Energy Management

Energy Diagnostics

In the UK, many businesses, institutions and academies are now reviewing energy management best practices and where opportunities may exist to improve efficiency.

In addition to simple consumption reduction, many organisations are also able to improve their P & L by providing ‘flexibility’ back to National Grid along with better scrutinisation of how their billing is managed.

During our initial review, we would seek to determine the following;

Key Components of our initial approach

• How are utilities purchased
• How are bills validated
• Data, analytics & reporting strategy
• Energy audits, including

o Identify flexible assets

o Building Management Systems (BMS) review

o Thermal imagery checks

o Asset efficiency review

o Installation of temporary sub-metering

o Colleague engagement

o Installation of temporary temperature loggers

• Interviews with key personnel to review energy management practices

Offsite analysis will then follow to identify findings and highlight commercial opportunities. Sub-meter and temperature data would be analysed, along with feedback from interviews with key personnel. Any requirements under energy management legislation (ESOS / ISO50001) will also be highlighted.

The whole process would typically take around eight weeks, giving enough time to gather enough intelligence from the energy and temperature logging.

Expected Returns

Organisations with established energy management systems consistently achieve a reduction of around 4.5% pa through both rigorous operational processes and capital investment.

Others embarking on an energy management strategy could expect far higher returns during the first three years.

With a proven track record in delivering strong financial returns from DSR, CGS can support with the understanding of unlocking value from DSR;

• Explanation of UK DSR various value pools
• Building a business case for STOR, Capacity Market, FFR and Wholesale arbitrage
• Technology reviews and applications
• Realistic commercial expectations
• Likely legislative implications of MCPD (Medium Combustion Plant Directive) and how to manage NOx emissions
• Roadmap to implementation

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Regulations (SECR)

From April 2019, new greenhouse gas reporting requirements are set to come into force.  Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) is the greenhouse gas reporting process that will replace the CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) Energy Efficiency scheme.

Its mandated to help enable businesses improve their energy productivity by at least 20% by 2030.

It’s estimated that over 11,000 UK businesses will have their emissions published by 2020, and many organisations are now considering their reputational impact as well as cost avoidance from emissions reduction.

CGS can guide your business through the SECR process and ensure that you remain compliant as well as doing everything possible to reduce consumption and save costs.

Energy Savings and Opportunities Scheme (ESOS)

ESOS is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for large organisations in the UK. Its driven by the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU). The Environment Agency is the UK scheme administrator. 2019 is ESOS 2 compliance year.

Organisations that qualify for ESOS must carry out ESOS assessments every 4 years. These assessments consist of audits from the energy used by their buildings, industrial processes and transport to identify cost-effective energy saving measures, conducted by a registered assessor.

Large organisations are classified, if the business or as part of a corporate group:

• Has > 250 employees or
• Has turnover > €50m and balance sheet > €43m

Compliance date for ESOS 2 was 5th December 2019. The next compliance date (ESOS 3) will be December 2023.

Registered Assessor

CGS Partners are registered lead auditors for ESOS and can guide large organisations through this process for legislative compliance. We also ensure that recommendations are underpinned by sound financial returns to ensure added value.

About the Standard

The ISO 50001:2018 standard is a set of requirements that helps organisations develop an efficient energy management system (EnMS). It aims at showing the commitment of organisation to improve its energy efficiency and it is intended to show contributions to reducing GHGs emissions.

ISO50001 is an approved route to compliance for ESOS.

Our team will work together with your business to assess, adapt and develop procedures and best practices, to meet the requirements of the ISO 50001 Standard. Whether your business is preparing to gain certification, or going through periodic certification reviews, CGS and Partners will use a tailored scheme to prepare you
for accreditation.

First time certification route

1. Gap Analysis: Asses the business’ energy management processes and identify actions to achieve ISO50001.
2. Planning & Implementation: Identify current stance, scope and boundaries for the EnMS, within the ISO50001 umbrella; align energy strategy with targets and objectives; Identify weaknesses and opportunities on energy consumption; Implement, monitor and evaluate performance against targets.
3. Certification: We could support the business in the accreditation process carried out by an external accreditor.

Ongoing compliance support

If the business has already achieved ISO 50001 certification, we can support the business through the yearly audits, using a tailored approach.

Many organisations have invested heavily in energy metering, only to find that their systems do not adequately capture data issues, such as spikes, gaps, scaling or meters offline.  This impacts report output, project measurement and verification and often goes unnoticed for long periods of time.

Using our teams in India, we offer both simple and detailed validation checks to our customers.  Please contact us if we can support in either a single validation check or a more routine service embedded within your processes.

• Able to offer an approach that will suit the client’s need
• Remote meter data validation that will provide the client with essential     information to identify hotspots and opportunities to drive down consumption

In addition to data validation, our teams have expertise in analysing data and pinpointing opportunities for cost and carbon reduction. Our data scanning systems can produce energy performance reporting either from our standard suite or bespoke to our client’s needs.

Please get in touch with us for a tailored assessment.

In the March 2020 UK budget, it was announced that an extension to the CCA (Climate Change Agreement) scheme until 2025 was included including the re-opening to new applicants. New applications need to be lodged by 30th September
2020.

You might have facilities that qualify for CCA, please contact us if you would like support in preparing the applications.

Early refrigeration equipment from the early 1900’s used Ammonia and carbon Dioxides as the refrigerant working fluid. These natural refrigerants have returned in popularity recently due to concerns about Climate change and pollution.

We have been working with natural refrigerants since the 1970’s for industrial processes. We have the experience and knowledge of system design and safety issues.

Safety issues recognised today include the off-site consequences of an accidental refrigerant escape and the following regulations.

• Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002.
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• Provisions and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998.
• Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999.
• Pressure System Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000.

A DSEAR risk assessment on all existing ammonia refrigeration plants will ensure compliance with the explosive atmosphere regulations and gives quantitative figures relating to the frequency and consequence of an Ammonia escape, and provides valuable data for use in the planning and implementation of emergency response procedures.