Commercial energy audits and adhering to energy compliance can often present confusion and demand a considerable amount of time for numerous organisations. Nonetheless, there are substantial advantages, designed to bolster businesses in their efforts to make positive strides towards reducing their carbon footprint.

What advantages can businesses gain from conducting energy audits?

1. Gain energy efficiency in your company

In recent years, organisations have witnessed a substantial rise in their energy expenditures. An energy building survey can provide valuable insights into these expenses by examining your buildings, transportation, and operational processes.

It quantifies your overall energy consumption, identifies areas with high usage, and reveals opportunities for energy conservation.

This comprehensive analysis will enhance your comprehension of energy usage, shedding light on its potential influence on your energy bills, ultimately motivating you to implement adjustments that yield operational cost reductions.

2. Leverage the findings from your survey reports to shape future business cases

Through the adoption of cost-efficient energy efficiency suggestions outlined in your energy audit, you can construct a business case for instigating energy-saving projects within your organisation.

This approach will influence financial decisions and gain support from key stakeholders.

3. Enhancing your company's eco-friendly reputation

"Net Zero" is no longer a mere catchphrase; organisations now face mounting expectations from their workforce, stakeholders, and clients to commit to net zero and carbon reduction objectives.

An energy audit offer an excellent starting point for businesses. By understanding the emissions generated by your company, you can craft a bespoke net zero strategy, establish Science-Based Targets, and actively strive to curtail carbon emissions.

This approach will also be compulsory in upcoming new legislations in certain countries in UK and Europe by including several net zero reporting obligations, emissions reduction planning and risk management.

4. Collaborate alongside an energy engineer

Engaging with an energy specialist can yield valuable insights, as their expertise can assist you in enhancing your comprehension of your energy data. An energy audit Assessor will aid you in conducting a feasibility study and building a business case to facilitate the implementation of the recommendations outlined in your compliance reports, thereby reducing your company's carbon emissions.

Through a collaborative partnership with your organisation, your energy assessor will contribute to the achievement of your enduring energy management and net-zero objectives.

5. Developing a more strategic approach to energy management

An energy audit can serve as your initial foundation for acquiring the skills needed to strategically oversee energy issues throughout your operational spectrum.

Through a deeper understanding of your energy consumption and data, you can begin to apply this awareness to manage your usage, detect areas of inefficiency, and direct efforts towards reduction.

By leveraging insights from your energy audit report to discern your top priorities and optimise energy usage for your organisation, you will gain greater command over your operational expenses.

This approach will enable you to attain your Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives, satisfying the sustainability expectations of customers, stakeholders, and employees.

6. Prevent fines and penalties for non-compliance

By ensuring that your business conforms to EED / ESOS regulations, you will steer clear of possible penalties.

Instances have arisen where the local Environment Agency imposed fines of up to €50,000 (£45,000) on non-compliant businesses.

To prevent any penalties, ensure you check whether compliance is necessary for your organisation.

Would you like to know more? 

Our energy specialists can assist you in meeting the deadlines and fully realising the advantages of adhering to compliance.

Feel free to contact us at hello@bramoenergy.com.