Following deregulation of the UK energy markets in the 1990’s, energy prices fell sharply enabling users of gas and electricity to reap the benefits.
This led to a false sense of security – in terms of both cost and supply.
Since then market conditions have changed dramatically and prices have increased again. All the previous savings have been more than wiped out. For many energy users (that’s just about everyone…) annual costs have more than doubled over the last few years and the possibility of supply shortages - undreamed of since the coal miners strike and the 3-day week in the 1970’s - has surfaced again.
Whilst there will always be short term ups and downs, there are few serious experts or commentators who believe the long term trend of end user energy prices is anything other than up. This will be driven by continued growth in global demand for energy as well many other factors – political, environmental and technological.
The issue of “climate change” has been around for many years, mainly the subject of research and debate amongst meteorologists and other scientists in technical journals, at international conferences and in university research departments.
Suddenly, however, the world has woken up to the reality of climate change and the damaging – potentially catastrophic – effects it is having on the planet. These days climate change hits the headlines.
The biggest single factor driving climate change is the CO2 (carbon dioxide gas) released into the atmosphere through the burning of fossil fuels (eg coal, oil and gas) to generate energy. In simple terms this causes “global warming” which, in turn, causes melting of the ice caps and sea levels to rise, disrupting the delicate balance of our ecosystem that controls our weather.
Just click here to learn more about climate change.
So, using less energy means fewer harmful CO2 emissions which helps to slow down climate change – it’s that straightforward. And remember, you save money too…
Yes, you can indeed!
Our philosophy is to ensure that our clients see only positive impacts on their businesses – mainly these are financial, but also there can be many other benefits, ranging from competitive advantage and corporate image (“green” credentials) to improved life of machinery and equipment.
Just contact us for an informal chat over the ‘phone or to arrange an exploratory meeting with no obligation and no pressure. If we can’t help you, we’ll tell you. If we can we’ll explain clearly what’s involved and what the benefits will be.
