UK vs EU Energy Security Policy: What you need to know
By David Kipling, CEO – On-Site Energy In April 2022 the UK published its Energy Security Strategy. The key aim of the strategy is for the UK to achieve long-term independence from foreign energy sources and decarbonise the nation’s power supply. The main initiatives of the strategy are investment in nuclear generation and offshore wind, the […]
Routes to deliver net zero
By David Kipling, CEO – On-Site Energy Businesses have complicated energy needs, particularly those that use a lot of thermal energy such as for steam or ovens. Achieving net zero is going to require elements of re-engineering, re-thinking business processes, adopting new technology and changing energy purchasing strategy. But is it even possible in the […]
5 Minutes With… On-Site Energy’s David Kipling
In the latest instalment of our energy management industry executive interview series we speak to On-Site Energy CEO David Kipling about rising energy costs, what we can all do to manage through that challenge and how the path to Net Zero presents an opportunity for us all… Tell us about your company, products and services. […]
Maximise your carbon reduction & cost savings
By David Kipling, CEO – On-Site Energy Ltd Whilst the news that Governments’ net zero plans remain intact as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, current energy prices are at unprecedented levels and are a matter of survival for some businesses. The good news is that by focusing on energy efficiency and onsite energy […]
5 Minutes With… On-Site Energy CEO David Kipling
In the latest instalment of our energy management industry executive interview series we spoke to ON-SITE Energy CEO David Kipling about the company, the biggest challenges faced by the sector right now, upcoming trends to watch out for and the potential of solar PV… Tell us about your company, products and services. DK: The inspiration […]
Is metering fit for purpose in driving net zero ?
By David Kipling, CEO – OEP Group The old adage goes “You can’t manage what you can’t measure”, so what is the role of metering in driving a net zero strategy and is it fit for purpose ? To start, you need data to understand your present position and formulate a strategy. You need to […]
Onsite generation and efficiency are best defences against volatile grid costs
UK gas costs and electricity grid costs recently reached record highs. For those that are exposed to these rates there could be serious consequences. For those that were lucky enough to dodge these bullets due to hedging or fixed tariffs, then the lesson should also be learned that you can’t avoid exposure to the market […]
Energy efficient Air Management and Temperature Control
By David Kipling, CEO – OEP Group We regularly see air temperature and humidity management challenges in large buildings. That can be in large logistics warehouses who have problems with solar gain in summer and very high temperatures at mezzanine levels or winter heating where the space is vast and there is pressure to reduce […]
5 Minutes With… David Kipling, CEO, OEP Group
In the latest instalment of our energy management industry executive interview series we spoke to David Kipling (pictured, right), CEO at OEP Group, about the company, the challenges facing energy managers, sustainability, the surging price of gas and why your organisation should be exploring PPA and green tariffs… What are the biggest challenges facing energy […]
You’ve done as much as you can with short payback, what else can you do?
By David Kipling, OnSite Energy Many companies have by now committed to energy reduction targets either through sustainability policy, net zero goals, CO2 emissions reduction targets or via CCA agreements. Further energy efficiencies are going to be needed, as the targets are getting tougher. For CCA, renewables don’t count, it is only efficiency that is eligible. […]