The UK faces a defining challenge: achieving measurable energy performance improvements amidst rising costs, ambitious net-zero targets, and the demand for accountability. It’s no longer enough to aspire to energy efficiency—organisations must deliver provable, impactful results.
That’s where the Association for Energy Performance and Verification (AEPV) comes in. By fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and connecting stakeholders, AEPV provides a platform for energy performance and M&V professionals to address these challenges together. As an association, AEPV champions the best practices, frameworks, and innovations that enable meaningful change and measurable outcomes.
A Vision for Energy Performance
Energy performance is a universal goal, uniting professionals across industries, sectors, and disciplines. At AEPV, we believe that collaboration and shared accountability are key to unlocking the UK’s energy potential.
Our vision rests on four pillars:
- Accountability through Collaboration: Building trust in energy performance through shared knowledge and robust frameworks.
- Building Connections: Uniting public and private sectors, small businesses, and large organisations to foster innovation and shared progress.
- Driving Conversations: Exploring emerging trends and challenges to keep professionals ahead of the curve.
- Enabling Practical Solutions: Offering resources, case studies, and events to inspire actionable improvements.
Unlocking Opportunities: Examples of What’s Possible
The examples below illustrate the transformative potential of adopting proven frameworks, robust methodologies, and innovative solutions in energy performance. These projects demonstrate the type of progress AEPV is dedicated to encouraging by bringing professionals together to share insights, collaborate effectively, and drive impactful change across the industry
Encouraging Robust Measurement and Verification
Measurement and Verification (M&V) ensures transparency, accountability, and credibility in energy performance. Frameworks like the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) and ISO 50001 provide the foundation for organisations to quantify savings and build confidence in their results.
Example:
A UK hotel group achieved a 28% reduction in energy consumption by implementing a comprehensive energy efficiency program underpinned by IPMVP. Through detailed monitoring and verification processes, the program validated energy savings and demonstrated the power of robust M&V practices (Smartech Energy).
Turning Compliance into Opportunity
Frameworks like the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) often highlight actionable opportunities for energy efficiency. By approaching compliance as a strategic advantage rather than a regulatory burden, organisations can unlock significant cost and energy savings.
Example: St. John’s College in Oxford embraced ESOS audits to identify energy-saving opportunities, leading to improvements in heating, lighting, and insulation that reduced operational costs (World Kinect Energy Services).
Example: Public sector organisations have used ESOS audits to guide projects like lighting upgrades and HVAC optimisations, achieving energy savings and reducing operating costs (Crowe UK).
Promoting Sustainability and Innovation
Sustainable building practices and innovative frameworks such as BREEAM, LEED, and Passivhaus combine energy efficiency with occupant well-being and environmental responsibility. These approaches are paving the way for the future of energy performance.
Example: The Harris Academy Sutton in London, the UK’s first Passivhaus-certified secondary school, demonstrates how innovative design and natural, low-carbon materials can deliver outstanding energy efficiency (ASBP).
Example: The King’s Cross development in London includes several buildings with BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ ratings, such as 5 Pancras Square. These projects showcase how sustainability and energy efficiency can be achieved at scale through thoughtful design and renewable energy integration (BRE Group).
Connecting Emerging Trends with Proven Frameworks
Emerging technologies like AI-driven energy management and advanced energy storage are transforming how organisations approach energy performance. These technologies, when paired with established frameworks like CIBSE TM54, enable organisations to optimise energy use and improve operational efficiency.
Example: The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) North West has implemented a state-of-the-art energy management system integrated with advanced energy storage solutions. This combination has significantly enhanced operational efficiency while reducing reliance on grid energy (Connected Energy).
AEPV: A Platform for Collaboration
At its core, AEPV serves as a facilitator. We’re building a collaborative network of energy professionals committed to advancing energy performance contracting, M&V, and sustainability. Through webinars, published guides, and member-driven initiatives, AEPV connects professionals, shares best practices, and drives progress.
What’s Next for You?
- Become a Member: Join AEPV and connect with like-minded professionals committed to advancing energy performance. Membership gives you access to exclusive resources, events, and opportunities to collaborate on impactful initiatives.
- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: Stay updated on the latest insights, trends, and case studies.
- Attend Our February Webinar: Why Energy Performance Contracting and M&V Matters
Discover actionable strategies from industry leaders. - Contribute to Our Guide: Share your expertise or case studies to help build a practical resource for the energy community.
Shaping the Future Together
The examples presented here illustrate what’s possible when energy professionals collaborate, innovate, and adopt proven methodologies. AEPV is committed to promoting the efficient and effective use of energy as a cornerstone of sustainability and operational excellence. By fostering collaboration and championing best practices, AEPV provides the tools and connections needed to make measurable energy performance a reality.
Together, let’s build a future where energy performance isn’t just measurable—it’s transformative.
