Your industry guides to
Energy efficiency
Guides to energy efficiency
Hospitality
Hotels, resorts, B&Bs, inns, motels, serviced apartments, other types of accommodation, restaurants, pubs, takeaways, delis and cafes.
Manufacturing
Manufacturers of automobiles, household goods, sports equipment, other durable goods and jewellery, food and drink processors, businesses making other consumables.
Public Sector and Healthcare
Central and local government, public administration, defence, emergency services, hospitals (including private), GP surgeries and health centres.
Office-based organisations
Professional services, office/administrative and general services, management companies and consultancies.
Retail, leisure and entertainment
Convenience stores, larger retailers and supermarkets, other retailers, shopping malls, sports and fitness centres.
Agriculture
Livestock farmers, agricultural/horticultural farmers, garden centres and nurseries.
A new meter’s just the start of being smart – check out these general tips about saving energy from the Smart Energy GB website.
For the industry-specific guides above, we’ve used a number of reports by the Carbon Trust, including the Better Business Guide to Energy Saving. The Trust is a not-for-profit company supporting the UK’s move to a low carbon economy.
There's also the SME Guide to Energy Efficiency from the Department of Energy and Climate Change which gives a good depth of information on ways to save energy.
It’s also worth checking the Government’s Energy Technology Product List for the energy-efficient plant and machinery that qualifies for full tax relief – saving you even more.