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Tile manufacturer makes over £18,300 p.a. from energy and water efficiency actions

Following advice from attending SUMS (Simple Utility Management Seminars) Aldershaw Handmade Tiles Ltd. have undertaken a number of resource saving actions. These will cut running costs/increase profits by £18,300 p.a. and significantly improve environmental performance and public image.

Energy Efficiency

Insulation costing £3,000 has been installed, reducing the drying time for the tiles. This enables two kilns worth of tiles per week to be dried instead of 1¾, increasing potential turnover by 14%. Waste is reduced by approximately 1%, working conditions are improved and condensation is reduced. This has resulted in increased turnover of £16,854 p.a. In addition to this a larger number of tiles can be dried for no increase in fuel consumption - this saving has yet to be quantified.
By switching off the generation plant during lunchtime one hour of energy generation is saved each day. This equates to £1,296 and 13.4 tonnes of C0₂ emissions saved p.a.

Water Efficiency

Rainwater is collected from the roof area and is used to supply the process-mixing pump. This supplies approximately 70% of the water required and saves £150 p.a. This cost £65 to install so will pay for itself in 5 months.

Environmental learning

Aldershaw Handmade Tiles Ltd. attended Simple Utility Management Seminars (SUMS) and a Renewable Energy seminar both ran as part of the

betre programme. Newsletters from the betre programme were received throughout the course of the programme.

Summary of Cost Savings

Activity	Water Saved (m³)	CO_²Emissions Reduced (Tonne)	Savings/ Increased Turnover p.a (£)
Improve Energy Efficiency	-	13.4	£18,150
Improve Water Efficiency	249	-	£150
TOTAL	249	13.4	£18,300

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