Electrical Solutions in action Taking the safe route Product series May 2018
The Power of Electrical Solutions Powering Resilience By ensuring all aspects of your electricity network run perfectly, you can protect your business against potential failures and compliance issues Powering Performance Electrical Solutions helps you make the most of your supply, assisting you with the best equipment for your needs and improving your management of power Powering the Future Electrical Solutions can improve productivity, ensuring your electrical infrastructure and equipment operate at their optimum and that your staff are comprehensively trained 2
Minimising your risk Imagine if you could take greater control of your electrical safety with the full support of an expert partner. What would it mean to your business? Improved resilience, optimum performance and guaranteed compliance. Electrical Solutions helps you to take full control of your energy infrastructure. 3
What is Electrical Solutions? Electrical Solutions is a full range of business electrical services from Centrica that covers everything from maintenance to training. It enables businesses to become more resilient, compliant and efficient. There are four main service areas that can be tailored to your specific needs: Design and Installation Provides greater control over your operational efficiency, energy usage, employee safety and electrical legislation compliance. Compliance and Periodic Inspection Our three-tiered compliance and periodic inspection service ensures your electrical infrastructure meets required standards and is operating to full efficiency. Electrical Training Fully protect your business and staff with courses based around your actual operation. Electric Vehicle Charge Points We can provide dedicated charging solutions for your electric vehicles. 4
Is Electrical Solutions right for you? Determining whether Electrical Solutions could be right for you is very simple. If you answer no to any of the following questions then Electrical Solutions is worth exploring for your business. 1 2 3 4 5 Are you fully up to date on electrical safety regulation? Are you prepared for the potential cost to your business of regulatory non-compliance or on-site electrical incidents, not just in fines but in downtime? Are you happy with your current level of energy consumption? Is your electrical equipment regularly inspected? Is your electrical safety and compliance managed by an expert partner? 5
The three steps of Electrical Solutions We offer three levels of service all tailored to the individual customer. These provide a number of options to help a business work towards achieving electrical compliance. Basic Interim Inspection Following a detailed visual inspection of your electrical systems we will create a report highlighting any risks or defects, then make recommendations based on the findings. Electrical Safety Assessment This option builds on the benefits of the Basic Interim Inspection but includes some sample testing. We highlight any dangers that could lead to electric shocks and check to see that historic defects have been rectified. Full Periodic Wiring Inspection and Test Combining a comprehensive level of testing with detailed visual inspection, this service allows us to ensure full compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the IET Wiring Regulations BS7671 has been met. This option supplements the previous two and includes a detailed list of all test results, giving high-risk areas more attention. 6
Electrical Solutions in action Stephenson Control Systems The right connection to deliver a complete design-to-installation service 20-YEAR PARTNERSHIP Dual control To meet critical install criteria from customers, Stephenson Control Systems must assemble flexible, expert project teams. But in doing so it risks diverting attention from its core competency the design and manufacture of electrical control systems. Therefore, it relies on Centrica to manage its installation projects across the UK, providing the right expert and highly trained resource for each project. The required teams can vary from two to thirty engineers and from periods of two days to two weeks. Total success Through its connection to Centrica, Stephenson Control Systems can offer customers a complete end-to-end solution, from design to build to install. Together they can fulfil projects including safety upgrades, panel installation and machinery upgrades many completed within demanding shutdown windows. END-TO-END COMPLETE SOLUTION FROM DESIGN TO INSTALL 7
Electrical Solutions in action Portakabin Transporting expertise to deliver on-site solutions 9-YEAR PARTNERSHIP Building trust After 50 years of innovation, Portakabins are now used as hospitals, schools, health centres and offices in seven countries across the world. As such, rigorous testing must be applied to each and every one of its customer hire centres to ensure they are fit for purpose. Portakabin works closely with Centrica Business Solutions, who are responsible for inspecting and testing the fixed wiring on its customer hire centres to ensure total safety and compliance. They also test Portakabin s 250,000m 2 production facility annually a process that can take a team of engineers up to seven weeks. Delivering results The two organisations shared values of quality, trust and efficiency are what makes their partnership such a success. By leaving Centrica Business Solutions to manage the whole testing process, Portakabin can continue to focus on innovation and pushing the boundaries of portable buildings. SHARED VALUES TRUSTED RELATIONSHIP 8
Why Electrical Solutions from Centrica? Electrical Solutions is the perfect choice for businesses wanting to ensure their electrical infrastructure, equipment and staff training are the best they can be. As one of the world s largest energy experts, providing efficient, cost-effective solutions to businesses of all sizes and sectors, we are perfectly positioned to ensure your business abides by all new regulations and remains resilient. We work in partnership with you from the very beginning, using our expertise and experience to develop the best combination of solutions for your business and individual needs. From ensuring you run a safe working environment, to helping you maximise savings and efficiencies, our approach is tested and proven. Want to know more? Centrica is helping businesses take a more hands on approach to electrical safety and control across all types of industries. Find out how we can help you power your resilience today. centricabusinesssolutions.com 2018 Centrica plc. Registered office: Millstream, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire. SL4 5GD. Registered in England & Wales No 3033654 ES-2018-3