Austin Energy Services

Energy Consultants

Energy Audits

Energy Audits to existing buildings commercial.

Energy conservation is clearly a good thing everyone wins with energy conservation.

The property owner is better off and has a more comfortable environment to work or live in. Governments have been promoting energy conservation for more than 20 years without much effect. Even now over 75% of domestic properties have no cavity wall insulation and below the recommended levels of loft insulation.

It will only be a matter of time before the government introduces a carbon tax based on emissions of buildings; this carbon tax has already been implemented for cars and is being introduced for buildings in Ireland.

As a result more companies are looking for more energy efficient properties, energy intensive properties will become unattractive for many.

Over the last few years as more and more emphasis is placed on energy reduction there has improvements in every area from lighting and controls to more efficient boilers and controls. For larger properties there are power factor correction devices that bring an instant 10 - 15% reduction in energy use as well as extending the life cycle of equipment. There is also an endless list of new technologies, with a wide price range and level of sophistication.

Using the latest software we can carry out a non invasive survey of your building and give an accurate account of the running cost and CO2 emissions. Then provide a detailed analysis of what different improvements can be carried out showing the proposed savings and CO2 emissions these improvements will bring.
Our survey will also include, easy to understand thermal images of the building so you can see exactly areas that may require improvement

These results will enable you to decide on what short term or long term improvements to make to the building based on cost and environmental issues.

We are completely independent and not connected to any manufacturers or suppliers so all our advice will be impartial. Some forms of renewable energy for example, while they may look environmentally friendly will probably never pay for themselves and provide very little improvement to the existing building.

Some measures may at first appear to be expensive and not a viable option, however there are many schemes available such as the government’s ECA (Enhanced Capital Allowance) list where company can claim up to 100% allowance from their tax bills for various improvements. We can advise on what products are suitable for you and what you can offset from your company profits. These schemes are constantly being changed and updated and there is usually a package that suits most clients.  

These surveys start from as little as £200, contact us and we will provide a quotation based on your properties specific requirement.

See our case studies and contact us to discuss your requirements.