After a rewarding and interesting six years at Zero Waste Scotland, the time has come that I retire from the employed status of being an Energy Manager to a more relaxed position. Where possible I will assist by sharing my knowledge and experience to support the up and coming energy professionals in this high profile sector. I will remain an active member of the South of Scotland branch of the Energy Institute and assist where possible.

In April 2013, Zero Waste Scotland launched a new programme for resource efficiency which is called Resource Efficient Scotland (RES). It is a fully integrated programme offering advice & support to all organisations in Scotland on energy, water and materials resource efficiency. My role as Key Account Manager has specific responsibility for the development, planning, management and delivery of our work with Local Authorities in Scotland and for monitoring and reporting on the outcomes… Show more In April 2013, Zero Waste Scotland launched a new programme for resource efficiency which is called Resource Efficient Scotland (RES). It is a fully integrated programme offering advice & support to all organisations in Scotland on energy, water and materials resource efficiency. My role as Key Account Manager has specific responsibility for the development, planning, management and delivery of our work with Local Authorities in Scotland and for monitoring and reporting on the outcomes and outputs achieved.In supporting my clients, I develop strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders at senior and operational levels to promote the implementation of resource efficiency measures. Identify opportunities for support, design and develop solutions and present the business case and financing options to clients. My previous experience working as an Energy Officer in a Local Authority in addition to attaining professional membership and Chartered Energy Manager status within the Energy Institute contributes to carrying out my duties. I can relate to the increasing responsibilities of Energy Teams in organisations through legislation and international drivers and where ever possible, offer support through the RES programme. Show less

Gordon Dick, MEI Chartered Energy Manager. Perth & Kinross Council.I lead a team of four colleagues responsible for all energy related matters within Perth & Kinross Council. The team is proactive in reducing energy and water consumption by implementing strategies and procedures, identifying opportunities in new builds, refurbishments and also in retrospect by using energy audits reports to draft action plans. The team manages a multi-site portfolio of 450 non-domestic properties… Show more Gordon Dick, MEI Chartered Energy Manager. Perth & Kinross Council.I lead a team of four colleagues responsible for all energy related matters within Perth & Kinross Council. The team is proactive in reducing energy and water consumption by implementing strategies and procedures, identifying opportunities in new builds, refurbishments and also in retrospect by using energy audits reports to draft action plans. The team manages a multi-site portfolio of 450 non-domestic properties responsible for an annual energy and water budget of £4.9million.I became the Energy Officer for P&KC in November 2001 when energy was mainly an administrative task but with the generation of energy linked to fossil fuels, the profile of energy management to reduce the impact of climate change has increased considerably. Although from a practical background based on an HNC in Electrical Engineering, I found that the networking opportunities as an affiliate member to the Energy Institute assisted me in gaining experience and expanding my knowledge and understanding of all related energy concerns.In order to raise my professional profile internally as well as interacting with external organisations and stakeholders in carrying out my duties, I decided to submit a Professional Development Review to the EI membership panel for their consideration. Based on their decision, my knowledge and experience has now been recognised by graduating onto professional membership and Chartered Energy Managers status. Show less