Energy Management

Reform Energy provides comprehensive energy management solutions for businesses throughout Devon, tailored to organisations of all sizes from small local enterprises to larger regional operations. Our services include energy audits and surveys that identify efficiency opportunities, consumption monitoring and targeting systems that track usage in real-time, utility bill validation and management to identify billing errors and optimise tariffs, carbon footprint assessment and reporting to support sustainability goals, implementation of energy-saving technologies from lighting to HVAC optimisation, staff training and engagement programs that promote energy-conscious behaviours, and ongoing support to maintain improvements. We develop bespoke energy management strategies addressing your specific operational demands, working with Devon businesses across retail, hospitality, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and agriculture sectors. Our structured approach typically delivers 15-30% energy cost reductions while supporting corporate social responsibility objectives and regulatory compliance.

Devon businesses implementing Reform Energy's management programs typically achieve 15-30% reductions in energy costs, with some sectors seeing even greater savings. The financial impact varies based on your current efficiency, business type, and commitment to implementing recommendations. For context, a medium-sized Devon hotel implementing our comprehensive program might save £8,000-£12,000 annually, while a small manufacturing operation could reduce costs by £15,000-£25,000 through optimised processes and equipment upgrades. Beyond direct energy savings, our clients report additional benefits including extended equipment lifespan, reduced maintenance costs, enhanced workplace comfort, and improved business reputation. The initial investment in energy management is typically recouped within 6-24 months depending on implemented measures. We provide detailed cost-benefit analysis for all recommendations, allowing Devon businesses to prioritise actions with the strongest financial returns while building longer-term efficiency roadmaps aligned with business planning cycles.

Reform Energy's commercial energy audits for Devon businesses involve a systematic analysis of your energy usage, typically conducted over 1-3 days depending on site complexity. Our qualified assessors examine all energy-consuming systems including heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, production equipment, IT infrastructure, and building fabric. We analyse your utility bills and consumption patterns, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for tariff optimisation. Using thermal imaging, power logging, and other diagnostic tools, we identify inefficiencies invisible to the naked eye. Through discussions with staff and management, we understand operational requirements and constraints. Following the on-site assessment, we deliver a comprehensive report detailing consumption breakdown by system, benchmarking against industry standards, prioritised improvement recommendations with implementation costs and projected returns, and an action plan for both immediate and long-term improvements. This report provides Devon businesses with a clear roadmap for reducing energy costs while maintaining or enhancing operational performance.

Reform Energy provides specialised support for Devon organisations with carbon reduction commitments, whether driven by corporate sustainability goals, customer expectations, or regulatory requirements. We begin with comprehensive carbon footprint assessment using standardised methodologies (including Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064), establishing your baseline emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and optionally Scope 3. Working from this baseline, we develop tailored carbon reduction strategies prioritising actions with maximum impact. Our services include setting science-based reduction targets, implementing energy efficiency measures, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and establishing ongoing monitoring systems that track progress against targets. For organisations requiring formal reporting, we support carbon disclosure through frameworks like SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) and ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme). Many Devon businesses use our carbon reduction achievements to enhance their brand reputation, with several clients having reduced operational carbon emissions by 40-60% through our structured programs, demonstrating environmental leadership within their sectors.

Reform Energy delivers comprehensive lighting efficiency solutions for Devon businesses, typically reducing lighting energy consumption by 60-80% while improving illumination quality. Our approach begins with detailed assessment of current lighting systems, measuring existing light levels and identifying opportunities for improvement. We design and implement tailored solutions including LED replacement programs (with specialised fittings for different environments from offices to industrial spaces), intelligent control systems incorporating presence detection and daylight harvesting, emergency lighting upgrades to energy-efficient solutions, and task-appropriate lighting designs that optimise illumination for specific activities. For heritage properties common in Devon, we provide sympathetic solutions that maintain architectural character while delivering modern efficiency. Beyond energy savings, our lighting improvements deliver additional benefits including reduced maintenance (with LED lifespans of 50,000+ hours), improved colour rendering and light quality (enhancing workplace productivity and retail environments), and decreased cooling loads in summer months. Most lighting projects achieve payback periods of 1-3 years, with financing options available to make improvements cash-flow positive from implementation.

