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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (8472)	8/21/2008 7:00:18 AM
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Bosses find new ways to beat energy crisis Aug 20 2008 Evening Gazette BOSSES under the kosh from soaring utility bills are thinking outside of the box in a bid to beat the energy crisis. With less price competition between rival suppliers many believe they can cut costs in more unorthodox ways. Stephen Rose, commercial sales and lettings manager at Stockton developer Mandale, said developing buildings up to BREAM (British Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) standard could generate “significant” long-term savings on energy bills. He said: “Offices built to BREAM standards are the equivalent of the Rolls Royce - top of the range. They include top quality insulation materials and highly efficient heat recovery systems. “It costs around 25% more to build but eventually companies should be able to more than offset the investment through savings on their fuel bills.” Like many small firms, Julie Craig of Ab Fab Driving School in Skelton, works from home to reduce company costs, allowing her to charge lower rates to her franchisees, who typically pay around £60 per week to use the Ab Fab brand. Ian McClelland, senior partner at Thirlwells Estate Agents and Valuers, is saving energy by operating mainly on the ground floor of a three-storey building in Middlesbrough. He is also downsizing his gas-guzzling 2.7 litre Peugeot 407 Coupe. “I am looking for something that will give a far better return on fuel costs,” he said. “One day I even did all my viewings on a push-bike!” The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is helping others by teaming up with business utilities management firm, Utility Auditing, to conduct free on-site energy efficiency surveys. Spokesperson for NECC, Mike Parker, said the initiative could save companies up to £20,000 per year.” nebusiness.co.uk