ISS Wins £100m Multi NHS Trust Contract

ISS Facility Services Healthcare will deliver soft facility management to three London Trusts and the Institute of Cancer Research that comprise the Fulham Road Collaborative.

ISS wins £100m multi NHS trust contract | FM World – the BIFM’s Facilities Management magazine

The government will appeal a High Court ruling allowing Friends of the Earth to legally challenge the recent cut in the photovoltaic feed-in tariff - 5 Jan 2012

Mitie' Government moves to block PV court challenge - FM World - the BIFMs Facilities Management magazine

Ruby McGregor–Smith, the chief executive of support services provider Mitie, has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours list - 4 Jan 2012

Mitie’s chief executive receives CBE | FM World – the BIFM’s Facilities Management magazine 

'Missing Gas' Costs to Escalate - 22 Dec 11

Since April of this year the costs of so called ‘missing gas’ were estimated to be some £2.75m and have been paid by Industrial and Commercial customers where previously these costs were levied against Domestic customers.

However, following a recent study by the newly appointed Allocation of Unidentified Gas Expert (AUGE) it is now thought that the volume of ‘missing gas’ is nearer 2,000GWh which at today’s prices has a value of around £50m and this will be levied against Industrial and Commercial customers. This could result in up to a 20 fold increase in the charge for non-daily metered customers using between 72.3 MWh and 1GWh.

For the full article see http://www.jarrang.com/client/gdfsuez/insight/2011/issue1/story2.html

Courts to decide on PV feed-in-tariff | FM World – the BIFM’s Facilities Management magazine - 19 Dec 11

The High Court awarded campaign group Friends of the Earth the right to challenge the government over its slashing of the photovoltaic feed-in-tariff (FiT).

FM World Reports Mitie's revenue grows - 11 Nov 11

Operating profit before other items was up 6.6 per cent to £51.6 million. Meanwhile, operating profit margin before other items remained at 5.3 per cent against the same period last year.

Profit before tax was £43.3 million, up 17.3 per cent from £36.9 million for the same period 2010.

The business remains in a strong position for the next year or more because of an exceptional order book, a MITIE spokesman told FM World. On the back of major long-term contract wins, the order book rose 17.6 per cent – £1.2 billion – to £8 billion.

Ruby McGregor-Smith, Chief Executive of MITIE Group PLC, said: “We have been awarded a number of significant contracts that have enhanced our business,” said Ruby McGregor-Smith, chief executive of Mitie.

“This demonstrates the success of our strategy to invest in our integrated facilities and energy management capability. Looking ahead, our focus is on developing existing client relationships and maximising opportunities to deliver value in energy services. This will ensure that all of our clients receive great value, high quality services, both in the UK and overseas.”

The total potential value of contracts awarded with the three public and two private sector clients is between £740 million and £1.3 billion.

In the private sector, Mitie expanded its relationships with drinks giant Diageo and the Cumbrian Collaboration. In September, MITIE announced a five-year deal with Cumbrian for a total value of £200 million and with a possible two-year contract extension covering more than 500 buildings.

CRC Energy Use League Table Out Today - 8 Nov 11

“The Environment agency has today published a league table (www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/topics/pollution/134754.aspx) ranking the Climate Reduction Commitment (CRC) performance of some of the UK’s best known brands in terms of their proactivity in managing their energy.

Future league tables will rank participants in terms of their efforts to improve their energy efficiency and it is thought that by making this information public it will become a reputational issue for the major brands thus providing greater impetus for the development and implementation of Energy Strategies and improvement measures.”

UK Manufacturers to Face Higher Energy Costs - 1 Nov 11

Energy prices paid by UK firms are 10% higher than those of their German competitors according to a study by the manufacturers’ organisation EEF.

http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Business-News/UK-manufacturers-to-face-higher-energy-costs

“G4S shareholders have scuppered one of the biggest international facilities mergers in recent years by giving a thumbs down to ISS - 1 Nov 11

A statement issued today by Copenhagen-based ISS said ISS’s owner, FS Invest, agreed with G4S that the company’s proposed acquisition of ISS for £5.2 billion should not proceed.

The move was expected to put G4S more squarely into the integrated FM market.  The new company would have been a global leader in integrated security and facilities services, combining G4S's 2010 revenue of £7.4 billion and ISS's 2010 revenue of £8.5 billion, according to a G4S statement at the time of the merger announcement earlier this month” - FM World Daily 1^st November 2011

Statement on the Renewable Heat Incentive - 29 Sep 11

The launch of the Renewable Heat Incentive, which was planned for 30 September 2011, has been delayed. See the statement from DECC below.

”We are fully committed to introducing the Renewable Heat Incentive. However, we understand that the European Commission state aid approval for the RHI will be subject to a reduction in the large biomass tariff.  We expect to receive written confirmation of this very shortly. This means we now need to change the regulations before the scheme can open to applications.  We understand this is frustrating for industry who are already gearing up for the RHI however we hope to get this sorted out soon and open the scheme before the end of November.”

JRP Complete First Phase of Process Energy Certificates at Birds Eye

JRP have recently completed eight Process Energy Certificates (PECs) rating different process machinery at the Birds Eye facility in Lowestoft on an A-G basis.  In addition the contract was to identify energy and process savings as well as developing a project toolkit for the onward management of the improvement ideas recommended.  In total there were over 50 recommendations all of which were costed.  Overall, significant savings were identified through recommendations of a practical nature.

