UK football clubs save water, meet environmental goals

GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 22, 2007 -- Celtic and Rangers Football Clubs plan to conserve energy and meet their environmental obligations has been greatly advanced with huge reductions in water consumption thanks to the help of Business Cost Consultants, a Glasgow-based utility consultancy.

The clubs are working with Business Cost Consultants to provide a complete utility management service covering electricity, gas, water and telecoms. Being completely independent Business Cost Consultants is able to negotiate the best prices from utility suppliers. By using their expertise and market intelligence, Business Cost Consultants advise the clubs on the best time to purchase energy contracts in very volatile markets. The company constantly monitors the clubs' bills and consumption data to make sure that utilities are being employed in the most efficient way. This involves using sophisticated technology such as data loggers which continuously monitors and tracks gas, electricity and water consumption and flags up exceptions for further investigation.

Over the last 12-18 months, Business Cost Consultants has worked with both Celtic and Rangers football clubs to minimize their water consumption. Reductions of approximately 40% and 60%, respectively, were achieved. The clubs' energy consumption is next on the agenda.

Ross Macaskill, Facilities Manager at Rangers Football Club commented, "By accurately monitoring our usages Business Cost Consultants were able to recommended quantifiable cost savings with respect to all utilities with the largest saving to date centering around our water costs. Due to match day demands we traditionally suffered from water shortages through the course of an event. With the help of Business Cost Consultants this is no longer an issue and perhaps more importantly the ongoing yearly savings associated with these works far outweigh all capital expenditure."

Malcolm Simpson, Head of Facilities at Celtic Football Club said: "Actions speak louder than words and Business Cost Consultants has proven their worth by obtaining best value for our utilities provision as well as assisting the club to reduce our overall energy budget…they are a valued member of our Facilities team."

Business Cost Consultants specializes in saving clients money on gas, LPG, electricity, water, fixed and mobile telecoms.

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