Tag: measuring carbon
Energy use in September
Very mild month meaning lowest energy use ever.... Read More
Energy use in August
Energy use identical to 2020 at 3.1 tonnes CO2 equivalent. Still below 2018 and 2019.... Read More
Energy use in July
Energy use seems to be stabilising at a level slightly above 2020.... Read More
Energy use in June
Small increase over 2020 due to higher occupancy.... Read More
Energy use in May
Slightly above 2020 but below 2019 which is more relevant.... Read More
April energy
Energy use in April was similar to previous year which suggest we have plateaued after the impact of Covid lockdown. Fresh efforts are need to reduce baseline use and start with the arrival of interns... Read More
March energy
The dip from lockdown seems to be plateauing, and we need to start looking at ways to reduce the base figure further. Discussions will start with all occupants shortly.... Read More
February energy
February energy follows the usual pattern of a small decrease. This year it is below the previous three years, almost certainly due to lockdown. Measuring and sharing energy use (and therefore carbon ... Read More
January energy
Glad to see January well below previous years. This is due a combination of mild weather and to lockdown. Measuring energy use is a key part our Measure Reduce Balance model and forms the basis for en... Read More
2020 Energy use
Energy use was 15% less in 2020, the bulk of which is probably due to Covid lockdowns. This still represents a 7 ton saving in carbon emissions which is no bad thing.... Read More
October electricity use
Energy use back to same as prior year. This is unusual as occupancy is lower and will be investigated.... Read More
September energy use
Electricity levels are increasing to similar levels to 2019 which is surprising given many tenants are not back to full occupancy yet.... Read More
August energy use
Electricity use stayed below 2019 and 2018 figures again despite some exceptionally hot weather during August. This is explained by lower occupancy.,... Read More
July energy use
Small increase in July. This probably due to more people returning to work post lock-down.... Read More
June energy use
Electricity has levelled off after sharp drop in April. This seems to be the floor level at minimal occupancy.... Read More
Energy use halves during lockdown
Energy use more than halved in April due to Covid lockdown. This saving was passed on to tenants who are paying no utility bills until work returns to normal.... Read More
March energy use
March figures reflect the start of Covid lockdown at the end of the month. April will be interesting as just one or two people in at any one time.... Read More
Energy use for February
Energy use remained slightly lower than both previous years. It’s possible this is due to the PV panels which weren’t installed until March 2019 but more likely due to mild weather.... Read More