects such as the drive to achieve net zero carbon emissions. High numbers of FMs and their service provider partners are reporting how net zero is driving, or is central to, their current and future business strategies. Although net zero is undeniably important, there are several more elements worthy of note and further discussion within the energy management topic and we will endeavour to include these in the following feature.
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There has been considerable emphasis placed on both corporate social responsibility (CWR) and environmental and social governance (ESG), for example, and although these also include highly relevant link to net zero, energy management can be seen to provide more scope for exploration. As long as the outcome of energy management projects result in the deliverance of greater efficiencies, the resulting benefits can be aligned with all the most responsible aims of FMs and service providers and additionally with those of the wider UK society. One of the most obvious advantages of improving efficiencies and reducing the levels of energy consumed by the facility or estate in question is that of cost savings.
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