PILOT GROUP has recently revealed an investment of £500,000 into its Energy Management division as a way to help UK businesses tackle rising energy bills, by saving them money across their running costs.
The injection of funds comes as Pilot Group progresses towards conserving a milestone £1.2 million in energy costs for organisations across the UK through the provision of its Energy Management System (EMS).
An expert in sustainable technology based in Manchester, the investment will see Pilot Group bolster the products, services, and specialist team behind its EMS to achieve this.
With Pilot Group’s EMS saving companies an average of 40% on energy bills each year, as well as significantly reducing their carbon emissions, the investment is a key component of the company’s timely strategy to rapidly expand its EMS provision.
Earlier this year the Government announced an extension to its Energy Bills Discount Scheme for UK businesses, which originally ran from September to March 2023, extending this for another 12 months from April 2023 in a bid to support with rising energy bills.
However the measure will provide a discount at a lesser rate than previously, meaning organisations across the country will still feel the pressure of increased costs and be less cushioned than before while weathering the energy crisis.
As a result Pilot Group is seeking to further strengthen its EMS offering so it is well placed to help businesses combat these costs.
One such way is that Pilot Group’s EMS is designed to control and monitor energy systems for businesses, with smart sensors and self-learning algorithm enabling heating systems to work more efficiently to reduce waste.
A significant portion of the £500K investment has been made into expanding the EMS team so it is well-equipped to grow its presence in markets such as the manufacturing and retail sectors, as well as growing its service in a bid to meet growing demand.
Earlier this year Pilot Group appointed Lee Morgan as Managing Director of the division to further drive it forward, and has further invested in bolstering its workforce across the sales, technical hardware and software, product development, and engineering disciplines .
Additional employees to join the team include Product Manager Jordan Cooper, Joe Williams who is tasked with providing Sales & Operations Support, and Hannah Abbas as a Customer Service Manager.
As part of the investment Pilot Group is seeking to hire a number of tech-focused roles in the near future who will be tasked with growing and fine-tuning the EMS service to further build upon its success.
Coinciding with its thirty-year anniversary this year, Pilot Group is on track to support organisations to collectively reduce their gas consumption by 12million kWh during its financial year ending in June.
The company believes the investment in the EMS division will empower it to increase this figure in the year ahead.
Lee Morgan, EMS Managing Director at Pilot Group, commented: “While the Government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme provides welcome support, there is little doubt that the cost of energy bills will continue to give business owners sleepless nights in the coming years.
“We don’t feel that organisations should have to go it alone when juggling their finances as a result of their energy bills, and that’s why we are here to support.
“Our Energy Management System is second to none with a proven track record of providing significant savings for organisations up and down the country. We’re excited to make this investment in the system, and the fantastic team around it, so we’re well equipped in the years ahead to help businesses meet their energy challenges head on.”
With a turnover of £45million and 160 employees, Pilot Group’s offer is focused on achieving carbon reduction and energy efficiency through the provision of energy management systems, electric vehicle charging points and traffic control systems.
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