The Carbon Trust is looking to partner up with energy-efficient lighting suppliers through its new supplier accreditation scheme.
The Carbon Trust Implementation scheme is designed to help UK businesses reduce their energy costs by installing greener,more efficient technology.
The scheme aims to offer customers an independent and impartial evaluation of the most energy efficient and renewable solutions for their organisation and match them with accredited suppliers to carry out the work.
The Carbon Trust is inviting suppliers of energy saving equipment in the lighting industry to apply for accreditation giving them the opportunity to bid for pre-screened tenders with companies ready to invest in new projects.
Equipment suppliers and installers are also being sought in areas such as heating,ventilation and air conditioning,energy metering,refrigeration,compressed air,motor control and renewables.
The move comes after a survey conducted by the Carbon Trust found that 76 per cent of companies are more concerned than they were six months ago by rising energy costs and are very concerned by its impact on their business.
Commenting on the new scheme,Myles McCarthy,managing director of Carbon Trust Implementation services said:"We are seeking high quality suppliers to help us unlock theGBP9bn investment in energy efficient equipment that we estimate is needed for UK companies to replace old,inefficient equipment and systems with modern,low-energy,cost-saving alternatives."
Eddie Taylor,chief executive at the Lighting Industry Federation,said:"With companies predicting double-digit rises in energy prices over the next three years,investments in quality lighting solutions incorporating energy efficient lamps and luminaires(including LED technology)and lighting controls can deliver high returns very quickly.Carbon Trust Implementation Services'new offering potentially removes some of the practical barriers preventing end users taking advantage of these gains and will help quality providers of these services stand out."
