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Energy saving support for Scottish retailers

Running a retail business in Scotland comes with its fair share of energy costs. From lighting and heating to cooling systems and equipment, these expenses can really add up.

But here’s the good news: by making a few smart changes, you can cut down on energy use, improve efficiency and shield your business from rising energy prices. To help you get started, we’ve pulled together a collection of guides, case studies, blogs and other useful resources that will show you how you could optimise your energy usage and make your store as energy-efficient as possible.

What’s more, there is free and impartial support available to retailers wanting to make the commitment to energy efficiency.

Case studies

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Case studies

Savings are picture perfect

Case studies

Package of changes cuts carbon emissions by 25%

Case studies

Retailer slashes over £4k off annual energy bill

Case studies

Soap boss cleans up energy savings

Case studies

Book shop owner makes energy savings as she starts a new chapter

Case studies

Helping Scotland’s oldest deli plan for a low-carbon future

Case studies

Growing business returns for more energy-saving advice

Case studies

Convenience store cuts annual energy costs by over £3,000 with an air source heat pump and new refrigeration units

Case studies

Local village shop saves over £2,000 a year on energy bills with new lighting and chill units

Case studies

Throwing new light on energy savings for Bar One Clothing

Case studies

LED high bay lighting with sensors slashes Scottish warehouse’s annual energy costs by over £16,000

Case studies

Freezer upgrade saves frozen food wholesaler £4.5k annually

Case studies

Savings bloom for Garden Centre after pruning resource use

Case studies

Retrofit to Scotmid Co-operative saves energy in retail store

Case studies

Island community shop upgrades chiller cabinets and saves over £3,700 per year on energy

Case studies

30% energy cost reduction for convenience store with energy and refrigeration upgrades

Guides

Stay warm for less

Guides

How to save money and energy on lighting systems

Guides

How to calculate your business's carbon footprint

Guides

Measure and monitor energy use

Guides

Switch on your very own switch off campaign

Blog

Keep your energy bills in check over the festive period

Blog

Take part in Scotland’s Climate Week 2024

Blog

VIBES 2024 finalists announced

Blog

Congratulations to the Sustainability Retailer of the Year 2024

Blog

Take charge of your energy bills with microgeneration

Blog

Celebrating Scotland’s sustainable retailers

Blog

Time to make 2024 resolutions to support your green goals

Blog

National campaigns to boost your staff engagement in 2024

Blog

Winners announced for VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2023

Blog

5 easy ways to save energy while the nights are longer

Blog

Are these seven secret profit monsters lurking in your business?

Events and training

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Tools & external resources

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Tools

Lighting Improvements Calculator

Tools

Optimise your heating controls