Public sector

Social housing

We work with over 30 major social housing providers to manage their utilities.

Energy prices have risen substantially over the past few years, meaning shorter-term contracts have been subject to significant price hikes. Working in partnership with Procurement for Housing (PfH), we have a tailored buying strategy for housing associations and can advise on Section 20 dispensation to give you more flexibility.

Inspired can also support your efficiency efforts and find ways to reduce costs and consumption.

Learn more about our work in the social housing sector

Blue light services

Blue light services are a critical part of our infrastructure, ensuring those who need help most, get it fast. However, the sector is under growing pressure to reduce emissions and implement ESG and net-zero strategies, with no additional funding.

The cost and supply of fuel for fleets has been significantly impacted in recent years, highlighting the need to transition to cleaner and greener fuels.

Education

Schools, colleges, and universities are under pressure to decarbonise their buildings, buy energy better and invest in low-carbon technologies, regardless of already stretched budgets.

Many schools and universities operate out of older historical buildings that can be difficult to decarbonise. We already work with over 150 educational establishments to advance their energy and carbon reduction aims.

Health and the NHS

To support mandatory Green Plans, as well as reduce spend, NHS England require each Trust to be actively finding ways to reduce their carbon footprint. With the introduction of much stricter rules and accountability over a lack of progress, Trusts need a credible partner at their side to ensure their energy management and sustainability efforts that comply with NHS net-zero targets and the NHS Standard Contract.

We advise almost 30% of all NHS Trusts, giving us the insight and experience to help them develop their sustainability plans, meet carbon reduction targets and identify saving opportunities across their Trust. We have also produced more NHS Green Plans than any other provider, securing an 11% market share.

Central and local government

Central and local government are in the spotlight when it comes to managing energy costs and efficiency improvements in line with the government’s 2050 net-zero target. But they take this role very seriously and have shown great willingness to set and achieve long-term sustainability.

A significant majority of local authorities have now declared a climate emergency and many have committed to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 or, in some cases, even earlier.

Voluntary and Community Services

Voluntary & Community Services are an important part of our communities. But with severe funding cuts and reduced activity due to COVID-19; finding ways to reduce energy costs and emissions whilst upgrading facilities to be more efficient, has been challenging.

Whilst funding has been made available to support Voluntary & Community Services continue their vital work, more can still be done to reduce and control energy costs, and transform these services to support the UK’s 2050 net-zero goal.