“We have been very successful at reducing energy buying costs but haven’t really tackled the issue of reducing energy consumption. Government guidelines often quote that reductions of 10% are possible but we didn’t know how to go about achieving this on a sustainable basis. We are finding the partnership with the Carbon Trust immensely helpful. It’s enabling us to develop long-term solutions as well as those with an immediate, practical impact.”
Eric Hinchliffe, Management Accountant for Rosebys

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Customer: Hansen Glass Processing Ltd, Kirkby
Savings potential: £10,600 per annum
Action: Utility Auditing carried out free in-depth Carbon Trust survey
Delivery partner: Knowsley Chamber of Commerce

“Before meeting Utility Auditing we had already gone a long way towards reducing energy wastage, but they have given us the professional advice and support to take things one step further. The potential annual savings they have identified will be very welcome indeed and we are proud to be playing a full role in minimising carbon emissions.”
Ian Whalley, Operations Director for Hansen Glass

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Customer: Armstrong World Industries, Teeside
Potential saving: £167,790 (17%)
Action: Utility Auditing carried out free in-depth Carbon Trust survey
Delivery Partner: North East Chamber of Commerce

“Utility Auditing identified many simple, low cost measures we could implement to reduce our energy wastage. We are now implementing many of these recommendations to realise the savings. One of these is a new energy policy for the plant - backed by staff training, funded through The Carbon Trust.”
Ian Jackson, Purchasing Manager, Armstrong World Industries

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Customer: Plastmo Profiles Ltd, Northampton
Potential saving: £18,800 per annum after an initial capital cost of £30,400 (payback 1.6 years)
Action: Utility Auditing carried out free in-depth Carbon Trust survey
Delivery Partner: Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

“We had already made good progress in tackling energy efficiency within the company, but we now have a much fuller picture in how we can go forward and the significant cost benefits of doing so. Utility Auditing has made some very useful recommendations and we are putting several of these ideas into action to save money and show best practice in environmental management.”
Adrian Wood, Financial Controller, Plastmo Profiles Ltd

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