PECM Issue 22 2016 | Page 88

Specialist Energy Advisors T he Utility Forum is a wellestablished provider of bespoke utility management services and solutions. They have an excellent reputation for providing an honest, professional and reliable service with a proven track record and thorough understanding of the energy sector, as their clients will attest. “Redrow Homes have a long standing and ongoing relationship with Utility Forum whose efficient and professional approach have consistently enabled us to broker the best deals available for electricity and gas supplies for our divisional offices across the UK. More recently, they have provided us with valuable assistance in collating data in connection with CRC and carbon footprint reporting and I would thoroughly recommend their services” Redrow Homes The company’s utility management service manages client’s accounts with their suppliers, identifies potential savings and negotiates bespoke deals suited to their usage and providing protection against inappropriate charging from suppliers. Sustainability Software Solutions Over nearly 30 years, The Utility Forum have identified average savings of 23%. Founder and Managing Director, Chris Holdsworth is a fellow of the Energy Institute, a member of the Register of Professional Energy Consultants, a Chartered Engineer and a qualified Lead Assessor for the ESOS mandatory energy auditing scheme for large businesses. He has personally carried out several hundre d energy audits (including many on behalf of the Carbon Trust) and now oversees the quality of the present day audits. In addition to procurement and auditing, the Company has developed its own energy management software platform GAGA. Conceived and built in response to the requirements of ESOS, it delivers all necessary components of the evidence pack but also provides tracking and reports for Climate Change Agreements, Carbon Reduction Commitment and Mandatory Carbon Reporting. It is an ideal platform for any business which is keen to properly manage its energy use and control emissions. PECM readers can sample the GAGA software in a read-only format using the below credentials at http://www.esos-gaga.com e: [email protected] p: ufgaga http://www.theutilityforum.co.uk The Utility Forum HQ at Marsh Mill, Lancashire To discuss any energy-related matter, contact Chris Holdsworth T: 01253 851818 M: 07730 653877 E: [email protected]