Commercial building and home energy use
In this section, you can find information on how to retrofit your building and reduce carbon emissions from commercial building or home energy use.
Retrofitting buildings to reduce carbon emissions is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, as buildings account for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions. Retrofitting involves upgrading your building with energy-efficient technologies and materials to reduce energy consumption and save money on energy bills.
Reduce business energy costs and improve your efficiency
Discover quick wins and long-term strategies to cut energy costs, boost efficiency, and help your business meet its sustainability goals.
Review your energy tariff and consider a ‘green’ supplier
Find out how you can make sure you’re on the right energy tariff for your business. Get an overview of ‘green’ tariff options if you can’t generate your own renewable energy.
Save on lighting by changing behaviour and equipment
Improvements range from simple behavioural changes to complete retrofit of controls and lighting equipment.
Save on HVAC with better thermostats and equipment
Reduce the impact of heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) costs with behavioural changes, maintenance and new equipment.
Monitor performance using smart meters and building management systems
Increase energy efficiency and lower running costs by measuring how your building ‘performs’ in operation.
Improve insulation to increase building energy efficiency
Upgrading insulation can have a major effect on energy savings and lowering the carbon emissions created by your building.
Make a plan to retrofit your building
Better understand your premises to make improvements, save energy and move toward a net zero building.
Retrofit in line with regulation changes, grants and schemes
Work out the best time to improve in line with regulation changes and funding deadlines.
Get business grants and financing for a building retrofit
Find funding schemes, tax breaks and loans that can help SMEs do a building retrofit.
Check what Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating you need for commercial buildings
If you own or manage non-domestic buildings you need to prove they meet rising energy efficiency standards.
Improve home energy efficiency to cut costs and meet Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings
Many investments in energy ‘performance’ are paying back faster, so it makes sense to consider which ones to get and when do it.
Follow building regulations for new construction or renovations
If you’re planning new construction or a major renovation, there are rising legal standards you must follow.