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BEEP offers a trusted and independent service with the ultimate goal of generating financial savings through reduced energy consumption or even energy generation.
The project will launch in 2017 with support provided by five dedicated specialists and a website with free to access downloadable tools and case studies.
Businesses will be able to access a wealth of free introductory information related to energy use and energy reduction within SMEs, from understanding your bill and reading your meter, to understanding the Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme for Energy Efficient Technologies or understanding efficient lighting.
The website will also feature water savings hints and tips from Northumbria Water and other local businesses.
Businesses will be able to access a wealth of free introductory information related to energy use and energy reduction within SMEs
In partnership with Business Durham, FSB, NECC, and Northern Powergrid, the project offers any compliant business a free in-depth energy audit delivered by BEEPs team of experts.
The audits will identify and prioritise all avenues where financial savings can be made through improving both an SMEs equipment and processes through more efficient use of energy.
The results of all audits will be based upon actual energy data from your business, there are no assumptions or estimates made.
Although any business can use the website only SMEs within County Durham can apply for an audit or grant assistance.
Businesses who would like further support can apply for a BEEP grant which can provide a discount of up to 40 % from the cost of energy efficient equipment *.
The grants are available on a first come first served basis and are only available to those SMEs who receive a BEEP audit.
The project has been financially supported through the European Regional Development Fund( ERDF) and Durham County Council, and was the first project in the North East to receive funding through the EUs new Low Carbon Priority.
BEEP will open fully for business in early 2017 and provide dedicated SME support until the autumn of 2019.
If you would like any more information or you would like your name added to our already growing list of interested businesses please contact the BEEP Team at beep @ durham. gov. uk
* terms and conditions apply