Energy assessment
Since 2013, IES have also focused on the demand side and needs of users of energy, from households to big business to better understand, prepare and implement strategic and tactical energy plans, to counter rapidly rising energy costs. Over 50 companies have received energy assessments with a total energy spend of R132million, for which the savings potential identified totalled R42million In all cases the work is undertaken for senior management or company ownership level.
Business case development.
In an effort for companies to take both rational and long term decisions on energy capital investment projects, IES have developed these financial business cases. The business cases included; an estimate of associated costs and resources needed for implementation, a list of reputable suppliers and installers and of course energy saving, pay back periods and extended period Net Present Value calculations.
Solar PV system tender support.
In an effort to effectively manage the risks solar PV system suppliers IES have specification and adjudicated tenders. The solar PV system risks that were managed include; over sizing, underutilisation of capital assets, lack of system performance and situations were suppliers incorrectly corner deals through single quotes.