LOCALS ORGANISATIONS LOOK FOR ENERGY SAVINGS

More local organisations are saving money and reducing their carbon footprint, thanks to a Guernsey firm’s energy-saving expertise.

Amalgamated Facilities Management has seen an increase in demand for energy efficiency over the past six months, as Managing Director Chris Leach explained: ‘There’s no shortage of interest from both public and private sector bodies in how to run their buildings more efficiently. Local managers are increasingly aware of the potential financial and environmental benefits, which can be potentially very significant.’

Alastair Ford, Director of Administration to the Royal Court, said that AFM’s survey of the building had produced a range of options: ‘They looked at the whole Royal Court complex both old and new, in detail and identified scope for savings. Some were achievable at either no cost or minimal cost, whilst others were more complex.’ He added: ‘It was a very thorough analysis and we’re looking to implement elements of it as soon as is practicable.’

Michael Conrad-Pickle, General Manager of the Fermain Valley Hotel, said that their AFM survey had been useful: ’Their recommendations were beneficial for enhancing the efficiency of the hotel and the way that we manage our facilities. We’ve since reduced our heating oil usage by 30 percent, which is a welcome improvement.’

Baz Love, Facilities Manager of the Bachmann Group, said that company had achieved real benefits: ‘The AFM study identified the need for a new boiler, with an improved control system. We estimate that this upgrade has achieved an annual saving of around £5,000 for the Group, which represents a benefit both to the environment as well as our bottom line.’

Mr Leach said that the sustainable management of assets is now the key to the island’s future success and growth: ‘We believe that by offering intelligent and innovative solutions we help both our business and, more importantly, our clients to gain a competitive edge. In today’s economic climate that’s more important than ever and a growing number of local organisations are now seeking to benefit.’

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