Greene King is launching an initiative to install energy-saving technology in 600 of its managed pubs by the end of 2023, with further sites planned in 2024.
The voltage optimisation technology will help to regulate the incoming power supply, reducing the pub’s energy use, saving cost as well reducing carbon use and the £5m investment is expected to pay for itself within a ‘relatively short timeframe’.
Assad Malic, Greene King’s Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer said, “To reduce our impact on the environment, it’s crucial that we look at ways of reducing the energy we are using and be vigilant for ways we can cut wastage at scale. This multi-million-pound investment will benefit hundreds of our pubs and follows successful trials earlier this year.
“Pubs face challenges when it comes to reducing energy wastage, in particular in historic and listed buildings, which are often poorly insulated. So while we are looking at ways to reduce the energy we are using, we also need to ensure we are looking to minimise energy that is going to waste.”