The document proposes a new initiative called Ethical Energy where large energy users in a Business Improvement District join together through a central brokerage service to procure utilities. This allows them to reduce costs through bulk purchasing power while also establishing a green loans fund. The green loans fund provides 0% interest loans to local small and medium enterprises to implement energy reduction initiatives, with the loans paid back from the savings over 12 months. Any additional funds would be reinvested in the local community through carbon offsetting projects. The initiative aims to save large energy users money while also benefiting the local SME community and environment.

1. How do you procure your utilities? Independently Through a Broker Corporate deal Consortium

2. What strategy do you adopt? Fixed term Flexible Green energy Carbon Offsetting

3. Whatever your strategy, there is something new to consider.

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5. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Large energy users within a Business Improvement District (BID) join together to procure through a central brokerage service. These then join nationally with similar groups across all UK BIDs. Company Company Company Company

6. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources By utilising the buying power of the whole BID network costs will be reduced for all members. Having a central team means that resources are not duplicated and time is saved. Company Company Company Company

7. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Within the group you can procure standard or green energy and decide individually the length of your contract. A buying group or consortium of this nature is not a new concept. Company Company Company Company

8. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources A brokerage service will generate commissions from the energy providers. These commissions usually go to the broker to pay for their service. Company Company Company Company

9. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources But within every BID there are SMEs that need help. They need assistance on procuring the best utility deals and need capital support for reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints. Company Company Company Company

10. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Meercat Associates works with all these businesses across UK BID s and has identified the demand for assistance. Ethical Energy © will enable larger businesses to help local smaller businesses. Company Company Company Company

11. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Local SME Community While working in BIDs we identify opportunities for local businesses to reduce energy, costs and carbon. Company Company Company Company Identify Cost & Carbon Savings

12. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Local SME Community We commit to creating a Green Loans Pot funded from 50% of commissions Company Company Company Company Identify Cost & Carbon Savings 0% Green loans

13. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Local SME Community Cost and Carbon reduction through energy reduction initiatives The Green Loans are paid back over a 12 month period from the savings identified. Company Company Company Company Identify Cost & Carbon Savings Payback over 12 months 0% Green loans

14. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Local SME Community Cost and Carbon reduction through energy reduction initiatives The local savings achieved in Energy, Carbon and Costs are fed back to each supporting business. Company Company Company Company Identify Cost & Carbon Savings Payback over 12 months 0% Green loans

15. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Local SME Community Cost and Carbon reduction through energy reduction initiatives Every year this money can be reinvested in local businesses where opportunities are identified Company Company Company Company Identify Cost & Carbon Savings 0% Green loans Payback over 12 months

16. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Local SME Community In addition to helping local businesses any surplus in the fund will be used to fund local development projects. Company Company Company Company Payback over 12 months Local Community Environmental Projects Carbon Offsetting Pocket Parks

17. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Local SME Community Working with the BID we will invest in local carbon off-setting projects. Carbon reduction through local development Company Company Company Company Payback over 12 months Local Community Environmental Projects Carbon Offsetting Pocket Parks

18. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Local SME Community If larger businesses already carbon off-set then an alternative local option is available. Carbon reduction through local development Company Company Company Company Payback over 12 months Local Community Environmental Projects Carbon Offsetting Pocket Parks

19. Large Energy Users Save : Money Time Resources Local SME Community Carbon reduction through local development Cost and Carbon reduction through energy reduction initiatives By purchasing through the Ethical Energy © approach large businesses save time and money while benefitting the local community. Company Company Company Company Identify Cost & Carbon Savings 0% Green loans Payback over 12 months Local Community Environmental Projects Carbon Offsetting Pocket Parks

20. A small change to the way you procure your utilities... … will result in a large benefit to your local community.

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22. For more information or to join the Ethical Energy © Initiative. Contact: Andrew Childers Managing Director Office: 01444 416529 Mobile: 07771 634 611 Email: [email_address]