How we generate and consume energy needs to change radically, and the events of the last 12 months have only highlighted the pace at which that must happen. The global energy system isn't functioning for the environment, consumers or for businesses. Acting more responsibly is a must, and commercial enterprise is being called on to take the lead. The good news is that real-world actions can get us closer to reaching net zero and that is good for business, good for customers and good for the planet.
Luckily, there’s lots of ways to enhance Ireland’s energy. Here are some ways business owners can reduce energy usage and carbon footprint at the same time.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT ENERGY PARTNER
Choosing an energy supplier that is the correct fit for your business is an important first step. SSE Airtricity as an Energy Solutions Partner can provide your business with 100% green energy* as well as energy efficiency solutions to reduce your energy usage and carbon footprint. Once you’ve chosen 100% green energy, the next step on your energy efficiency journey is to look at a range of energy saving solutions.
ENERGY AUDITS
An energy audit is a valuable exercise for any business on an energy efficiency journey, helping you to save money, save energy and actually enhance your brand. Arranging a site visit to look at your commercial buildings and your systems will determine what your energy usage is, what processes use the most energy and what actions you could take to reduce your energy consumption including the strategies and technologies to aid this.
SOLAR PV
Photovoltaic Solar, or Solar PV, works with daylight to harness energy, powering your business with clean electricity generated at your premises. Maintaining an on-site solar generator can help to improve your bottom line and using vacant space such as car park canopies, unused ground space, or rooftops can create value from underutilised assets. Its win-win.
DEMAND SIDE RESPONSE
Less complicated than it sounds, Demand Side Response, or DSR, is the process of temporarily reducing your electricity demands at times when the energy grid comes under pressure. Turn up, turn down or shift your demand in real-time; this is an intelligent way to sustain your energy consumption and secure the national supply.
From small improvements to your company’s energy efficiency by choosing a 100% green energy provider and carrying out energy audits, to big leaps towards sustainable, renewable energy; you can achieve a low-carbon energy supply and green solutions for your customers ensuring a cleaner, green future for Ireland.
Visit sseairtricity.com/business to sign up to the SSE Airtricity 100% green energy* Business Energy Supply and Energy Solutions.
*100% green energy based on Fuel Mix Disclosure and CO2 Emissions for 2020, published by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), October 2021. For more information visit sseairtricity.com/greenenergy.
