Morgan Lovell is first to achieve energy standard
Smart meters, lighting controls and heat recovery played an important part in workplace design and fit out company Morgan Lovell becoming the first organisation in Britain to achieve certification from BSI to the new energy management system standard, BS EN 16001.
The award comes after the firm set up processes and systems to improve energy efficiency at its London office, a statement released by the company said.
It fitted smart meters to measure and control energy usage, as well as technology to power-down equipment such as computers when they are not in use, and set up regular communication with staff to promote the benefits of adopting environmental efficiencies.
Morgan Lovell said it also introduced a range of sustainable features in the office to reduce its impact on the environment including lighting based on movement sensors and supported by dimming units that reduce the need for artificial light by taking account of the natural lighting conditions. It also introduced a heating and cooling system - zoned across the office floors - which harnesses any heat rejected in areas being cooled and uses it to warm up other parts of the building as required.
Since introducing these measures, Morgan Lovell has seen its energy bills drop by around 30 per cent over 12 months, it reported.
“Morgan Lovell is the first company in Britain to achieve certification to BS EN 16001 with BSI," said Victoria Barron of BSi Group. “This new energy management system standard provides a comprehensive set of controls designed to help organisations establish the systems and processes necessary to improve energy efficiency.”
Morgan Lovell's md David Henderson added: “As well as cutting costs; improving our building’s energy performance has offered a range of tangible benefits, including preparing for the mandatory CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme - and supporting our corporate social responsibility policy.”
Morgan Lovell's Noel Street office scored the highest BREEAM rating ever for an office refurbishment of its type in the UK, winning both a Green Apple and BIFM Award - and the company also made the Sunday Times’ Best Green Companies list in 2008 and 2009.