For further information on Process Energy Certificates contact George Richards on 07870 394601 or Jes Rutter on 01454 299175.

ISO 50001 Launched

A new Energy Management Standard (ISO 50001) has been launched this in effect will supersede the ISO 16001 but as an International Standard.  Much like ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 the new ISO 50001 is an auditable system based on a set of Procedures and Working Practices.  Organisations with good systems in place should relatively easily be able to achieve this Standard and for those with lesser systems currently the Standard outlines a clear structure that will help organisations to ensure that all aspects of energy are considered in the organisations strategy, training procedures and methodologies.

If you are interested in further information on this Standard please get in touch with JRP Solutions.

JRP secure PEC development works at major food manufacturer

JRP have been commissioned to undertake a small initial feasibility of Process Energy Certificates at part of a site in East Anglia for a major food manufacturer.

Through the development of the Process Energy Certificates (PEC) an A-G rating of each major energy consuming process plant together with identifying and costing areas for improvement will be presented.  If this is successful it is hoped to replicate this in greater detail across the whole of the site.

JRP secure ongoing Programme/Project Management Services for major aerospace manufacturer

JRP have had the contract extended to provide ongoing business case, programme and project management support for an aerospace manufacturer who continue to invest heavily in energy reduction projects.  Led by Julian Wells and working with Gleeds, JRP are helping ensure that energy saving projects are implemented in a timely fashion.  The scope for this work also includes developing business cases and an update of the continuous improvement database where all records are held on energy saving opportunities.

JRP pass LRQA assessment visit to ISO9000:2008 with flying colours

The summary LRQA report stated: “The records of the annual management review show a comprehensive review of management system status and effectiveness; information reviewed showed a high level of customer satisfaction. Review of reports for the certification period showed that the quality system has been very well maintained, beyond the requirements of ISO 9001”.

JRP complete Premier Foods Utilities Plant Condition Survey and Five Year Strategy for its Ambrosia Creamery - 27.07.10

In July JRP presented its findings based on a substantial report looking at the condition of all utilities plant on site. The condition survey was ranked looking at issues of reliability, health and safety, environmental risk and potential for energy saving. These details as well as reviewing standby and capability of the plant fed into a second part of the report namely a five year strategy looking at capital requirements as part of a risk mitigation approach.

JRP awarded Energy Survey, CI Database and Benchmarking Project for 30 South Gloucestershire Schools - 26.08.10

JRP are about to commence a survey of some 25% of the primary and secondary schools in South Gloucestershire to review energy saving potential and to benchmark this portfolio of schools together with other substantial benchmarking data that JRP has available from similar types of studies. All of the opportunities will be input into a specially designed CI Database for ease of review prioritising and onward operational control.

AstraZeneca appoints JRP to facilitate implementation of improvements to existing ESCO operations and its major CHP site - 09.09.10

Following an extensive Integrated Business Audit of the services and investigation into the ’should cost’ versus ’actual cost’, JRP have now been asked to drive forward some of the potential opportunities.

JRP passes Quality Audit with flying colours

JRP Solutions underwent an external LRQA surveillance audit to confirm its ISO9000: 2000 accreditation on 01 March 2010. The audit was passed with flying colours and the LRQA auditor commented:-

"The system continues to be very well maintained, and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction".

 

JRP undertakes Incineration, CHP and District Heating Study

JRP Solutions has been selected by EnviroEnergy to assist them in looking at a number of commercial options for expanding the scheme at Nottingham.

JRP undertakes Facilities Management benchmarking

JRP Solutions has just completed a facilites management benchmarking study for a global engineering company. The work looked at the range of specific costs for various service lines across the UK and Europe. The service lines coverd by the work included cleaning, infrastructure maintenance, security and fabric maintenance.

In addition the work looked at the cost of the suppliers management and typical margins that might be expected for the different service lines being considered.

JRP secures business with a major Pharmaceuticals organisation

JRP Solutions has been selected by a major Pharmaceuticals manufacturer to assist them in optimising the arrangements with one of their strategic supply partners. This long standing supply partnership covers the provision of energy and utility related services on a number of their manufacturing sites in the UK.

The work undertaken by JRP Solutions will include auditing of the suppliers HSEQ systems and processes and an assessment of the commercial arrangements between to two parties.

Launch of new European Energy Efficiency Standard

ISO 16001:2009, the European Energy Efficiency standard, is launch with the aim of helping organisations establish the systems and processes necessary to improve energy efficiency.

The standard does not establish absolute requirements for energy performance beyond the committments set out in an energy policy or the organisations obligation to comply with relevant legislation.

JRP Solutions can provide advice and guidance on setting up and managing energy efficiency programmes and welcomes the introduction of this recognised standard.

Bath Spa University continues to work with JRP Solutions

Bath Spa University has selected JRP Solutions to produce Display Energy Certificates for all of the qualifying building on campus. This work builds on the energy and carbon management support that JRP Solutions has provided to the University over the last few years.

JRP selected to manage EUETS reporting

JRP Solutions has been selected to provide the management and administration of EUETS and CHPQA for a NHS Foundation Trust in the South West.

The work that JRP Solutions will undertake falls in to two categories: the work necessary to complete the annual emissions report for external verification: and the work required to maintain the data and permit for the following year.

JRP to run Carbon Footprinting Training for the Energy Institute

JRP Solutions is running a Carbon Footprinting Training day for the Energy Institute. Member and Non Members of the Institute will be able to register for the training day shortly.