Podcast – Christian Hornung – Energy Cooperative

The General Practice Podcast

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr Christian Hornung, who wears many hats in the realm of primary care. Listen in as we explore a strategic energy savings initiative that began within a PCN and blossomed into a national success story. With the help of an energy consultant, healthcare practices, pharmacies, charities, and private hospitals have achieved significant financial savings.

Christian shares the straightforward process that maximises benefits for all members. This episode also provides practical steps for practices to join the energy-saving initiative and highlights the potential for immediate and future savings, bringing a ray of optimism during challenging times.

Don't miss out on this transformative discussion that promises to inspire and energise your practice.

Introduction (00:08)

Energy.. (00:43)

Building links between the practice & pharmacy.. (05:06)

Energy Co-op Limited (06:11)

Negotiating discount.. (07:28)

Paying the Energy Consultant.. (08:53)

Annual savings.. (09:23)

The start… (10:03)

Scaling up.. (10:36)

Creating a business.. (11:01)

How has it grown.. (12:05)

Are you open? (12:21)

Signing up (12:39)

Developing in the future.. (13:45)

NHS England.. (14:29)

Lower individual bill costs.. (14:57)

Growing the business.. (15:26)

What’s the catch? (16:33)

Getting in touch.. (17:00)

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