From 2009 - 2018 Nationwide Utilities helped Farnborough Airport reach net zero...
Farnborough Airport is the largest private business aviation airport in the UK and the most modern of its kind.
They have a keen focus on sustainability with goals to reduce carbon emissions across the site. This culminated in reaching the status of the first business aviation airport in the world to achieve carbon neutral status.
The Challenge
The airport had been facing numerous utility challenges and Nationwide Utilities were tasked with providing support and guidance in procurement, consumption and carbon reporting, utility metering and EV charging.
Procurement
The client aimed to minimise utility costs and utilise renewable energy to meet carbon reduction targets, traditionally opting for long-term fixed-rate contracts.
EV Charging
Their five-year-old EV charging infrastructure was unreliable, slow, and had a faulty reporting platform, compounded by poor support from their existing provider.
Consumption & Reporting
They wanted to better understand their electricity, gas and water usage to reduce consumption and have data for compliance purposes.
Utility Metering
They were having issues with their water metering with leaks onsite causing excessive bills that needed resolving.
Our Approach
Renewable Supply
Carbon Reduction Strategy
Audited operations and implemented strategies aligned with client objectives.
Smart Procurement
Procurement
Conducted impartial tendering for utility supply contracts, securing optimal terms from accredited suppliers. Ensured certified renewable energy sources and carbon offsets for non-renewable supplies.
Energy Management
EV Charging
Evaluated EV charging requirements (current and future), managed competitive tendering, and oversaw infrastructure upgrades.
Renewable Supply
Solar PV
Completed feasibility study and project-managed solar PV installation.
Energy Management
Data Collection and Consumption Reports
Arranged automated meter reader installations, established data management agreements, and provided monthly consumption reports (gas, electricity, water, carbon).
Energy Management
Compliance
Advised on regulatory obligations including ESOS and SECR.
The Result
Through our work, we have helped Farnborough Airport achieve their goal of becoming a carbon neutral organisation and achieving significant financial savings for our client through various initiatives.
£1.7m Saved
In flexible electricity procurement framework
£2.23m
Worth of CM agreements facilitated
£746,843
Saved by submitting carefully selected
forecasts
£3.51m
Revenue generated via Triad Management,
(over two years)
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