As the lockdown measures for COVID-19 loosen, we are working to ensure our staff and clients remain safe and that no one is put at unnecessary risk. Now that lockdown is easing, we are delighted to be able to get back on site and working with our clients face-to-face where this is required. Read more
A quick, simple guide for group and site managers on BEMS and M&T systems. Effective energy management and improvement requires access to good quality data. Many businesses in industry are not clear when deciding which system to use to effectively manage, track, report and improve utility consumption and cost. Also, often group and site managers inherit legacy systems at varying maturity levels and state of operation. In this article we explain the main attributes, uses and applicability of Building Energy Management Systems (BMS) and Monitoring and Targeting systems (M&T). Read more
BIP.Verco Technical Director Tim Crozier-Cole is a member the Task Group working to define a robust set principles and guidelines under the UKGBC’s Advancing Net Zero Programme. While it is being developed with net zero buildings in mind, it should be useful for any organisation looking for guidance in this area as part of a net zero carbon strategy. Read more
In April 2020 the EU-funded Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) project published a set of carbon and energy reduction pathways. In this consultation response from BIP.Verco, we outline our reflections on the CRREM Global Decarbonisation Pathways, touching on topics including their ambition and achievability, their usefulness in steering investment decisions and the missing component of embodied carbon in new buildings and refurbishments. Read more
Last week we held the first meeting of a new renewable thermal peer group which we delivered in partnership with the RTC. We were joined by representatives from 15 companies which included Unilever, AB Inbev, GSK, Mars & RB. The purpose of the session was to understand the challenges that each of the members were facing and who needs to be included in the conversation to make progress. Read more
The UK Government is intending to consult on operational ratings this year, but what are they? How do they work? And why do they matter? As part of our 15 minute expert series, aimed to review the important topics in the zero carbon space, we have recorded a podcast on this subject. In fact it's a double helping of 30 minutes as we were enjoying the discussion and hope you do too!Paul Stepan, Head of Policy, Strategy and Compliance hosts the discussion between Robert Cohen, technical director at BIP.Verco and Jon Lovell, co-founder of Hillbreak to give what we hope is a rounded briefing addressing key questions: Read more
Compressed air is (still) perceived as "free" by some operators at manufacturing sites. With mounting pressure on controlling costs, we often find that opportunities to improve the performance of a compressed air system are often undervalued. Here are our 5 energy saving actions for compressed air. Read more
We are proud to have joined over 200 leading UK businesses, investors and business networks, including Lloyds Bank, Asda, Siemens, Aviva, Sky, Mitsubishi, Tesco and Signify, in signing a letter from The Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Read more
Using example client applications and lessons learned from past experience, Head of Industrial Energy Management, Athanasios Patsos will provide practical tips for controlling your utility cost and avoiding unnecessary spend. Read more
Whether at full production or managing baseload, manufacturers can ensure cost control of utilities at minimal cost. This article describes the benefits of real time data and provides case study examples from our work with clients. Read more
As resources are funnelled towards maintaining business continuity, manufacturers find themselves under different pressures: Some are trying to maximise process efficiency to deliver value at lowest cost, while others are reducing utility baseloads to an absolute minimum. Some opportunities to reduce utility consumption have common ground. Here are 5 fast, low-cost energy efficiency actions that will help you meet the challenges in these times of uncertainty. Read more
One of the most pressing and difficult areas for many companies is decarbonisation of industrial heat. This is an area where not all of the questions have been answered. We believe it will take the collaboration and initiative of industry leaders to fully overcome this challenge. Read more
Head of Energy and Resource Management, Andrew Todd explores the pathway to net zero from an industrial standpoint, discussing the challenges and how they could be tackled. Read more
BIP.Verco supported UKGBC’s publication of a Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework Definition in April 2019 and helped to develop the Net zero carbon energy performance targets for offices published by UKGBC in January 2020. Here we offer our own reflections on the stringency of the targets which has been questioned by some practitioners in the field. Read more
The increasing urgency of climate change action is likely to impact business in a number of ways. Looking ahead will ensure that businesses can turn this to their advantage. Here are some trends that we think will affect industrial Energy Managers and their site operation. Read more
Our publication looks at the net zero pathway from an industrial perspective, exploring the longer term sector specific challenges and how they can be tackled. Read more
In December 2019 Ofgem published its final decision on its ‘Targeted Charging Review’ (TCR). This note briefly explains the expected changes and what commercial and industrial electricity consumers can do to prepare. Read more
Delivering a net zero strategy needs simple and clear metrics that show people across a business where their focus should be. Read more
Our services are designed to support companies transition to zero carbon. Through working with clients, we know that scope 3 emissions is a key topic of interest for businesses wishing to do this. Here are some of the questions we are often asked: Read more
With the completion of ESOS, you may be considering the project recommendations and how you will fund these activities. We have put together a comprehensive list of internal and external sources of funding to help you to get your projects started.Internal sources of fundingFinancial DirectorGet your financial director on board, they too want the business to improve. An attractive portfolio of projects, with robust measurement and verification plans will ensure savings are proven. Read more