Oct 2011: Costing issues & typical paybacks of Voltage Optimisation explained
As a company dedicated to reducing energy consumption, at EMSc we are particularly encouraged to read that over half of the UK's top 250 companies have introduced energy efficiency measures. What is a little surprising however, is a recent report has highlighted that many companies have concerns about the costs associated with installing carbon reducing equipment. The report specifically highlights voltage optimisation as being one of the energy reducing technologies that companies are a little wary of. As the managing director of EMSc, manufacturer of the UK's leading voltage optimisation system, Powerstar, I feel it is important I clarify this misconception. Savings from the installation of voltage optimisation systems can be achieved very quickly, with ROI achievable in many cases, in only two and a half years. When you also consider the number of funding opportunities that are available to companies interested in installing a voltage optimisation system, it becomes an exciting energy reducing, CO2 and money saving proposition. So convinced are we at EMSc that companies will make at least a 12% saving on their annual energy consumption by installing a Powerstar system, that should it fall short, we will pay customers the difference - for added piece of mind. Despite having installed over 3,500 Powerstar systems in many locations and businesses across the world, including Local Authorities, the NHS, public services, manufacturing sites, hotels and retail premises, we have only ever had to pay the difference to customers on two occasions. Further demonstrating the confidence we have in our approach to reducing energy costs and CO2 in a cost effective and timely manner.