Ask yourself the following questions:
- Do you have budget/resources for the project?
Generally you will to develop a business case for senior management. This is likely to focus on cost and financial return (eg payback period, based on energy and other cost savings), but may also include other benefits such as meeting regulations, improved environmental performance and corporate reputation, or better staff working conditions.
- Do you know exactly what you need to do?
This may include purchase of equipment – do you know the exact make and model you need? If not, you may need to undertake research and talk to suppliers before producing a shortlist of options and then preparing a product/project specification that clearly defines your requirements.
- Do you know which supplier, installer and/or contractor you wish to use?
The next step is to identify potential suppliers to approach for quotes. Where possible contact vendors that have been recommended to you. If this is not possible, contact trade associations representing suppliers of the products you require.
Alternatively if you know which equipment you need, but are unsure of an installer, contact the equipment manufacturers and ask them to provide you with a recommendation.
How the Carbon Trust can help
Publications Library
A comprehensive library of publications including sector specific guidance and technology guides covering the issues to consider when choosing and operating a wide range of different equipment.
Interest free Loans
Energy-Efficiency loans from the Carbon Trust provide the capital to fund energy saving projects and the savings should usually cover the loan repayments. The loans are unsecured and interest free.
Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA)
The Energy Technology List helps you to select equipment that is energy efficient - and equipment from the list qualifies for Enhanced Capital Allowances, giving you 100% tax relief in the year of purchase.
The Carbon Trust Standard
Apply for certification to demonstrate to your customers, investors and employees that you have genuinely reduced your carbon footprint and are committed to making further reductions year on year.
Contact our Customer Centre
The possibilities are enormous. You can also contact our Customer Centre on 0800 085 2005 for free advice on implementing your energy saving projects. Our experts can discuss your proposed projects – and recommend further products and services to improve your energy efficiency.
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