Oxford Energy Services
Building Energy Services
Practical energy, carbon and compliance support for organisations with buildings
Clear technical advice for understanding energy use, reducing waste, reviewing proposals and making better building energy decisions.
The main Oxford Energy Services offer is Building Energy Audits and ongoing Energy Management Support . Many clients also need help with related energy, carbon and compliance questions.
These services are designed to be practical, focused and proportionate — giving you the technical judgement needed to decide what to do next.
For organisations comparing energy audit companies or building energy consultancies, the key difference is not simply the range of services offered, but whether the advice connects energy data, site investigation, technical judgement and practical next steps.
For practical guidance on building investigation, energy data and hidden waste, explore Audits & Energy Insights .
Core services
Start with a clear diagnosis or ongoing support
These are the two main ways Oxford Energy Services helps organisations understand building energy use and keep practical action moving.
Fixed-fee review
Building Energy Audits
A practical building energy audit that identifies where energy is being wasted, what is causing it and what to fix first.
- Site visit and building walkthrough
- Electricity and gas consumption review
- Energy waste diagnosis
- Practical, costed recommendations
- Concise report with clear next steps
Monthly support
Energy Management Support Retainer
Ongoing practical support for organisations that need help reviewing energy data, sense-checking proposals and keeping energy actions moving.
- Energy data review
- Night-load and out-of-hours checks
- Contractor quote sense-checking
- Board-level updates
- Annual energy and emissions support
How to choose
Not sure where to start?
A short conversation is often enough to work out whether you need an audit, a retainer, a quote review or a smaller piece of targeted support.
You need to know where energy is being wasted
Start with a Building Energy Audit . This gives you the evidence base, diagnosis and action plan.
You need help throughout the year
Use the Energy Management Support Retainer for ongoing advice, data review and energy decision support.
You have a specific question or proposal
Use bespoke support for contractor quote reviews, solar PV sense-checks, heating options, SECR support or board briefings.
You are not yet sure what the real problem is
Start with Audits & Energy Insights to explore how building operation, energy data and hidden waste can be investigated together.
Additional bespoke support
Targeted help with related energy, carbon and compliance questions
These services can be provided where useful, either as standalone pieces of work or as part of an ongoing support arrangement.
Contractor quote review
Independent review of quotes for lighting, solar PV, heating, controls, insulation or other energy works.
- Are the savings claims realistic?
- Is the payback credible?
- What questions should you ask?
- Is another option worth considering first?
Solar PV sense-check
Practical review of solar PV proposals, assumptions, electricity use, tariff issues and likely benefits.
- Roof suitability
- Generation versus site demand
- Payback assumptions
- Benefits and limitations
Heating and electrification options
Early-stage advice for organisations considering heat pumps, boiler replacement or electrification.
- Is electrification realistic?
- What needs checking first?
- How do fabric and controls affect feasibility?
- Would a phased approach be better?
Energy action plans
A practical action plan for organisations that need clear next steps rather than a long formal report.
- Current energy position
- Key opportunities
- Priority actions
- Responsibilities and progress tracking
SECR and annual energy reporting
Support with annual energy and emissions reporting, including SECR-related evidence where relevant.
- Energy data review
- Electricity and gas emissions calculations
- Annual energy summaries
- Board-level reporting
Board-level energy briefings
Short, clear briefings for senior management, finance teams or boards that need to understand energy priorities.
- Why energy use is high
- What has been found
- What actions are recommended
- What should be monitored next
Decarbonisation and carbon advice
Practical advice on building-related decarbonisation, focused on actions that reduce real energy use and direct emissions.
- Reducing avoidable demand
- Improving controls
- Reducing gas consumption
- Reviewing solar PV and electrification
Training and workshops
Short, practical training and workshops for teams that need to understand energy efficiency, carbon or building energy management.
- Energy efficiency training
- Carbon and climate literacy
- Energy innovation workshops
- Practical building energy awareness
How the services fit together
From problem to practical decision
The aim is to help you move from uncertainty to a clear, evidence-based next step.
Understand the issue
Energy use, costs, quote, compliance question, board concern or building performance issue.
Review the evidence
Data, site context, plant, controls, contractor proposal, assumptions or reporting requirements.
Decide what to do next
Clear recommendation, action plan, challenge questions, briefing note or route to implementation.
Need to investigate the problem before choosing a service? Explore Audits & Energy Insights .
What this is not
Not generic net zero language
- Not a long report for its own sake
- Not a vague sustainability exercise
- Not a replacement for specialist design contractors
- Not advice detached from how the building actually works
What it is
Practical technical support for real buildings
The focus is on useful advice: what the energy data shows, what the building is doing, which recommendations are credible and what the team should do next.
The emphasis is on practical measures, clear priorities and decisions that can be explained to management teams.
The wider Audits & Energy Insights approach explains how building evidence, data and operational behaviour are brought together.
Services FAQs
Questions organisations often ask before choosing a service
Do we need a Building Energy Audit first?
Often, yes. A Building Energy Audit is usually the best starting point if you do not yet know where energy is being wasted or what should be prioritised.
When is the Energy Management Support Retainer more suitable?
The Energy Management Support Retainer is useful when you need ongoing help during the year with data, proposals, contractor questions and keeping energy actions moving.
Can you review a contractor quote before we commit?
Yes. Oxford Energy Services can sense-check contractor proposals, costs, predicted savings and payback assumptions before you make a decision.
Read about contractor savings estimatesCan you help us decide whether solar PV is worthwhile?
Yes. Solar PV support can include reviewing site demand, roof suitability, assumptions, tariffs, likely benefits and limitations.
Read: Should solar panels be the first step?Can you advise on heat pumps or electrification?
Yes. Support can include early-stage advice on heating plant, building fabric, controls, heat emitters and whether electrification is realistic.
Can you support SECR or annual energy reporting?
Yes, where relevant. Support can include energy data review, emissions calculations, annual summaries and board-level energy reporting.
What if we are not yet sure what type of support we need?
Start by clarifying the problem. The Audits & Energy Insights page explains how building operation, energy data, hidden waste and practical priorities can be considered together.
How should organisations compare energy audit companies?
Look beyond the length of a report or a standard checklist. Useful building energy support should connect site investigation, energy data, technical judgement and clear practical next steps.
Explore the OES Audits & Energy Insights approachWhy Oxford Energy Services
Technical judgement grounded in real building experience
Oxford Energy Services is led by Dr Russell Layberry, a physicist and building energy consultant with practical experience in energy data, building services, audits, compliance and energy action planning.
The work combines technical analysis with practical building-services understanding, helping organisations make clearer decisions about energy use, carbon and investment priorities.
Free 30-minute discussion
Not sure what you need?
A short conversation is often enough to work out whether you need an audit, a data review, a quote review, ongoing support, or nothing at all.
Prefer to explore first? Visit Audits & Energy Insights .
Contact Russell
Email:
russ@oxfordenergyservices.co.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)7803 397 549