Help reduce SME business energy, says Power Efficiency

17/03/2011

Power Efficiency is calling for the government and industry bodies to work together and help reduce the amount small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) pay for business energy in the private sector.

The carbon strategy consultancy is urging the government to implement a plan and develop an energy-efficient policy that will save £6 billion every year, it claims.

Julius Brinkworth, director of energy projects at Power Efficiency, said: "UK business cannot afford to ignore the financial benefits of being energy efficient in such economically difficult times.

"By being smarter about how and when we use energy, the private sector can start making sizeable savings quickly - many within just one year."

Furthermore, a recent Carbon Connect Inquiry, which Brinkworth was co-chair of, made 15 recommendations for improving business energy efficiency and cost across the UK.

Recently, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced that SMEs could save up to £23 billion by reducing business energy waste.

Posted by Richard Smart