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. […]
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 […]
Take back control of your energy – Here’s how
By David Kipling, CEO – OEP Group The last few months will have caused many businesses sleepless nights… unprecedented and previously unthinkable energy prices, their knock-on impact into cost of commodities such as CO2, steel, building materials and even the raw ingredients for manufacturing. Hopefully this period will act as a wake-up call, the equivalent […]
What can you do about skyrocketing energy costs ?
By On-site Energy UK gas costs recently reached a record high with wholesale gas at 4.5p/kWh for Winter 2021, compared to just 0.9 p/kWh last year, and corresponding wholesale electricity at over 12p/kWh. Add on to this the non-commodity costs at 8.0p/kWh, CCL and standing charges, and many businesses will suddenly face grid electricity costs […]
Rising electricity renewal costs?
By David Kipling, OnSite Energy Many businesses are getting shocks when they are coming to renew their current electricity contracts, with significant price hikes. Energy suppliers have been hit hard by impacts of defaults from COVID and commodity volatility, which are driving the increases. For energy intensive companies, this may threaten their business if they […]
Is your ‘electricity’ beer glass topped up or have you too much head?
By OnSite Energy Whether you like head on your beer or not, if you use the analogy in electricity the “head” is wasted money. Unlike in a pub (if we ever get back in one !), head in a factory is often not visible. You are drinking beer and regardless of how much head there is, the […]