B2B Energy 12 Days of Christmas 2024
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Day 1
Day one is where we focus on training. I'm going to give you a free training course that I designed that talks about the principles of energy management.
We can't really address energy management until we understand what the principles and they are, Review, Realign, Reduce, and Report those four simple principles will give you a very good kick start into your energy management system. What I'm going to do for you today is give you a link to a training course that will give you a free starting point for your 2025 energy management process.
Day 2
Today I want to focus on the key areas of energy management and those key areas really do help us focus on the actual reducing of energy waste, and they are Heating, Cooling, Lighting, Power, Energy Management and Water. The reason why we include water is because we pump the water from A to B, and it's quite likely that we are heating the water as well.
Now, right in the middle of that, I said the word energy management, what does that mean? Well, that is the people. That is how we manage energy and how we review energy. Therefore, within the energy management section, that could be reporting and understanding how we are using energy, and they could be tools, the processes or best practices that we put into that area. They are all the areas that we need to be focusing on, and it will help you as an organisation to understand where you need to start there.
Just to re clarify that that is Heating, Cooling, Lighting, Power, Energy Management and Water.
Day 3
Let us focus on one key, but very simple thing to reduce energy and what is that?
Well, it is TURN THINGS OFF, turn things off when they're not needed. If we focus on turning things off at the right time, we will make some significant impacts to our energy savings. I've done that many times with organisations.
One clear time I did that was with an organisation that had their building operating on a Saturday and a Sunday, and when I asked that question, do you work on a Saturday and Sunday?
Very quickly, the organization said, No. However, we had identified that all the buidling was operating from Saturday through to Sunday. A significant amount of energy was being used, and it was just simple. We just turned it off ! That provided the organisation with a 23% saving on their energy on an annual period, which is significant.
Think! what that would have done, to one impact on the environment, but two to impact on the bottom line.
Day 4
Good morning, good afternoon and good evening and welcome to day four of the B2B Energy, 12 days of Christmas. I said right at the beginning, this is all about me giving back to you to say thank you for following me this year, and over the many years that you've possibly been following me, one of the things that I do at this time of the year, and I really put a lot of focus into and that is building my short term and long term goals.
This actually really helps me focus throughout my next year regarding what I'm trying to achieve. And those who know me know that I always have a five-year plan of what I'm trying to achieve, and the short term plan actually helps me address where I'm going over those next five years.
What I find the most important thing to do here is to document it. I use a format called journaling, so I journal on a regular basis, but you might want to add this into maybe your notes, or using one note, or the notes on Apple or whatever format you use, but by just documenting the actual goals that you set will actually really help you going forward.
Day 5
Today, we’re taking a moment to catch our breath during this festive season and start looking ahead to the new year. As we prepare for 2025, it’s the perfect time to focus on how we’ll monitor and report our energy consumption moving forward.
To help with this, I’ve created a simple yet effective dashboard. This is a tool I personally use in my business and with organisations I support. It keeps our attention firmly on key tasks and goals, particularly when managing electricity, gas, and even water consumption. By logging and reviewing your data monthly, you can clearly see where savings have been made or where consumption has increased. This practice ensures you stay on track and maintain focus.
Day 6
I want to take a moment to talk about something that is very close to my heart: networking and collaboration.
As an energy expert in this industry, I don’t believe in having competitors. If you look at the people I engage with regularly, you’ll see that I often collaborate with many other energy experts. You might wonder, why would I do that? Why would I share my knowledge with others in the same field?
The answer is simple: collaboration is a two-way street. By sharing knowledge, I gain insights in return. We all grow, and together, we are stronger. Collaboration, in my opinion, is the only way we can pave clear pathways to net zero. If we don’t work together—sharing best practices, facing challenges, and supporting one another—we won’t make the progress we need.
That’s why I don’t see others in my field as competitors. Instead, I see them as collaborators.
Day 7
What I want to talk about today is: Have you created your training plan for next year? I’m a strong believer in lifelong learning.
In just nine days, I’ll be turning 61, and I’m not afraid to admit it. But I continue to prioritise learning. I never stand still, and I firmly believe in the importance of ongoing education. With that in mind, I’ve developed a training platform to help individuals continue their learning journey in energy management.
Every week, we share an article or valuable information to help you deepen your knowledge of energy management—whether you're working within an organization or as an individual.
If you’re interested, I’m offering discounts on my training programs. Please feel free to direct message me or click the link, and I’ll get in touch to discuss how we can support your lifelong learning journey.
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Day 8
As we step into the New Year, it’s the perfect time to set resolutions. This year, I want to challenge you with a simple but impactful resolution: every day, take a meter reading for your building—whether it’s for gas, electricity, or both. Track your organisation’s energy usage daily.
-Here’s how to approach it:
-Take a daily reading.
-Log the data consistently.
Monitor your usage over time and identify areas for improvement.
Let’s turn this into a month-long challenge. New Year’s resolutions often fade away, but a focused effort over one month can yield significant results. Make it a game—see how much you can reduce your energy consumption each day.
Day 9
Day Nine is where we start to expand the world of energy management. The key to unlocking this world is one simple task, and as you know, both Jeremy Carter and I talk about this regularly: carrying out an energy assessment.
Focus on what the building is actually doing, on how the people within the building are using energy, and take a comprehensive view of your energy management efforts within that space. This approach falls under the principle of review in the four principles of energy management.
An energy assessment includes walking the perimeter of the building, assessing the top floors, and working your way down through the building. Pay close attention to the plant rooms, focusing on heating, cooling, lighting, power, energy management, and, of course, water. After assessing the plant rooms, turn your attention to the metering areas—identify what’s been installed for gas, electricity, and water, and gather that information.
Day 10
First, let me take a moment to wish you all a very Happy New Year! I hope you’ve enjoyed the festive season and found the messages shared during this time both valuable and insightful.
As we transition into the new year and return to work, it’s time to refocus on what needs to be done. One of the first steps I recommend is conducting a thorough review of your building’s operations.
Take a closer look at key aspects such as the timing of when people start and finish work, and ensure that all timed clocks, Building Management Systems (BMS), and schedules are properly aligned.
During this review, pay attention to your environment. Listen for any equipment that might be running unnecessarily, check for leaks or running water, and identify areas where lights are on but not needed. This simple yet effective review process can help you address low-hanging fruit, that could be costing your business energy and money.
Day 11
Day 11 is all about building an action plan. This action plan is a crucial step that brings together everything from our reviews, energy assessments, and walk-arounds. It consolidates all these insights into a focused, actionable framework.
Here’s the picture: We’ve completed the assessment, we have the dashboard, and now we’re ready to use the action plan as our guide for ongoing energy management.
In this post, I’m sharing a link to a simple action plan template I’ve created for you. The template is organized into three key areas:
• No-Cost Actions
• Medium-Cost Actions
• Capital-Cost Actions
Day 12
On this last day, I like to tie everything together and create a comprehensive package. Over the past 12 days, we’ve explored a variety of important topics, and today, I want to focus on the monthly energy management meeting.
In the post above, I’ve outlined the key points we need to address during these meetings. Here’s what we should cover:
- Energy Assessments: Review the findings and identify the “low-hanging fruit” opportunities for improvement.
- Energy Dashboard: Analyse the past 12 months of energy consumption data.
- Daily Energy Reports: Evaluate the trends we’ve been tracking—where do we stand, and what are the patterns?
- Billing Review: Ensure accuracy in our bills, fine-tune as necessary, check contract statuses, and address any other billing-related concerns.
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