Reform Energy provides specialised energy management solutions for Devon's numerous seasonal businesses in the tourism, hospitality, and agricultural sectors. We understand the unique challenges of highly variable energy demands across peak and off-peak periods, developing strategies that optimise costs year-round. Our approach includes implementing intelligent control systems that automatically adjust heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting based on occupancy and business levels, preventing energy waste during quieter periods. We negotiate flexible energy contracts that account for seasonal consumption patterns, potentially reducing standing charges during off-season months. For businesses with defined closure periods, we develop comprehensive shutdown procedures that minimise base loads while protecting premises and equipment. Through targeted sub-metering, we help attribute energy costs to specific business activities, identifying opportunities to optimise scheduling of energy-intensive operations. Many seasonal Devon businesses have achieved 20-35% cost reductions through our programs, significantly enhancing profitability in a sector where margins are often tight and energy represents a substantial operational cost.

Yes, Reform Energy provides comprehensive renewable energy procurement services for Devon businesses seeking to reduce carbon footprint and protect against energy price volatility. We offer several pathways including arranging green energy tariffs from certified renewable sources, negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) directly with generators (often at rates below standard tariffs), facilitating participation in renewable energy certificate schemes, and developing on-site generation projects where appropriate. For businesses with suitable premises, we assess feasibility for self-generation through technologies like solar PV, implementing systems sized to match your consumption profile. Our procurement experts ensure renewable energy contracts genuinely deliver the environmental benefits claimed, avoiding 'greenwashing' through proper verification of sources. These services have helped numerous Devon businesses achieve renewable energy targets while controlling costs, with several clients now operating on 100% renewable electricity through our carefully structured procurement strategies. We also support organisations in effectively communicating their renewable energy commitments to customers and stakeholders, enhancing brand value through demonstrated environmental responsibility.

Reform Energy employs a systematic approach to heating and cooling optimisation for Devon businesses, typically delivering 20-40% energy savings while maintaining or improving comfort conditions. Our process begins with comprehensive system assessment, examining boilers, chillers, distribution networks, controls, and building fabric to identify inefficiencies. We implement strategic improvements including boiler and chiller upgrades or replacements to high-efficiency models, installation of optimised control systems with zoning, scheduling, and weather compensation, heat recovery technologies that capture and reuse thermal energy, building fabric improvements targeting heat loss areas identified through thermal imaging, and staff training on efficient system operation. For Devon's hospitality, healthcare, and retail sectors, we specialise in balancing customer comfort with energy efficiency through appropriate zoning and control strategies. Our maintenance programs ensure continued optimal performance, with preventative schedules that maintain efficiency while extending equipment lifespan. Many solutions qualify for capital allowances or grant funding, which our team helps clients access to improve project economics and accelerate implementation timeframes.

Reform Energy provides specialised energy management services for Devon's diverse agricultural sector, addressing the unique requirements of dairy operations, arable farming, horticulture, and livestock production. Our agricultural energy specialists understand farming operations and deliver practical solutions including irrigation system optimisation reducing pumping energy by 15-30%, dairy parlour efficiency improvements focusing on milk cooling, water heating, and vacuum pump operations, grain drying and storage system enhancements that maintain crop quality while reducing energy intensity, energy-efficient livestock building design incorporating natural ventilation and appropriate insulation, and renewable energy solutions particularly suited to agricultural settings including solar PV, biomass, and small-scale AD (Anaerobic Digestion). We help Devon farmers access agricultural-specific grants and incentives, including the Farming Investment Fund and RDPE growth programme where applicable. Our interventions typically deliver 15-35% energy cost reductions while supporting sustainability goals increasingly important for supply chain relationships and consumer expectations. We've helped numerous Devon farming businesses reduce their carbon footprint while improving operational profitability through targeted energy management strategies.

Reform Energy provides comprehensive support services ensuring Devon organisations maintain and build upon initial energy efficiency improvements. Our ongoing support includes regular performance monitoring with automated alerts for consumption anomalies, quarterly review meetings examining performance against targets and identifying new opportunities, regular site inspections ensuring systems remain optimised, staff training refreshers maintaining energy-conscious behaviours, annual energy audits identifying emerging efficiency opportunities, support with regulatory compliance including ESOS and SECR reporting, and technology update briefings keeping you informed of innovations relevant to your sector. Many clients opt for our comprehensive Energy Performance Contracts, where we guarantee specified savings levels and provide continuous optimisation services. This ongoing relationship typically delivers additional 3-5% efficiency improvements annually beyond initial projects, preventing efficiency degradation common when energy management isn't continuously prioritised. For multi-site operations across Devon, our regional presence ensures responsive support with technicians available for both scheduled maintenance and emergency response, providing peace of mind that your energy systems remain optimally configured for maximum financial and environmental benefit.