SINCE launching in April, over 50 businesses across Worcestershire have benefitted from a free Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) assessment, helping them to identify areas where they can save money and reduces their operational costs.
A BEAS assessment offers businesses an opportunity to evaluate their current energy use, understand where immediate savings can be made, and map out future investment to become more efficient and cut operational costs.
Bromsgrove based Whiting Landscape Limited has just completed an energy review and are predicted to save in excess of £4,000 a year on their energy bills.
Jon Murphy, director of Whiting Landscape Limited, said: “The energy assessment was an incredibly valuable service that has provided us with a really useful baseline measure.
“The fantastic initiative has not only helped us better understand our energy usage but has also empowered us as a company to make more sustainable choices for the future.
“Findings have provided us with a much clearer understanding of how energy is used in our business and highlighted practical steps we can take to reduce our consumption and lower our bills.”
Coun Alan Amos, cabinet member for business and skills at Worcestershire County Council, said: “We’re all about helping SMEs like Whiting Landscape to work smarter and more efficiently.
“The BEAS assessment helps business owners to review and evaluate their operating costs and to identify areas for investment to boost their bottom line.
“I would encourage anyone to take advantage of this opportunity.”
Visit businessgrowthwestmidlands.org.uk/beas for more information.
