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Thorn Energy Solutions.The power to save.

Reduce costs. Improve efficiency. Embrace sustainability.

To find out more contact:Thorn Lighting LimitedDurhamgateSpennymoorCounty DurhamDL16 6HLTel: 0844 855 [email protected]

Lighting accounts for 19 percent of total world energy use

Rising energy costs, inefficient old technologies and pressure from stakeholders are just a handful of pressing issues that are demanding organisations of every size to address their energy consumption.Accounting for around 19 percent of total world energy use, lighting is a major source of energy consumption but also offers a significant opportunity to reduce energy usage.Crucially, investing in the latest lighting technology along with professional lighting design, can reduce energy consumption by up to 82 percent. Such energy savings, combined with rising energy costs can mean attractive payback periods and a lucrative return on investment.

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Fast fact78% of employees make the effort to save energy at home, but don’t do the same at work.


To help you improve your energy efficiency and reap both the sustainability and financial rewards, Thorn Lighting brings you Thorn Energy Solutions.Thorn Energy Solutions is a new service dedicated to auditing, designing, supplying, installing and maintaining energy efficient lighting systems as a full turnkey package.Building on Thorn Lighting’s expert knowledge, Thorn Energy Solutions provides the first truly credible, comprehensive and no-hassle service for customers across all industry sectors.A new service from the UK & Ireland’s biggest name in lighting.

Financial, energy and sustainability challenges

Businesses in every sector are facing financial, energy and sustainability challenges that are threatening profit margins and corporate reputations.Crucially, rising energy costs and increasing pressures to reduce energy consumption are making the need to become energy efficient more of a strategic necessity than an option for the environmentally friendly.In the following pages, we detail the five key financial, energy and sustainability challenges...

Fast factThe UK Governmenthas the most ambitioustargets on greenhouse gasesof any developed country,committing to reduce carbonemissions by 50 percentcompared with 1990levels by 2025.


To help achieve its carbon reduction targets, the UK Government introduced the Climate Change Levy (CCL) in 2001 as an ‘energy tax’ for a wide range of business sectors. The current electricity rate in pence per kilowatt-hour will increase five percent in the next six months alone*. It is also expected to continue to increase year-on-year. The increasing levy adds an additional cost to already increasing energy prices and puts yet another pressure on your profit margins.

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One. Rising energy costs are reducing profit margins

Two. Climate Change Levy keeps rising

Since 2005, wholesale energy costs have risen by a staggering 44 percent and it is widely accepted within the industry that these will continue to rise by a further 20 percent. With the chance of a fall in energy prices unlikely, reducing energy consumption is now essential for preserving profit margins.

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66 percent of consumers now say it’s important to buy from environmentally responsible companies and more than two-thirds of the largest companies in the world say they put climate change central to their business, compared with less than half in 2010. Ignoring the importance of corporate social responsibility could lead to negative publicity and even customers boycotting your products or services.

Three. CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme threatens to be a name and shame list

Four. Corporate social responsibility is more important than ever

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme performance league tables will be published in April 2012 and will show how every organisation that uses more than 6,000MWh per year of electricity is performing compared to others.If your organisation is a good carbon performer with high energy efficiencies, the league table will give a significant boost to your reputation by demonstrating your social responsibility and success in cutting emissions. On the other hand, if your energy efficiency is poor, there’s wide consensus the table will become a name and shame list, which could lead to negative publicity and potentially create a public relations disaster.

Fast factCarbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) league tables are set to be widely used to establish your business’ green credentials and how they directly compare to your competitors.

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Five. Old technology could be doubling your energy bills

Conclusion. Using out of date lighting technology in your business is costing you time, money and customers.

If you have old technology, your lighting system will consume as much as twice the energy as new technology, which means double the electricity bill. Old technology also offers little control and has limited compatibility with new technology, which will make it difficult to be energy efficient in the future. As well as consuming twice the energy, old technology costs as much as 60 percent more to maintain, which adds additional pressure to profit margins. Your maintenance costs will also be higher if you have obsolete lamps, such as the T12 lamps which are now illegal in the UK, as the fitting will need changing too.

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The elements of an energy efficient lighting system

Installing an efficient lighting system is an important step in helping to overcome the current financial, energy and sustainability challenges.To achieve maximum efficiencies, there are five elements to take into consideration. The following pages detail the steps to take to achieve these goals.

