The Green Market
YORKSHIRE BUSINESS INSIDER
December 2010
THE GREEN MARKET
Energy efficiency is top of the agenda when business owners are choosing new premises. Richard Abbott looks at the latest Developments and asks the experts for their advice.
Energy bills for business could rise by 26 per cent in the next decade as a result of the Government's plan to cut carbon emissions, according to reports published by the Deptement of Energy and Climate Change. So it will come as no surprise thaat companies are paying close attention to the energy consumption of their offices and looking for ways to reduce their CO2 production.
The bottom line is that making offices sustainable will help companies in the battle against rising energy prices. If that's not enough of an incentive, clients will quickly dump suppliers that fail to meet their strict own environmental standards.
Developer Citu has completed the transformation of a rundown 1930's seasonal workers hostel in Leeds into low-carbon development Greenhouse.
The mixed-use scheme in Hunslet includes 15,000 sq ft of office space over four floors. The building uses technology including wind turbines, solar power and heat exchange systems to reduce the carbon footprint of tenants.
Duncan Senior, partner at property consultant WSB says: "Greenhouse will undoubtedly appeal to occupiers who are sensitive to environmental considerations who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs, with the scheme capable of providing 60 per cent savings over convential office space."
