Latest Resources for Members on Energy

Given the need to focus all efforts on reducing the cost of energy, members are advised there is available a free copy of the standard BSI ISO 50005 on energy management for small to medium enterprise companies (SME’s). BEIS has sponsored 100,000 free copies of the BS ISO 50005 standard to help SME’s 'to develop a practical, low cost-approach to energy management to reduce energy consumption, energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions'.

Energy management systems are systematic tools that support businesses in managing their energy usage.  The BS ISO 50005 standard is designed through a phased/staged implementation approach to make it manageable for SME’s with small resource and capacity. Download your free copy.

Discover how you can lower your energy use and cut your energy bills at the third edition of 'Controlling Energy Use in Plastics Processing' by industry expert, Dr Robin Kent of Tangram, which will be incredibly useful to all members - especially those who are worried about the energy crisis. Dr Robin Kent will walk you through all aspects of the plastics manufacturing process, showing energy saving techniques at each stage.  In addition this week all members have received a free, complimentary copy of the brand new 400+ page book "Sustainability Management in Plastics Processing: Strategies, Targets, Techniques and Tools" by Dr Kent.  Members also receive a 50% discount on Energy Management for PLastics Processors on the BPF's eLearning platform PolymerCourses.com.
 

The BPF is also putting on a event: Meet the Energy Consultant on the 15th September 2022. This is an opportunity to have an online consultation with LG Energy Group from the comfort of your office, during a pre-arranged 20 minute consultation in which you can discuss your questions and energy issues with Energy Consultant: Richard White. Richard has over a decade of energy industry experience and was brought into LGE as our Solutions Strategy Manager, bringing with him a wealth of experience across the energy spectrum.

Please also note that BPF Director General, Philip Law, recently wrote to BEIS Secretary of State Kwasi Kwarteng to underline the issues caused by the massive escalator in energy prices on the plastics sector. He has requested that the Secretary of State address 5 key potential interventions in the energy market. He also passed on the latest findings of the BPF Business Conditions Survey and underlined the fact that many companies are having difficulties passing energy costs on down the supply chain. 

We will continue to support members in a time of increasing energy costs in any way we can.