{"id":57418,"date":"2023-10-18T11:21:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T09:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smart-impulse.com\/?p=57418"},"modified":"2023-11-15T11:22:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T10:22:29","slug":"how-to-save-energy-in-commercial-buildings-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smart-impulse.com\/en\/how-to-save-energy-in-commercial-buildings-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to save energy in commercial buildings in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why is it important to save energy in commercial buildings now?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Energy savings<\/a> have never been so relevant in the commercial real estate sector, for several reasons, including economic, environmental, and social considerations. Occupiers are increasingly demanding buildings with high environmental credentials<\/strong>, ESG-requirements<\/strong> creates a pressure from investors to evolve towards a decarbonising buildings<\/a> approach and the clock to net zero<\/strong> is ticking in the UK. May 2022 saw the launch of the industry-led UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard<\/a> which aims to assess and certify buildings in line with science-based net-zero targets by 2050.<\/p>\n

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There are several ways to save energy in commercial buildings depending on your goals and the time scales involved.<\/p>\n

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Three types of actions to save energy in commercial buildings.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Each action includes varying levels of investment and different timeframes for returns on investment:<\/p>\n

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  1. Optimising Existing Systems<\/strong> (Low or No Investment, Rapid ROI): These actions focus on improving the efficiency of the current building systems without significant capital expenditure.<\/li>\n
  2. Implementing Control and Automation<\/strong> (Medium-Term ROI): These actions involve the installation of control systems and automation technologies to better manage and optimise energy use.<\/li>\n
  3. Replacing Equipment and Insulation<\/strong> (Long-Term ROI): These actions require significant upfront investment but offer substantial energy savings over the long term.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    The choice of actions will depend on the specific needs, budget, and goals of the commercial building owner or operator. Often, a combination of these approaches is used to achieve the greatest energy savings and return on investment.<\/p>\n

    First type of actions: optimisation of the energy use in commercial buildings<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Energy optimisation of the existing system consists of better managing existing equipment in line with the needs of the occupants<\/strong> and the operating constraints of the building. For example, this involves:<\/p>\n

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