What is an Energy Efficiency Survey?
Soaring energy costs have shown the important role energy efficiency can have in helping school leaders reduce their utility bills and do more with their budgets. With spending tighter than ever and decarbonisation becoming a priority, an energy efficiency survey will identify opportunities to reduce your school’s expenses and its carbon footprint.
Energy efficiency surveys are a comprehensive audit of your current energy usage. They highlight existing sustainability issues and help you find the most cost-effective energy-saving measures. Some measures that might be recommended for schools include installing automatic lights, switching to heat pumps or installing solar panels. Our guide can help you understand the other ways to enhance energy efficiency.
If you are ready to have your school audited by an energy efficiency surveyor, call 0808 253 9290 or claim your free consultation to get started.
Why are Energy Efficiency Surveys Important?
The age, condition and size of school buildings can make them energy inefficient, potentially stretching budgets and reducing available money to spend on improving facilities and boosting student attainment. Some schools have even reduced their teaching staff and cut school hours to help them make ends meet
Energy efficiency surveys can help to turn the tide. They identify the measures you can take to reduce your electricity and gas consumption and improve the efficiency of your school buildings. Richmond Council claims that taking the correct steps could help you save up to 20% on energy bills.
“With schools, academies and other educational institutions being impacted by rising energy costs, taking action has never been more critical. Our services can ensure you pay your bills without compromising the quality of your buildings.”
Gary Benn, Director
What Do Our Energy Efficiency Surveys Cover?
We conduct a comprehensive examination of your estate’s energy use, provide costed recommendations for improvement and offer guidance on your funding options. Here is a breakdown of how we help:
On-Site Consumption Audit and Benchmarking
We consider everything from your lighting and building fabric to the heating and ventilation systems. An assessment of your metering, monitoring and energy management practices will also give us a complete picture of your site. We then combine the findings of our on-site appraisal with an analysis of your usage and a comparison with similar buildings to fully understand your consumption.
Recommendations and Future Costs
Once we understand how energy is being used and wasted, we compile a report that includes the different measures you can implement, along with full costs, expected savings and our recommendations. You can then make an informed decision about the most suitable improvements for your buildings and budget.
Identification of Your Funding Options
Our team can identify the financial support that is available to fund your energy improvements. There may be funding routes available through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) and the Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF). If you require further support, we can write your applications and manage the whole process on your behalf.
Why Should I Use Eddisons Education for A School Energy Efficiency Survey?
Our team of over 60 surveyors and consultants conducts energy efficiency surveys for schools, trusts, colleges, and academies across the UK. Our in-depth knowledge of the sector and experience with the specific building types enable you to significantly reduce your energy usage.
Some of the main reasons you can depend on us for this service include:
- 180 years of experience
- RICS-accredited energy efficiency surveyors
- Proven track record
- Highly rated
- Local and nationwide expertise
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Whether you operate a village school or a multi-academy trust, our energy efficiency surveys are cost-effective and delivered to your scope and timescale. We can also provide post-survey support where required.
Want to find out more? Get in touch with our knowledgeable team to arrange your free consultation.
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