Introduction
This document provides members of The Engine House with tools to estimate their energy consumption, including both electricity and gas usage, within their private office spaces. These calculators aim to help members make informed decisions to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.
Understanding Your Comprehensive Energy Usage
In 2024, The Engine House proudly introduces its energy calculator, designed specifically to assess the estimated energy usage of our private office members. This tool leverages the estimated data collected throughout 2023, encompassing detailed electricity and gas consumption figures within our workspace. The primary goal of this new tool is to offer our members with estimates of their individual energy usage. By providing these insights, we aim to foster a deeper understanding and encourage actions towards sustainability within our community at The Engine House.
2023 Energy Usage Data at The Engine House
Electricity Usage in 2023:
Total Annual Electricity Usage: 400,355 kWh
Average Monthly Electricity Usage: 33,362 kWh
Average Electricity Usage per sqm: 6.21 kWh per sqm per month
Gas Usage in 2023:
Total Annual Gas Usage: 197,321 units
Average Monthly Gas Usage: 16,435 units
Average Gas Usage per sqm: 3.06 units per sqm per month
Before diving into the calculator, it's important to understand the key factors that contribute to energy usage in a private office space:
Introducing the Energy Usage Calculators
We provide two calculators: one for estimating electricity usage and another for gas consumption. By entering the size of their office spaces, members can get personalised estimates for both types of energy usage.
Calculation Steps
Electricity Usage Calculator:
Input the office size in square meters.
The calculator multiplies the office size by 6.21 kWh to estimate monthly electricity consumption.
To find the annual consumption, multiply the monthly estimate by 12.
Gas Usage Calculator:
Input the office size in square meters.
The calculator multiplies the office size by 3.06 units to estimate monthly gas consumption.
To find the annual consumption, multiply the monthly estimate by 12.
Example Calculation for a 50 sqm Office
Electricity:
- Monthly: 50 sqm x 6.21 kWh/sqm = 310.5 kWh
- Annually: 310.5 kWh x 12 = 3,726 kWh
Gas:
- Monthly: 50 sqm x 3.06 units/sqm = 153 units
- Annually: 153 units x 12 = 1,836 units
Conclusion
These calculators are essential tools for members of The Engine House, enabling them to monitor and optimize their energy usage effectively. Understanding and managing energy consumption is a key step towards achieving a more sustainable and energy-efficient workspace.