Brockhouse Group, a long-standing West Midlands based manufacturer, has achieved significant savings after implementing energy efficiency measures through the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) programme. As an energy-intensive business, Brockhouse faced rising energy costs that threatened its operations. By participating in the programme, the company identified key areas for improvement, leading to potential annual savings of £30,000, reduced energy consumption, and a lower carbon footprint.

Energy Assessment Findings

The energy assessment conducted through BEAS programme delivery partner, ProEnviro, revealed several inefficiencies in Brockhouse’s processes. Key findings included:

• Compressed Air System Leaks: The pneumatic systems were found to have multiple leaks, causing high energy waste.
• Inefficient Compressor Operations: Brockhouse’s compressors were operating inefficiently, contributing to excess energy consumption.
• Missed Monitoring Opportunities: Key equipment was not covered by the company’s energy monitoring system, limiting their ability to track and manage energy use.  
• Waste Heat Recovery Potential: Significant opportunities were identified for waste heat recovery, which could further reduce energy usage.

Implementation and Impact

Based on the findings, Brockhouse has undertaken several projects to optimise its energy usage:

• Linking and optimising the two compressed air systems
• Fixing compressed air leaks
• Extending energy monitoring to key equipment
• Installing waste heat recovery technologies

These measures are expected to result in annual savings of 585,700 kWh of energy, a reduction of 112 tonnes of Carbon, and a potential £30,000 cut in energy costs.