Improved efficiency, reduced carbon emissions and £600K cost savings.

Vertu Motor Group, one of the UK's leading automotive retail chains, were facing a major challenge with soaring energy costs and a large carbon footprint across their 130 sites in England and Scotland.Their outdated lighting systems were not only inefficient but also led to high electricity consumption and increased operational expenses.

OBJECTIVES

Reducing Energy Costs - implement a more energy-efficient lighting solution to substantially lower electricity bills.
Lowering Carbon Emissions - decrease the company’s carbon footprint to support environmental sustainability goals.
Improving Working Environments for Staff - enhance lighting quality to create a more comfortable and productive workspace.

THEY SAID

“We are delighted with the results of this massive lighting upgrade project. TEP Electrical Distributors have exceeded our expectations, delivering substantial cost savings and significantly reducing our environmental impact.

The improved lighting quality has also been well-received by our staff, enhancing their working conditions across all sites.”

— Derick Newton, Group Project Manager – Property, Vertu Motors plc

SOLUTION

TEP Electrical Distributors partnered with Vertu Motor Group to undertake a comprehensive lighting upgrade across all 130 sites involving:

A thorough analysis and redesign of the lighting systems at all Vertu sites to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.
Replacement of nearly 10,0000 outdated fittings with energy-efficient LED lighting across various environments, including offices, workshops, parts departments, call centres, and outdoor perimeter areas.
Specific improvements in call centres to boost staff comfort and productivity, and upgrades to exterior lighting to improve efficiency and security.

IMPACT

The collaboration between Vertu Motor Group and TEP Electrical Distributors yielded significant results:
Vertu is now saving approximately £600,000 per year on electricity costs.
The project has cut Vertu’s CO2 emissions by around 433 tonnes annually.
A 55% drop in electricity costs was achieved across the sites where upgrades were made.
Enhanced lighting conditions have contributed to better workspaces for Vertu employees.

WE SAID

“This has been an incredible project to work on and an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our talent and expertise. It wasn’t just a case of changing a few light fittings – our experienced team carried out a complete redesign of the existing lighting at Vertu’s 130 sites.

This project is by far our biggest to date and we are proud of the positive impact it has had on Vertu’s operations.”

— Sarah Marshall, TEP Electrical Distributors

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