Partnering with UK-based EMSc (UK), npower Business began offering the Powerstar power saving devices to customers in June. Designed and manufactured in Sheffield, the Powerstar range of voltage optimisation solutions have been proven by EMSc (UK) to help users save between 12 and 15% off their energy bills.
Voltage optimisation technology reduces the voltage coming in to optimum levels, helps to reduce electricity bills, extends the life of electrical equipment, and helps to reduce carbon emissions.
One of the first customers of the partnership has been Paul Wilson, managing director of EDM Zone, an engineering firm based at Newcastle’s Hawick Crescent Industrial Estate. Specialising in creating objects shaped by electrical sparks, EDM Zone uses a complex process known as electric discharge machining, which as the description suggests, is energy intensive. This process sees up to 22 machines being used up to six days every week. Paul, who founded the company in 1972 and has more than 30 years of engineering experience under his belt, is constantly looking at ways to save money for his business.
Although key to helping Paul better understand how to become more energy efficient was an energy audit, the most significant energy saving initiative to date has been the subsequent recommendation and installation of EMSc’s Powerstar technology.
Other initiatives include the replacement of existing lights with LEDs, implementing new processes to monitor water conservation, and the installation of compressed air leak detection. These changes ensure that EDM Zone guarantees that the energy being used to run the machinery will use approximately six to eight per cent less voltage supply.
Philip Scholes, head of sales and marketing at npower Business, said: “From our own discussions with small to medium sized business owners and operators, we know that they are looking to get a better handle on their outgoings, reducing them where and wherever possible.
“Whilst many shrug off energy as a necessary cost, there are almost always ways in which businesses can make greater savings; and voltage optimisation is one of the many tools we can supply our customers with to help them to save money.”
Dr Alex Mardapittas, managing director of Powerstar, added: “We are delighted with our pioneering partnership with npower Business to deliver our multi-award winning Powerstar systems to businesses across the UK. All our solutions continue to be manufactured in the UK, as they have been since being established 14 years ago and they all come with a five-year guarantee.”
For more details,
www.npower.com/voltageoptimisation
email: npowerenquiries@ems-uk.org
phone: 01142 572683.
Competition:
Win a Powerstar voltage optimisation unit for your business worth £499 + VAT (and with an installation value worth up to £100).
To win the prize, all you need to do is answer one simple question and email your response to: npowerbusinesscomp@npower.com
The question: How much can SMEs with a Powerstar device installed save on their energy bills?
Competition rules:
npower Business & EMSc (UK) voltage optimisation competition terms and conditions
1. This competition, which first appeared in the September edition of Works Management magazine, is open to all UK residents, aged 18 years or over.
2. The promoter is Npower Direct whose registered office is at Windmill Hill Business Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6PB. Registered in England and Wales No. 03782443. Only one entry per person.
3. Employees or agencies of EMSc (UK), npower, its group companies or their family members, or anyone else connected with this competition, may not enter.
4. The prize is for the supply and installation of one single phase voltage optimisation unit manufactured by EMSc (UK) Ltd up to the value of £499+VAT. The installation provided is up to the value of £100, any installation requirements exceeding this amount may be chargeable. This prize is suitable for businesses only.
5. Entries can be made by emailing: npowerbusinesscomp@npower.com
6. EMSc (UK) and npower accept no responsibility for network, computer hardware or software failures of any kind, which may restrict or delay your entry into the competition.
7. EMSc (UK) and npower retain the right to substitute the prize with another prize of similar value in the event that the original prize offered is not available.
8. The prize cannot be exchanged or transferred and cannot be redeemed for cash or any other prize.
9. The result of the competition is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. Details of the winner will be available 28 days after the winner has been notified by applying in writing to: Works Management voltage optimisation competition, npower Business Marketing, 2 Princes Way, Solihull, West Midlands B91 3ES for a period of three months.
11. By entering the competition you are accepting these terms and conditions, which are governed by English Law.
12. npower accepts no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities or disappointment incurred or suffered by you as a result of entering the competition or accepting the prize.
