ENERGY SERVICES
Helping Schools Cut energy, Carbon & Costs
At Warneford Consulting, we help schools and trusts take control of their energy use, unlock funding, and support their move towards a sustainable future. Our Energy Services are designed specifically for educational establishments, and offer a blend of technical expertise, practical solutions, and long-term thinking.
We understand the real-life pressures schools face, rising energy bills, ageing infrastructure, stretched budgets and an increasing expectation and desire to delivery sustainability. Our job is to cut through the complexity and make things simpler. From strategic audits to funded interventions, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
The Journey from Insight to Impact
Assess
Site analysis and data capture.
Plan
Tailored energy strategy and roadmap.
Delivery
Project implementation and installation.
Finance
Funding and finance solutions.
The Energy Services we provide follow a proven pathway that supports schools
Assess – we carry out a range of independent energy related audits to help you understand how your estate performs and where your biggest opportunities lie.
Plan – we work with you, to develop Climate Action and Heat Decarbonisation Plans that are aligned with your goals, and funding opportunities.
Deliver – we bring in our trusted partners to design and install solutions, including lighting, heating, renewables and controls, all backed by our robust procurement processes.
Finance – we help you maximise your return on investment, unlock grants or private sector funding, so projects can go ahead without putting a strain on your budgets.
Our end-to-end service means you don’t have to worry about wading through technical reports, or finding best value for money, we give you clarity, confidence and control.
A Deep Understanding of Schools
Many of our team have worked in, or alongside schools for years. We know what matters – keeping children safe, getting best value for money, minimising disruption and future proofing your estate.
That’s why we present information in easy-to-understand language and always look at how energy related projects fit within wider capital investment and estate planning.
We also understand the policy landscape, whether it’s DfE guidance, carbon reduction targets, or the demands of statutory compliance, we translate this into practical, focused advice for your school or trust.
Powered by Partnerships
We work with a network of solution, delivery and funding partners who share our values. Whether it’s consultants, manufacturers, contractors or funders, we only recommend partners that meet our required standards, and we trust.
We’re proud to work alongside well known and trusted organisations to delivery fully funded and low carbon solutions across the country.
Real Results
The work we’ve supported has already helped schools:
• Save tens of thousands of pounds in annual energy costs
• Cut carbon emissions, and create decarbonisation roadmaps
• Replace end-of-life systems with low carbon, high efficiency technology
• Secured funding for over £4m worth of decarbonisation projects
• Improved comfort levels, and internal learning and teaching environments
“Tim looks to develop collaborative partnerships with his clients and his supply chain partners. Tim and his team have recently developed a new product that seeks to provide a stepping-stone for schools wishing to explore their cost and carbon options and base their decarbonisation strategy on qualified and quantified data.”
— Paul Edmond, CFO
Professional, efficient, and easy to understand, Warneford Consulting’s report has given our Trust a solid starting point for our decarbonisation journey. Highly recommended.
– Adele Rowe, CFO
A trusted partner for our net zero journey, providing comprehensive yet user-friendly reports, professional service, and responsive support. We’re excited to take the next steps together.
– Paul Flowers, Chief Finance and Operations Manager
Warneford Consulting delivered high-quality CIF bids and clear decarbonisation reports, understanding our constraints while remaining professional, courteous, and prompt. An invaluable first step in our sustainability strategy.
– Tessa Rollings, Director of Finance and Operations
Supporting Schools of All Sizes
Whether you’re a single school or a multi-academy trust with a large property portfolio, our services can be scaled to fit your needs.
We’ve worked with primaries, secondaries, SEN schools, independent schools and large MAT’s – each with unique challenges and opportunities.
We also provide analysis for entire property portfolios to help trusts prioritise investment and shape their estate strategy.
Your Next Step
If you’re unsure where to start, the best place is with one of our Journey to Decarbonisation Energy Audits that will provide you with the data and direction you need to plan your next steps with confidence.
From here, we can help you build an energy and carbon reduction pathway that is affordable, achievable, and backed by expert support at every stage. Please fill out the form below or head over to our contact us page here.