Canary Wharf Group's energy is supplied by EDF Energy. We are signed up to their Green Tariff for our own office areas. This is a means of supporting the production of ‘green’ electricity. EDF measure the power that we use and purchase the same amount of electricity generated by renewable sources such as wind farms and hydroelectricity instead of conventional methods, such as coal.
We are constantly searching for areas to reduce our energy use, either by technology or behaviour. Through constantly examining our facilities systems, we can identify areas in which our consumption and emissions can be reduced. We have introduced heat recovery systems, altered the times plant is required to run and reduced the hours artificial lighting is on both internally and externally.
Areas handed back to us on lease termination have energy saving lighting systems installed and modifications to plant ensures less energy will be used when operating air conditioning systems.
A programme of replacing non-efficient lighting with LED lighting in Cabot Square Car Park is underway and a trial of energy efficient lighting and controls in the stairways of One Canada Square is being carried out.
Staff are encouraged to save energy by turning off equipment when not in use and that message is reinforced each bank holiday with a ‘Big Switch Off’ campaign. Staff Awareness training covers energy saving both in the workplace and at home.