tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-317545822008-04-30T22:09:11.184+01:00KeithBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-17364817704895143672008-03-18T12:53:00.000Z2008-04-30T22:09:11.216+01:00

The introduction of competition in the provision of water and sewerage services can only be good for Scottish businesses, according to Glasgow-based Business Cost Consultants, one of the country's leading independent utility consultancies. However, they do not expect the flood-gates to open when organisations are free to switch suppliers. Scottish Water has already separated its wholesale and

BCC Newstag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-82233287124695602762007-10-26T16:06:00.000+01:002007-11-23T16:08:53.844Z

Bakery Info Website Two Scottish bakeries are tackling rising utility bills and their impact on the environment by carefully monitoring their power use. As costs continue to rise, bakers are increasingly keen to find ways of cutting utilities bills. Scottish companies Macleans Highland Bakery and Walkers Shortbread are examples of this trend. They have been working with a consultancy firm to

BCC Newstag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-51545753466535315622007-10-01T10:07:00.003+01:002008-04-24T10:28:48.242+01:00

Press Release Celtic and Rangers Football Clubs' plan to conserve energy and meet their environmental obligations has been greatly advanced with huge reductions in water consumption thanks to the help of Business Cost Consultants, a Glasgow-based utility consultancy. The clubs are working with Business Cost Consultants to provide a complete utility management service covering electricity, gas,

BCC Newstag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-85357409672218784522007-09-04T09:28:00.000+01:002007-09-04T09:38:28.850+01:00

CIMA Insight - Magazine for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Accurate measurement is key to controlling your energy costs. By Donald Maclean, managing director of Audits Unlimited. Why should accountants in industry be concerned about utility costs and their carbon footprint? First there is the economic argument. Given that most commercial organisations spend between 5% and 10% of

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-63428152944576514262007-07-10T11:50:00.000+01:002007-09-04T09:28:23.716+01:00

Expert Panel on Newbusiness.co.uk website We asked Donald Maclean from Audits Unlimited, Dale Vince from Ecotricity and EBICo's Phil Levermore how small firms can reduce their carbon footprint. Donald Maclean, managing director, Audits Unlimited The carbon footprint of an organisation is the amount of energy it and its employees consume during a year. This is then converted into tones of CO2

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-90988537983049464352007-05-31T15:01:00.000+01:002007-06-04T15:20:12.726+01:00

Funding for Independent Schools Magazine Electricity and gas prices have risen by over 100 per cent in recent years, so it is crucial that headteachers and bursars investigate methods of minimising the impact of utility costs on their budgets. Ways to beat the price rises People assume that utility bills are more or less accurate, but this is not necessarily so. From our experience, we

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1175007835779529132007-03-27T16:42:00.000+01:002007-03-27T17:03:58.103+01:00

Snacks Magazine UK-based Trigon Snacks has slashed its utility bills following advice from Audits Unlimited, a firm of independent utility consultants. Trigon Snacks is a UK producer of snack products, and owner of the nut brands Planters and Big D. Following a change of management team in 2002, the company invited Audits Unlimited to carry out a review of electricity, gas, water and telecoms

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1172076010666756212007-02-21T16:35:00.000Z2007-02-21T16:40:10.700Z

Scottish Housing News Glasgow-based New Gorbals Housing Association has cut its costs by working with a leading utility management consultancy Audits Unlimited for the past two years. Audits Unlimited was originally engaged when the association took over management of housing stock from Scottish Homes. New Gorbals owns 1,150 socially rented units that consist of high rise, maisonettes and new

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1171905523082496062007-02-19T17:12:00.000Z2007-02-19T17:27:34.883Z

Charity Times Undertaking a utilities audit is one way to decrease an organisation's environmental footprint while also realising substantial cost savings. Gary Flood finds out how a bit of leg work can lead to a major financial boost. At a time of heightened interest in the appropriate use of power - given the increasing concerns over carbon emissions and climate change - it would seem a good

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1171629519058656182007-02-16T12:20:00.000Z2007-02-19T17:19:25.726Z

School Financial Management Donald Maclean outlines some of the latest techniques and new technologies being introduced to help school finance staff keep utility costs under control. Schools face a never-ending battle to keep costs under control. In recent years one of the areas of greatest concern to schools has been the dramatic rise in utility costs, with electricity and gas prices alone

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1169560547856928282007-01-23T13:54:00.000Z2007-01-23T13:55:47.876Z

