The solution

What gets measured gets managed
(case study 1)

Salix Finance Ltd. provides Government funding to the public sector to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills. We already have smart meters in some of our buildings which give half hourly data for any energy we use.

The sub meters will give us half hourly data for individual equipment or different areas. Using the new systems, we will be able to accurately measure the impact of our current usage and track all the savings we make, both financial and carbon. We can build a much clearer picture of how to run our buildings in the most effective way.

Cheltenham Zero Waste Partnership
(case study 2)

The partnership aims to establish a strong network, and provide brand new collaboration opportunities between businesses, community groups and the public sector. There will be educational workshops led by experts from outside and within Cheltenham Zero, and regular forums to help create a commonwealth of knowledge.

The partnership’s members will look at all aspects of environmental policy, including:

• transport;
• energy generation;
• energy efficiency; and
• biodiversity.

By sharing best practice and innovative ideas and technology, organisations can work with the council and Vision21 to reduce the carbon footprint of Cheltenham Borough. Vision21 have been at the forefront of actively promoting sustainable practices in the Borough for over two decades and their learnings from working with the private and community sectors will be invaluable in this initiative.