A £550,000 green investment in clean energy technologies by a self-storage firm has resulted in their bills being reduced by as much as 75 per cent.
Space Station attributed the lower bills to energy generation and efficiency technologies. This included implementing solar panels, a wind turbine and LED lighting at a number of their UK branches.
The implementations come as part of the London-based company’s plans to reduce their carbon footprint by 50 per cent over the next five years. Included in the development were over 800 solar panels (£400,000), a wind turbine at the Chiswick branch (£50,000) and LED lightbulbs (£100,000).
Early estimates show that the company will save £10,000 per year on bills and will cut 120 tonnes of CO2 output.
Kevin Prince, chief executive at Space Station commented: “It is important to say that the cost of solar panels has come down substantially over the years, as has the cost of LED lights. So the initial outlay would be reduced for any new entrants. There is still work to be done to reap the full benefits that eco-friendly technologies can offer our business.”
What you can do
Although in this case there were large changes made and the investment was significant, even the slightest of changes can have a positive influence on a company’s bills. To reduce your company’s carbon footprint, you have to start somewhere.
Eaton Electrical’s lighting and heating energy audit takes into account any budgetary limitations and provides the most cost effective solutions to reduce your energy consumption and carbon footprint. For more information call us on 01509 414 222 or email office@eatononline.co.uk.
