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Carbon saving advice for organisations with an energy spend up to £500k. Larger organisation?

The central government estate covers approximately 8,000 buildings, spends around £195 million on energy per annum and is responsible for around 1.45 Mt carbon emissions per year.  This accounts for 7% of public sector emissions. By using 10% less energy central government could save up to £19.5 million.

 
 

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Central Government sector overview publication 
Find out how to save energy and help make the most of budgets


Video-based online training tool
Find out how much you can save with our online training videos


How to save energy in central government

If you're new to energy saving, view our online training tool videos to find out how much you could save. See below for three areas to focus on for reducing energy in central government organisations.

Heating: only use heating when it’s needed and set temperature controls relative to the space and occupation levels. Read our low cost housekeeping tips and advice for implementation of energy efficient equipment to find out how you could reduce heating costs by up to a third.

Ventilation: unnecessary ventilation can waste energy and cost you a lot of money. Find out how you can make your systems more efficient with advice on simple energy saving measures, upgrading and replacing equipment.
Energy management: get buy-in for energy saving across all levels of the organisation, from appointing an energy manager and monitoring energy use, to developing an action plan and training staff.

Next steps

Walk round checklist – central government energy savings Online training View our video-based online training tool Action plan tool Create an action plan for your site
 
Finance Apply for energy efficiency financing Tax relief Get tax relief on energy saving equipment

To know more

Central Government sector overview: energy saving opportunities

Central Government Carbon Management Service Overview

Energy saving advice: air conditioning, lighting, office equipment, more topics

Case study: Department of Energy and Climate Change

Case study: Her Majesty’s Prison Service

Case study: RAF Kinloss


Find out about our expert advice and services for central government, or see a full list of all our services.  For further information, call our telephone advice line free on 0800 085 2005

External links

Local Authority Energy Management Network (members only)

Office of Government Commerce

Sustainable Development in Government

Sustainable Development Commission

 
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