A new partnership with Equity Energies will see the organisation secure huge savings on costs and emissions.
According to a spokesperson from Birmingham Museums Trust, the new deal has immediately unlocked £182,000 in costs savings and a more flexible and sustainable power supply.
Focused on gas and electricity procurement, the contract will lead to a 35% fall in expenditure compared with the previous arrangement. This also guarantees every watt will come from wind, solar and hydro Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin sources, contributing to the organisation’s 2040 net zero commitments.
Covering sites including Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, ThinkTank, Birmingham Science Museum, Aston Hall, and Museum Collection Centre, benefits include removing penalties for volume tolerances — meaning museums can reduce usage without incurring additional charges — alongside automated billing and reporting, and tailored consultancy services.
A number of institutions will also benefit from MY ZEERO meter installations to deliver real time usage insights, informing the future pathway to decarbonisation. This forms part of wider sustainability initiatives, including removing single use plastics, boosting biodiversity and increased public engagement through education and action. You can find the complete Birmingham Museums Trust Climate Pledge here.
‘It’s been a privilege to support Birmingham Museums Trust on this journey,’ said Maureen Bray, Managing Director, Equity Energies. The team has shown real commitment to making positive, practical changes that benefit the environment, the public, and the long-term future of these incredible spaces. This is about more than just cost savings – it’s about building resilience and creating space for cultural institutions to lead by example.’
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