Making energy savings
3 April 2012
Q: My chief executive is giving me a hard time about the high charges for the climate change levy. We are not able to claim a discount on the levy, since we do not belong to a trade association. What can I do to cut costs?
A: Ian Dobson, purchasing consultant and chairman of the CIPS energy committee, writes: All companies can, and indeed should, reduce their energy consumption, not just those in the discount scheme. Initially your chief executive should appoint someone responsible for energy-saving measures; this does not need to be a full-time post. They should then take the...