Fast factThorn Energy Solutions can demonstrate the potential to save 82% of energy in just five easy steps.


One. Correct lamp


Lamps vary in size, heat output, light output and control options, so choosing the correct lamp for the environment is essential. By ensuring the optimum lamp size, layout and positioning, the best optics can also be designed and fitted within the luminaire, which is crucial for achieving maximum energy efficiencies.

Two. Control gearControl gear refers to the driver of the lamp, which is capable of reducing energy consumption. For example, if the control gear is high frequency, flicker when you switch the light on is eliminated and energy loss is greatly reduced. Similarly, if the lamp and control gear are compatible with regular switching, you can further reduce and conserve energy.

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Fast factAn LED lamp is as much as 80 percent more efficient than a halogen lamp.

Three. Correct luminaire

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Good optical design and the correct luminaire to house the control gear and light source are vital to manage heat output. This will also help to maximise light output whilst not compromising efficiency or user comfort.

Four. Lighting controlLighting control is one of the easiest and most obvious ways to reduce energy consumption. For example, control measures such as presence detection can save up to 30 percent, daylight controls up to 60 percent and a combination of both as much as 75 percent.

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Five. Lighting design


Professional lighting design is a major contributing factor to improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption. A system designed correctly will take into account factors such as placing light where and when it is needed, without compromising the overall aesthetic and comfort. It will also ensure light levels are appropriate for the activity within the space.

Conclusion. With these five elements in place, we can reduce your lighting energy consumption by up to 82 percent.

Fast factThree months could be all it takes before you can start to realise your energy saving potential. From audit to installation our energy experts are on hand to guide you all the way.

Improve your energy efficiency with Thorn Energy Solutions

While the need to become energy efficient is clear, many organisations are unsure about what they need to change and how. To overcome this, Thorn Energy Solutions is a turnkey package dedicated to helping organisations manage their lighting energy efficiently.

Fast factThe European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires businesses to openly publish the energy use and carbon emissions from their buildings.


There are so many benefits for using Thorn Energy Solutions...

Trusted brandEstablished in 1928, Thorn has become a name that’s trusted by specifiers, contractors, wholesalers, energy managers and end-users in more than 100 countries around the world. Always at the forefront of technological developments, Thorn is dedicated to sustainability through performance, efficiency and comfort in lighting.

A complete turnkey solutionThorn Energy Solutions provides a comprehensive, hassle-free and commercially feasible solution for installing energy efficient lighting. Our specialist knowledge means you can depend on us every step of the way: from your initial energy audit, to the correct product specification to reliable long-term maintenance of your lighting system.

No consultation or auditing feesThe consultancy and auditing service from Thorn Energy Solutions is free and with no obligation. Our experts will audit your premises so you can find out how your current lighting system is performing and how much you could save. With predicted annual savings often amounting to thousands of pounds, can you afford not to have an audit?

Tax adviceEnhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) for low energy equipment enable you to release your capital ten times faster than conventional equipment. Our tax advisors will therefore help improve your valuable cash flow by showing you how to offset the entire costs of qualifying low energy equipment against year one pre-tax profits.

Pioneering, energy efficient productsThorn’s commitment to developing energy efficient products runs deep. Thorn pioneered the first energy saving lamp more than 30 years ago and launched the world’s first sensor luminaire in 1991. Today, Thorn’s solutions continue to contribute to significant energy reduction worldwide.

FinanceThorn Energy Solutions can help you access any available loans and grants, and offers a wide range of finance options. Crucially, updating your lighting system does not necessarily mean you have to incur any capital costs.

Energy procurement advice and solutionsThorn Energy Solutions leaves no stone unturned – and that includes the price you pay for energy. Crucially, our strategic partnerships with leading energy suppliers mean you can access great energy prices through Thorn Energy Solutions.


Launching autumn 2012, the Green Deal will remove the upfront cost of energy efficiency improvements, such as lighting. For the first time in the world, the cost will be repaid over time through a charge on the energy bill. Businesses should save from day one because the repayments must obey a ‘golden rule’ whereby the charge is no more than the expected savings.