UK Local Authorities could be saving millions of pounds if they restructured their telecoms infrastructure according to Audits Unlimited, a leading independent utility consultant. These comments follow the publication of a pilot study by the London Regional Centre of Excellence(*) which looked at the feasibility of carrying out an independent audit of telephony services. The pilot, carried out

Keithtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1161335489247931982006-10-16T09:53:00.000+01:002006-10-20T10:14:40.416+01:00

With CCL targets becoming more challenging, Donald Maclean discusses how organisations can ensure they meet their environmental obligations. The Climate Change Levy (CCL) tax, introduced in April 2001, was intended to play a major role in helping the UK to meet its targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It was hoped that, by adding about 10% on to energy bills for all non-domestic users,

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1159442932483642832006-09-18T12:11:00.000+01:002006-09-28T12:36:28.483+01:00

FM World Most organisations will be familiar with The Climate Change Levy (CCL), a tax introduced in April 2001 on energy use in industry, commerce, agriculture and the public sector, with the aim of cutting emissions from business. The theory was that by adding about 10% on to energy bills for all non-domestic users, large energy users would reduce their consumption. This would in turn play a

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1156764425573901182006-08-21T12:20:00.000+01:002006-08-31T15:03:22.843+01:00

Leisure Report Donald Maclean of Audits Unlimited says an innovative solution can help leisure and sports firms to reduce energy consumption and costs. Most organisations will be familiar with The Climate Change Levy (CCL), a tax introduced in April 2001 on energy use in industry, commerce, agriculture and the public sector. Many organisations in industry exemption schemes found it quite easy

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1155224349558731272006-08-01T16:27:00.000+01:002006-09-04T11:45:13.603+01:00

Environment Business Donald Maclean discusses the innovative new hardware and software that businesses can use to monitor their energy use and reduce energy consumption and costs. Most businesses will be familiar with The Climate Change Levy (CCL), a tax introduced in April 2001 on energy use in industry, commerce, agriculture and the public sector. Many organisations in industry exemption

Graeme Kerrtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1154360577756899582006-07-19T16:39:00.000+01:002006-07-31T19:36:56.243+01:00

The Scotsman SOARING energy costs have meant surging business for a Glasgow consultancy service that promises it can save large utility users millions of pounds. Audits Unlimited is claiming that more than 80 per cent of companies in Scotland pay too much for their utilities and ambitiously guarantees savings for companies spending more than £50,000 a year. Its clients include one of the UK's

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1155220104386541042006-07-17T15:09:00.000+01:002006-08-10T15:37:11.936+01:00

Practical Facilities Management Celtic and Rangers Football Clubs plan to conserve energy and meet their environmental obligations with the help of Audits Unlimited, the leading Glasgow-based utility consultancy. The clubs have signed three year agreements with Audits Unlimited to provide a complete utility management service covering electricity, gas and water. Being completely independent

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1155218086560968712006-06-25T14:40:00.000+01:002006-08-10T15:08:45.703+01:00

Sunday Herald As utility bills are hitting the roof, a Glasgow company has launched a new product which it claims could knock 60% off the energy costs of Scottish businesses. The new device, being marketed by Audits Unlimited, consists of sensors that attach to gas, water and electricity meters. They give minute-by-minute details of how much energy is being used, which can then be used to

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1154357332509303102006-06-08T15:42:00.000+01:002006-07-31T19:34:49.230+01:00

Evening Times THE Old Firm have signed a new star to make important saves - but it's not a new Artur Boruc or Stefan Klos, this signing will save money. Both Rangers and Celtic have signed long-term deals with Bearsden business Audits Unlimited in a drive to improve energy conservation and meet environmental efficiency targets for their stadia, offices and training grounds. The firm has a

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1154364457495500842006-05-04T17:21:00.000+01:002006-08-10T13:56:06.126+01:00

Public Sector and Local Government Donald Maclean, Managing Partner of Audits Unlimited, discusses the reasons for the Climate Change Levy (CCL) tax, the effect it has on reducing energy consumption, and the ways in which organisations can ensure they meet the targets. The Climate Change Levy (CCL) tax was introduced in April 2001. The theory was that by adding about 10% on to energy bills for

Donnie Macleantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31754582.post-1159440267965932902006-05-01T11:33:00.000+01:002006-09-28T11:44:27.976+01:00

Works Management Energy prices continue to rise. Opinions about long- or short-term contract buying have been voiced. With prices at these levels, a single-digit percentage savings can wipe thousands off the cost of running the plant, so it?s no wonder that industry?s focus is on energy efficiency. But other than buying smarter, what other key steps can manufacturers take to try to shrink

Donnie Maclean