The Retailer Summer Edition 2021

Research and understand the current limitations of EVs, i.e. charging infrastructure and mileage range reduction due to cold weather. Work within the ‘real-life’ limits not the manufacturer stated limits. A 20-25% reduction on advertised range in ‘real-life’ driving conditions is not uncommon, and this is without a significant load. With this in mind, it’s important to shift the focus from where EVs won’t work to where they could or will work. Consider data collection methodologies for energy, carbon, and sustain- ability reporting, as well as cost-benefit analysis, purposes – information on spend and kWh usage are key. This is particularly important if chargers are required at colleagues’ homes. If you are starting with a trial of a small number of vehicles, future proof your processes and partners to ensure they are capable of delivering a full roll out. Work with your sustainability champions and early adopters to enable a smooth transition to EVs. Demonstrate commitment and demand to the Government and man - ufacturers through collaborations and public electrification pledges. Demand response is required Companies believewhen buying 100 percent renewable energy, you can relax, unfortunately it’s not the case. Is your contract adding additional renewables to the system? A challenge for your energy team. Whilst demand response will not improve your scope 1-3 emissions, by partic- ipating in these programs, you will enable more renewable energy to be added to the grid. Ultimately, this will continue to decarbonise the grid and benefit everyone. Demand response requires a contractor who not only understands the electrical markets but also intimately knows the risk being placed on your assets/operations in an event. Most compa- nies have achieved turn down during potential TRIAD events leading to thousands of pounds worth of savings.

The ability to avoid this cost is being removed in the next couple of years however, the same strategies can be modified to participate in other flexible markets including selling back to the wholesale markets when they peak. This will go some way to filling the financial gap when power prices can reach as high as £300 a MW or indeed even using energy when the markets go negative to help balance the grid. For more information about Arcus FM please contact Rebecca Berry, Marketing and Communications Manager, at Rebecca.Berry@arcusfm.com

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