1. Reduce your costs2. Increase your profitability3. Reduce your environmental

impacts4. Improve your brand image5. Meet your carbon reduction

obligations6. Enhance your stock market

performance7. Increase your competitive

advantage8. Achieve green certification9. Attract new customers10. Prepare for new regulations

£17kAnnual financial saving

107Tonnes annual CO2 saving

3Three year payback time

Client case studyA medical wholesaler sees the benefits

10 great reasons To improve your energy efficiency

The Green Deal Remove your upfront costs

RequirementUpdate and improve the existing lighting system with view to reducing energy consumption and costs, and improving light quality.

Building detailsA mixed use premises comprising of a large warehouse facility, pick/pack work space, cold store, offices, meeting suite, canteen, toilets, gymnasium and changing rooms.

Existing lighting systemThe existing lighting was generally old and inefficient. There was little or no lighting control so employees consequently left lights on for long periods, even if the rooms were unoccupied or if there was sufficient daylight.

Reasons for choosing Thorn Energy SolutionsThorn Energy Solutions was selected to update the lighting system due to the expert energy auditing service and assistance with finance and Enhanced Capital Allowances. The client also saw the turnkey step-by-step approach as a major benefit.

SolutionThorn Energy Solutions installed energy efficient fluorescent and LED luminaires throughout the building, as well as a dimming control system and passive infrared motion detectors with daylight monitoring. The client’s on-site contractors were commissioned to carry out the installation work.

ResultFollowing the installation, light levels have greatly improved, providing a more comfortable working environment and employees now have full control over all areas. The new lighting system will deliver annual financial savings of £17,000 and has an attractive payback period of just three years. In addition to significant financial savings, the new system will save 107 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year and reduce carbon offset charges by £1,292.


Impartial building assessment to determine what work

needs to be done to improve energy efficiency

Customers can take the assessment to several Green Deal providers to get quotes

Green Deal measures are installed and paid for by the preferred Green

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Working with Thorn Energy Solutions

Whether you’ve already had an energy audit or haven’t reviewed your lighting for 15 years or more, Thorn Energy Solutions will provide the support you need to achieve an efficient and financially rewarding lighting system.


Fast factOffice lights left on overnight use enough energy in a year to heat a home for almost five months.

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Energy audit The energy audit will identify what changes will create substantial efficiencies and savings, as well as achieving comparative or better performance improvements. The energy audit is free and without obligation.

Product selectionHaving an audit is one thing but knowing what to do about it is another. Once your audit is complete, our experts will specify the most appropriate solution so you can take immediate action.

DesignProfessional lighting design is vital for achieving maximum energy efficiencies so Thorn Energy Solutions will design a lighting system that works in harmony with your business.

QuotationThe quotation from Thorn Energy Solutions will clearly outline the full costs, return on investment and payback period, plus any available tax benefits and finance.

Presentation Your presentation from Thorn Energy Solutions is the key element becauseit explains everything you need to know, including:

1. The performance of the existing lighting

2. Existing load3. Hours of use4. Existing maintenance costs5. Existing running costs6. Proposed lighting installation7. Proposed load8. Controls strategy9. Proposed maintenance costs10. Carbon savings11. Financial savings12. Return on investment13. Reduction in annual carbon

off-set charges14. Luminaire costs15. Installation costs16. Commissioning costs17. ECA tax benefits18. Finance options (where

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Installation Thorn Energy Solutions will even take care of the installation of your new energy efficient lighting scheme. This ensures the installation meets the design specification and allows for a seamless link to the commissioning stage.

CommissioningThe commissioning involves ensuring the controls work correctly and respond to your needs, which is essential for optimum energy savings.

After salesSo that you gain the efficiencies and savings we promise, the after sales service from Thorn Energy Solutions covers performance management and optimisation, as well as ongoing site support.

MaintenanceSome ongoing maintenance is inevitable and essential for maximum savings year after year. Whether you want pro-active and/or re-active maintenance, Thorn Energy Solutions can tailor a solution to suit.

With Thorn Energy Solutions you can sit back and let us take care of everything. Alternatively, you can opt for just the service you need, such as installation or maintenance only. Whatever you decide, Thorn Energy Solutions is here to help you improve your energy efficiency.

Can you afford not to be energy efficient? To find out more about how Thorn Energy Solutions can help your business call0844 855 4810 or email us [email protected]

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