06 Sep What does Liz Truss as PM mean for climate change?
Liz Truss has been announced as Britain’s new prime minister following a trying six-week Tory leadership campaign. Inheriting what has been noted as one of the most challenging roles as prime minister from her predecessor, Boris Johnson, Truss succeeded in winning over audiences with a series of promises made at hustings events, including tax cuts and regulatory reforms and potentially, freezing energy bills. However, with brewing concerns over how these plans will be funded, Britain’s leading sustainability and energy-saving consultants, SaveMoneyCutCarbon, has outlined the varied ways that businesses can exercise agency over controlling their company’s energy bills outside of governmental regulations.
Truss has previously expressed her plans to reverse the recent increase in national insurance and abandon planned rises in corporation tax. It has also been reported that her team has spoken to business groups about reforms to business rates and cuts to tax to help with the ongoing energy crisis, as well as a long-term review of these adjustments. Truss has stated her desire to help small businesses survive this period and ultimately, rebuild the British economy.
In a pivotal moment for businesses across the nation, the experts at SaveMoneyCutCarbon have compiled a list of the top green upgrades and strategies that could stem the tide of rising costs for businesses, all from within the workplace.
Conduct an Energy and Water Efficiency Audit:
Reducing expenditure is a key concern for any business – and minimising energy and water consumption can dramatically reduce costs. An energy and water audit from SaveMoneyCutCarbon shows you where you can save, and how long the payback will take. An audit can deliver a full report covering all areas of consumption, assessment of generation and renewables across the building, identification of opportunities that offer the quickest paybacks, investment-ready proposals of retrofit solutions, indicative savings and costs for larger projects, driving a further detailed investigation.
LED Lighting:
Converting to LED lighting is simply the most efficient and best light-quality solution for the office, and could help save up to 90% on energy as well as reduce your maintenance costs. It provides flicker free, natural lighting that has flexible controls with motion sensing and daylight dimming.
Infrared Panel Heaters:
Infrared panel heaters are maintenance-free and simple to install – and up to 60% more energy efficient than conventional convection heating. No plumbing is needed – just a power source – and they can even be fitted in the bathroom and other damp environments.
Smart Plugs:
With a Smart Plug, it is possible to regulate when your electricity is running and which areas use it most. You can set routines for your electronics to turn on only when they’re needed, and some even turn your devices off and on depending on whether you’re in the office or not. You can adjust the timings so it is only on for specific time periods – and is all controllable through your smartphone, or with your voice.
Eco Hand Dryers:
Replacing paper towels with eco hand dryers in the bathroom is an effective way to save thousands on what is normally spent in purchase, cleaning, maintenance and disposal. Paper towels are rarely recycled so replacing them could cut carbon emissions by up to 79%.
Electronic Basin Taps:
Currently, 4% of the UK’s energy usage is used pumping and processing water used every day across businesses. Electronic Basin Taps can reduce water consumption by up to 70%. They have a temperate control sensor that detects hand movement, so water only runs when it’s needed.
Carbon Mentor Scheme:
SaveMoneyCutCarbon, offers a unique ‘Carbon Mentor’ scheme, with hopes to help businesses take the first step in truly making a difference amidst the climate crisis. This service includes a tailored strategy created specifically for carbon reduction and reducing energy bills.
