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Guides and tools to support your business

From planning to procurement we have a range of downloadable guides, easy-to-use excel spreadsheets and more to help you run a more energy efficient business.

Reduce your carbon impact. Increase your profit margins.

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Quick and easy ways to start saving today

No cost actions you can take right now to lower energy costs in your business

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How to buy resource efficiency equipment

Whether you’re upgrading or replacing equipment, it makes good business sense to choose the most energy and resource efficient option. This guide will take you through the process.

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How to save money and energy on space heating

For many Scottish organisations, space heating can account for as much as half of total energy costs. Simple low-cost improvements to your heating controls and distribution system could deliver substantial savings.

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How to calculate your business’s carbon footprint

The climate challenge is a hot topic right now. Scotland has set the ambitious target of becoming net zero by 2045, five years ahead of the rest of the UK. If, collectively, we are going to succeed in that ambition, the onus falls on every business to do its bit.

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Save money on your heating bill

In a climate like Scotland’s, is a hefty heating bill inevitable? We are confident that, with our experience and expertise, we can cut your costs.

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How to audit your business energy consumption

Improving energy efficiency can lead to substantial cost savings and new opportunities to improve competitiveness, increase profits and secure growth.

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How to save money on heating workplaces

Heating costs can burn up more than half your energy bill. Our free guide is packed with expert tips and advice on how to cut costs – and carbon – without compromising comfort or productivity.

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Food and Drink energy savings

From identifying new energy saving opportunities, to providing financial support and technical expertise, we’re here to help you slash your energy costs and grow a greener business.

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Tools

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Calculate your current lighting costs

This free tool will help you estimate how much you are currently paying for your lighting

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Lighting improvements calculator

Calculate the savings you could make from common lighting improvements

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Measure and monitor energy use

Start reducing your energy use and save money with our free, easy-to-use energy tracker

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