Why did we become an ESCO?

While ESCOs already exist in the UK, they predominantly work with large businesses or organisations with a substantial workforce, such as schools or the NHS. This is because financing larger projects is usually more straightforward and minimises financial risk for both parties.

However, there’s a notable absence of ESCOs working with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on energy efficiency. SMEs, defined as businesses with fewer than 250 employees or a turnover of less than €50 million, make up 99% of businesses in the UK. These enterprises span various sectors, including offices, warehouses, factories, retail shops, cafes, hotels, and more.

When you add it all up, SMEs contribute significantly to energy consumption and carbon emissions. Yet, they often struggle to prioritise energy efficiency due to lack of awareness or challenges in covering upfront costs, more so than larger businesses.

This is where Energy Solutions Oxfordshire steps in. Developed specifically for SMEs in Oxfordshire, our goal is to simplify your organisation’s energy efficiency. We can also provide help with, or advise on local financing opportunities.

Your energy efficiency journey starts here 

Reducing energy waste is undoubtedly a smart business move. However, the continuing challenge lies in getting SMEs to understand that getting started on their energy efficiency journey is not difficult or expensive.  

To bridge this gap, and emphasise the impact of energy efficiency on your workplace, our team of experts has crafted a free, downloadable Workplace Energy Efficiency Checklist. This checklist outlines straightforward, quick-win actions, serving as an accessible starting point for any workplace to reduce its energy bills and cut carbon emissions.