What We Do

We empower property owners in Sussex to meet their needs with efficient buildings and clean, affordable, community-owned energy.

How we do this?

We survey your property and examine your energy bills to gain an in-depth understanding of your consumption and needs.

You receive a detailed report identifying all the ways your property is wasting heat and energy as well as our suggestions on the most cost-effective solutions.

Following the survey you may wish to engage BHESCo to project manage the installation of your recommended energy measures.

We will tender the project to our trusted network of experienced energy technology suppliers to ensure you receive a competitive quote.

If required we can assess the suitability of your energy improvements for our ‘Pay As You Save‘ finance initiative.

We will make all arrangements for the installation of your chosen measures, and continue to monitor your equipment to ensure the expected savings are achieved.

Our customers include care hotels, schools, leisure centres, housing associations, churches, small businesses and domestic properties.

Typical renewable energy and energy saving measures

Why should you choose BHESCo to improve the energy performance of your home or business

We empower people

Our work is focused on helping people make the best use of their energy supply, allowing them to reduce expenditure and contribute to a healthier environment at the same time.

The outstanding quality of our technical knowledge guarantees that our customers benefit from the most effective method of meeting the cost of the energy they use.

Our finance model helps people to own the equipment that’s installed and play an active role in making the best choices for their property.

We make energy affordable

Applying our technological skills in energy efficiency measures and our expertise in renewable energy within an economic framework, we help to stop millions of pounds worth of energy literally going out of the window.

Our work drives down the cost of energy — slashing bills for residential, commercial and business properties alike.

We make energy sustainable

Fossil fuels are dirty fuels – using them adversely affects the air we breathe, the water we drink, our weather patterns and the animals and plants which sustain us. This is not sustainable and we cannot afford to destroy the very elements that keep us alive.

Our affordable ‘Pay As You Save’ financing puts green energy within reach of every property owner in England

BHESCo's unique 'Pay As You Save' finance initiative

We make our service available to you at zero upfront cost, and repayments are made using our ‘Pay As You Save’ initiative.

This means that you will start to see savings immediately. A portion of the savings you make from your energy bill repays the cost of the installation. Once repaid, you will get the full financial benefit of your savings.

Read more about the different financial options available to you.

Watch the Pay As You Save video explainer.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

Recent regulations in the rental market have greatly increased the importance of having an up-to-date and accurate EPC.

When selling a property an EPC must be presented to the buyer.

From April 2018, all rented properties must meet government issued Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) or they will be ineligible for new lettings.

BHESCo energy surveyors are fully qualified to issue new EPCs if required.

Energy saving in the home

Retrofitting your home with energy efficiency measures will drive down the cost of monthly bills and enhance warmth and comfort levels, as well as having a positive impact on health and wellbeing.

Improving the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will also increase property value and ensure regulatory compliance if renting the property.

Read more…

Energy saving for your business

Effective environmental and facilities management forms the basis from which to run any succcessful organisation – regardless of size or sector.

This will ensure you meet the financial, regulatory and stakeholder expectations of your business, as well as helping you attract and retain the best customers and the most talented and motivated staff.

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Community Energy Project Case Studies

Since our first share offer in 2015 we’ve completed 42 community owned green energy projects with our ‘Pay As You Save’ finance and the support of our investors.

Together, our projects save our customers £83,880 a year on energy bills and reduce annual carbon emissions by 321 tonnes.

BHESCo Community Energy Projects - Interactive Map

BHESCo Community Energy Projects - List Detail

Property

Measures

Annual Cost Savings

Annual Carbon Savings

Lifetime Cost Savings

Lifetime Carbon Savings

The Werks

LED lighting panels, boiler replacement and heating controls

£2,418

4 tonnes

£154,028

29 tonnes

Fareshare Sussex

95 LED lights

£1,968

5 tonnes

£15,741

37 tonnes

Denton Island Indoor Bowls Club

406 LED lights

£1,421

11 tonnes

£36,266

87 tonnes

Boulder Brighton

35 LED lights

£814

3 tonnes

£12,210

58 tonnes

Fabrica Art Gallery

LED lighting, secondary glazing

£750

3 tonnes

£15,000

36 tonnes

Yacht Werks

Boiler replacement and LEDs

£1,329

3 tonnes

£11,750

40 tonnes

Pierwerks

319 LED lights

£1,093

4 tonnes

£8,747

34 tonnes

Hove Park Stores

4 x energy efficient refrigerators

£2,827

5 tonnes

£11,309

98 tonnes

Easy News

2 x energy efficient refrigerators

£1,686

3 tonnes

£7,019

64 tonnes

Phoenix Art Gallery

99 LED lights, 5 x Fischer heaters

£200

£3,700

18 tonnes

Mace Stores

2 x energy efficient refrigerators, LED lights

£1,955

3 tonnes

£7,142

58 tonnes

Best One Stores

3 x energy efficient refrigerators, LED lights

£1,726

2 tonnes

£34,514

55 tonnes

The Grocer & Grain

82 LED lights

£477

1 tonne

£3,813

8 tonnes

The Spice Shop

10 LEDs, infrared heater and draughtproofing

£132

0.2 tonnes

£2,194

2 tonnes

Junction Studios

4kWp solar PV system, LEDs, Insulation, Secondary Glazing, Air Source Heat Pump

£1,888

2 tonnes

£37,763

33 tonnes

Marina Studios

57 LED lights.

3 tonnes

£1,548

6 tonnes

£12,388

Home werks

43 LEDs and Fischer heaters.

5 tonnes

£2,989

£59,780

79 tonnes

Alistair Flemming Store

SunAmp thermal heating system.

0.3 tonnes

£781

£15,620

6 tonnes

Alistair Flemming Workshop

A 28kW solar PV system, 79 LED lamps, and 7 air conditioning units.

13 tonnes

£1,020

£322,931

269 tonnes

Dyke Golf Club

7.68kW solar PV system, a 10kW battery storage system and LED lighting system

2 tonnes

£463

£9,254

35 tonnes

Hollingdean Community Centre

4kW solar PV system, roof insulation, 4 radiator reflector panels, and 56 LED lamps.

2 tonnes

£633

£12,655

22 tonnes

Horsham Indoor Bowls Club

2 new boilers and 350 LEDs.

23 tonnes

£11,840

£517,695

275 tonnes

The Montessori Place School

Underfloor heating, 106 LED lamps, 27kWp solar PV system and an 7kW Air Source Heat Pump.

7 tonnes

£2,463

£49,260

114 tonnes

Werks Central

A 12kW solar PV system and 261 LEDs.

10 tonnes

£1,540

£30,793

131 tonnes

West Werks

12kW solar PV system and 67 LEDs.

2 tonnes

£1,979

£39,584

28 tonnes