As one of the UK’s most established energy management firms, Elcomponent specialises in designing and installing centralised energy management systems across single buildings and multi-site estates. With operational costs soaring and net-zero targets looming, businesses must urgently tackle wasted energy and carbon emissions. The right systems of monitoring and strategy make all the difference.
The Scale of Energy Waste in UK Commercial Buildings
• In 2022, UK businesses lost an estimated £33.9 billion to wasted energy—much of it avoidable through better monitoring and control systems
• Up to 30% of energy used in commercial buildings is thought to be wasted through inefficiencies, equipment idling, and poor scheduling
• Small actionable changes—such as optimising schedule timing or preventing standby loads—can reduce energy bills by 2–10% annually
• More comprehensive energy management strategies can yield up to 20% savings on energy costs.
Environmental Benefits: Lower CO₂ Through Better Energy Management
Every percentage cut in energy use helps reduce carbon emissions. By closing the gap on wasted energy and optimising systems, businesses can contribute meaningfully to climate targets—especially as the UK works towards net-zero by 2050.
ISO 50001–compliant approaches help organisations structure continual improvement, with early case studies showing double-digit percent carbon reductions once certified.
Why Businesses Should Embrace Robust Energy Strategy
1. Cost-efficiency meets profitability: For every £1 wasted on energy, a business typically needs to earn £5–£10 in sales to maintain profit. A statistic that is often overlooked when measuring the true inpact of energy wastage. Cutting waste directly strengthens the bottom line
2. Future-proof compliance: A Building Energy Management System (BEMS) helps satisfy sustainability reporting, ESG metrics, and certification standards like BREEAM or ISO 50001
3. Stakeholder expectancy: Demonstrating energy-conscious governance enhances business reputation, appealing to clients, investors, and customers alike.
4. Operational insight: Systems show exactly where energy is consumed—from lights left on to systems running unused—unlocking actionable intelligence to close inefficiencies
In today’s energy-conscious and cost-sensitive climate, complacency is not an option. Businesses must understand where their energy is going—and take control. With Elcomponent’s tailored, technology-enabled energy management systems, organisations can find unnecessary expenditure but also contribute meaningfully to reducing the UK’s carbon output—while enhancing operational resilience and corporate reputation.