Local business discovers £30,000 annual savings through energy efficiency advice

Brockhouse Group, a long-standing West Midlands based manufacturer, has achieved significant savings after implementing energy efficiency measures through the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) programme.

As an energy-intensive business, Brockhouse faced rising energy costs that threatened its operations.

By participating in the programme, the company identified key areas for improvement, leading to potential annual savings of £30,000, reduced energy consumption, and a lower carbon footprint.

Established in 1885, Brockhouse Group is a historic manufacturing business based in West Bromwich.

The company specialises in closed die hammer and upset forgings for various industries. With energy-intensive operations that consume over 12 million kWh annually, energy has become the company’s third-largest expense after steel and labour.

As energy costs continue to rise, the viability of its operations has been increasingly impacted.

Brockhouse Group recognised the need to reduce its energy consumption and mitigate the potential financial risks of future price hikes.

Eager to find cost-effective and sustainable solutions, the company joined the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) programme, provided by Business Growth West Midlands and received a free energy assessment.

This initiative helps businesses identify energy-saving opportunities while also assisting in meeting decarbonisation goals and potentially offering them match-funded energy grants, from £1,000 to £100,000 to carry out energy efficiencies.

The energy assessment conducted through BEAS programme delivery partner, ProEnviro, revealed several inefficiencies in Brockhouse’s processes.

The measures are expected to result in annual savings of 585,700 kWh of energy, a reduction of 112 tonnes of Carbon, and a potential £30,000 cut in energy costs.

Steve Walters, director and owner of Brockhouse Group, said: “The programme is a fantastic opportunity to get independent advice on the best options for energy and cost reduction for your business.

“It has provided us with a clear path to making our operations more sustainable and efficient.”

By implementing these energy-saving strategies, Brockhouse is not only reducing costs but also ensuring long-term sustainability in a competitive and energy-reliant industry.

The programme is open to businesses in most sectors and various areas including Birmingham and Solihull, where it is delivered by partners Aston University. To claim a free energy assessment and to see if your business is eligible for a match-funded grant, click on the link below:

Learn more about the Business Energy Advice Service and register here.