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Edinburgh Chamber affinity provider UtilityWise invite members to free seminar.

Posted: 14th January 2015

Utilitywise Company LogoEnergy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) Event

UlitityWise are dedicated to providing the business community the most up to date information in regards to the changes and legislation surrounding business energy use.  There are two changes on the way that will impact this and if not actioned correctly, could leave you and your business paying more than necessarily along with the possibility of a government fine.

The Electricity Market Reform (EMR) aims to deliver investment in low-carbon electricity from April 2015. This means, in a basic way, all businesses will see increased prices no matter what size of company you are. In order to guide businesses and Chamber members through these change we invite you to  come and hear our four step plan that will help you not only survive EMR but also benefit from it.

The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) introduces regular energy audits that will highlight energy savings for large organisations. If your business qualifies or you are part of a larger organisations that qualifies you MUST take steps to be compliant or face being fined.

Find out more at our free briefing seminar:

What impact EMR will have on businesses like yours.

Why an energy procurement plan alone will not solve the EMR challenge.

How an effective energy reduction strategy can turn threat into opportunity.

How future technological developments will help.

The four steps you can start to take now to handle EMR.

If you need to comply with ESOS.

What route you can take to ESOS compliance.

Who should attend? This is a must-attend event for Managing Directors, Finance Directors, Operations Directors or senior management.   Places are limited – register now to secure your place (maximum 2 per company). Or If want to find out more, but cannot attend this briefing call 0845 653 1034 to talk to one of the team about ESOS or EMR.

The venue for the seminar is: The Balmoral Hotel, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ

Ticket can be booked at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/esos-emr-seminar-tickets-15324738706?utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=eventname_text

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