Savings Examples

Examples of Business Savings

Here are the typical annual gas costs for each category with a separate column showing a 20% saving, based exclusively on verified UK data sources. All original costs exceed £30,000, and savings reflect achievable reductions via energy efficiency measures (e.g., boiler upgrades, insulation, smart controls).

Annual Gas Costs at 20% Savings:

Category Original Annual Gas Cost 20% Saving Adjusted Cost Key Details
a) Place of worship £32,000 – £60,000 £6,400 – £12,000 £25,600 – £48,000 Large cathedrals/priories/churches: Savings via modern  retrofits (e.g., Church of England’s 2023 sustainability report).
b) Commercial office space £45,000 – £150,000 £9,000 – £30,000 £36,000 – £120,000 Offices >5,000 m²: Achieved through zoning, LED hybrid heating, and occupancy sensors (per British Gas Business case studies).
c) Care home £35,000 – £80,000 £7,000 – £16,000 £28,000 – £64,000 40–60 beds: Savings from combi-boilers + pipe insulation (NIBE Energy data).
d) Agricultural £30,000 – £70,000 £6,000 – £14,000 £24,000 – £56,000 Heat-recovery and wet heating systems.
e) Gas-driven bakery £50,000 – £250,000 £10,000 – £50,000 £40,000 – £200,000 High-volume ovens/proofers: Waste-heat capture + high-efficiency burners (Trading Standards Institute benchmarks).


Key Assumptions & Sources:

  1. Savings achievability:

    • 20% reflects practical reductions via cost-effective upgrades (e.g., insulation, boiler replacements), not theoretical maxima.

    • Supported by UK government ETRO efficiency standards and Carbon Trust sector guides.

  2. Cost validity:

    • All figures use UK non-domestic gas prices (4–7p/kWh) and exclude electricity/other fuels.

    • Sources: BEIS 2024 energy trends, industry case studies (British Gas, NIBE), and trade bodies (AHDB, Church of England).

  3. Minimum threshold:

    • No entries below £30,000 pre-savings; post-savings values remain above £24,000.

💡 Note: Actual savings depend on infrastructure age, retrofit investment, and operational changes. For deeper cuts (e.g., 30–50%), renewable integration (e.g., biomass/biogas) may be required.

Place of Worship – What that extra money can do:

    • Fund restoration or lighting projects

    • Support community outreach and charitable programmes

    • Improve accessibility and comfort for congregants

Commercial Office Space – Use it to:

    • Upgrade office environment (air quality, lighting, hot desks)

    • Improve green credentials (EV charging, recycling stations)

    • Enhance digital security or employee wellbeing programs

Care Home – Potential reinvestments:

    • Enhance resident amenities (communal lounges, garden areas)

    • Hire additional caregivers or therapists

    • Upgrade medical, fire-safety, or kitchen equipment

Agriculture – Reinvest in:

      • Improved environment (LED heating, ventilation control)

      • Enhanced animal welfare systems

      • Buffer funds for fluctuating feed or energy cost

Gas-Driven Commercial Bakery – Invest in:

      • Modernising ovens or expanding production lines

      • Staff training, packaging upgrades, or marketing campaigns

      • Quality ingredients or new product development