Can you afford (not to do) energy efficiency and onsite generation ?
By OnSite Energy The four main barriers to implementing energy efficiency and onsite generation are: Payback too long No capex available Commercial Terms Internal priorities (1) and (2) can both be addressed by using a third party (such as www.on-site.energy who fund the measures, enabling items with a payback up to 10 years to be realised. The […]
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. […]
5 Minutes With… David Kipling, Onsite Energy Projects Ltd
In the latest instalment of our energy management industry executive interview series, we spoke to OnSite Energy‘s David Kipling (pictured) about the company, the pathway to Net Zero, the impact of COVID-19 and innovation in the sector… Tell us about your company, products and services. DK: The inspiration for OEP came from my previous role where […]
How would your business benefit by achieving net zero earlier than its competitors?
By Onsite Energy Projects Customers, investors, the planet want business to be more sustainable and to achieve net zero. Achieving net zero will require energy efficiency, a strategy based on data, innovation and funding. The start point is data –what is causing your energy consumption, how is it controlled, how is it bought, what is […]
Energy savings without capex
By Onsite Energy Projects Most businesses have a short payback limit on the capex they invest. But pressure is growing for businesses to be more sustainable and save money. “Quick wins” have probably already been done. Often companies have projects they would like to do, but don’t hit the payback target, or need help in identifying solutions. OEP […]
Can you improve your CHP investment?
By Onsite Energy Projects Have you invested in CHP in the last 3-4 years, or are you considering it ? If you haven’t yet, we may be able to provide a zero capex solution delivering significant savings. If you have already invested, we may be able to help improve returns and reduce your business costs even more […]
Don’t let COVID-19 wreck your Net Zero plans
By Onsite Energy Projects We all need to refocus on the big issue of climate change, but we are facing a significant recession in the next few years. I predict that capex budgets are going to evaporate, and as a result investment plans are going to be put on hold. The consequence could be to derail […]
Saving money on energy using Artificial Intelligence
Many use BMS (building management systems) to control your buildings. BMS is seen a “smart” in that it automates tasks that would need a human to do (such as changing set points, dead bands etc). Artificial Intelligence is best known for self-driving cars and playing chess against grand masters!! So does it have any role […]
Are you getting the most from your CHP?
By Onsite Energy Projects We visit a lot of customer sites and am often struck that the heat from CHP is not being used, or that they have operating problems with the CHP and their returns aren’t what they expected. I equally see CHP vendors and other proposals to customers that advocate a power only solution, […]
The danger of green energy tariffs
Entry into renewable energy PPAs soared in 2019, with European corporates signing up for 8GW of power supply arrangements. Groups of major corporates such as RE100 (http://there100.org/) advocate for a collaborative, global initiative of influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity, to work to increase demand for – and delivery of – renewable energy. Additionally, […]