KAREN SHAW

Initially I was recruited by Mace a the Energy Hub Manager. I was promoted to Senior Energy Hub Manager in 2021.

I am responsible for the validation, procurement and management of all energy and water procured by Mace for temporary energy consumption on construction sites and enabling permanent connections as well as Mace UK office locations.

Prior to arranging for the connection the I calculate load application to ensure the correct levels of supply are procured, and will then liaise with the utilities team to get temporary and permanent new site connections installed.

I monitor each site to ensure that they implemented the company policies for energy reduction and net zero. I work closely with our sustainability team to implement innovative methods to reduce the energy consumption on the projects and therefore lower the company’s carbon footprint.

I have led a project with a strategic client to evaluate their utility management processes and provide recommendations for improvement. The recommendations were outsourcing to an energy bureau and employ a utility subject matter expert which is now being implemented by the client.

I have extensive experience of energy compliance. In my previous employment, I have been responsible for CRC and DEC data, delivery and evidence packs and I successfully delivered ESOS for King's and Mace. I am responsilbe for SECR and ESOS delivery in Mace.

I line manage a two energy hub assistants.

King's College London had an ambitious target to save carbon emissions by 43% from a 2005/06 baseline by 2019/20 and carbon free by 2025. King's aim is to provide world class services for a world class university and intends to improve the sustainability of its estate. King's has a large complex estate, comprising of new builds, listed buildings, embedded space and laboratorie.

During my tenure at King's I project managed installation of 85kWp solar PV system on a Residence building. Managed the installation and population of the energy database I was the Systemslink database manager - Collect, manage, monitor and target all energy and water data. I was repsonsible for Energy compliance and delivery of ESOS, DEC's and CRC.

I reviewed and analysed data to identify abnormal consumption trends. I performed audits and investigated energy and water anomalies and identified savings initiatives. Assisted in developing policies and strategies relating to energy/water conservation.

Managed bill validation and procurement TPI. Project managed AMR Metering installation for both fiscal and sub-meters review metering gaps. Promoted the Sustainability Champion promoting sustainability throughout King's and implemented an Energy Champion's volunteer role within the Maintenance department. I maintain Salix projects register. I was one of the trainers in King's customer relationship programme "Fit for King's".

• The City of London Corporation provides Local Government services to the City of London, it is a charity responsible for the maintenance of the City Thames bridges, and a property owner and developer
• It has a diverse property estate including a 15th century town hall, Barbican Arts Centre, wholesale markets, police stations, cleansing depot, courts and offices
• My responsibilities included collect, manage, monitor and target all energy and water data; Energy compliance; Supervised the roll-out of the Energy Management System as a corporate system to Energy Wardens, Building Managers and Finance Managers; Collaborated with IT and Town Clerks Department to create an Energy Management Dashboard to disseminate energy data to all staff
• Motivate and liaise approximately 50 Energy Wardens and Energy Coordinators; Review and analyse data to identify abnormal consumption trends; Investigate energy and water anomalies and identify savings initiatives; Monitor legislation relating to energy and water conservation, responding to consultations and taking part in consultation groups
• Assist in developing policies and strategies relating to energy/water conservation including reduction of CO2 emissions
• Deputised for Energy Manager.

• Prepared and analysed utility tenders; ensured new store utility contracts were in place; managed new/closed accounts
• Energy and water invoice validation analysing invoices for anomalies and claimed back any monies from inaccurate charging
• Set up new Energy Management Database, managed database and data entry
• Prepared reports for finance and energy manager.