Net Zero Feasibility
A Net Zero Feasibility Study is the critical first step in defining a credible, achievable Net Zero strategy for a single asset or portfolio. It moves beyond high-level pledges to establish the technical and financial viability of reaching a specific carbon target by a defined date. At Focus 360 Energy, we review current consumption, assess potential constraints (e.g., grid capacity, listed status, site space), and provide high-level cost estimates for key interventions (such as building fabric upgrades and heat pump installations). The study defines the scope, boundaries, and level of ambition required, giving you the clarity needed to commit to a formal Net Zero roadmap
What is a Net Zero Feasibility Study?
A Net Zero Feasibility Study is a preliminary strategic analysis used to gauge the realistic potential for a building or organisation to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions. It is a rapid, high-level exercise focused on answering the fundamental question: “Can this be done, and what is the likely scale of the challenge?” It involves reviewing current energy demand, identifying major carbon emission sources, performing a desktop assessment of suitable low-carbon technologies, and mapping out the immediate barriers and opportunities. The study establishes the necessary carbon reduction targets and scopes the subsequent, more detailed Net Zero Modelling or Decarbonisation Roadmap.
What Does the Net Zero Feasibility Service Include?
Scope and Boundary Definition: Establishing the organisational or operational boundaries (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) to be included in the Net Zero target.
Baseline Carbon Assessment: High-level review of current annual energy consumption and calculation of the current carbon footprint.
Constraint Identification: Desktop analysis of site-specific challenges, such as heritage limitations, utility/grid constraints, planning policy, or available roof space for renewables.
Technology Suitability Screening: Rapid assessment of the viability of key decarbonisation measures, including building fabric improvements, heat pump viability, and potential for solar PV/storage.
High-Level Cost Estimate & Roadmap: Providing initial, indicative capital expenditure ranges for the required interventions and defining the immediate next steps (e.g., detailed metering or further modelling).
Why Net Zero Feasibility Matters
Committing to Net Zero without a feasibility study risks major strategic and financial pitfalls, including over-promising or under-budgeting. Feasibility work provides the necessary proof of concept before significant investment is made in detailed design or modelling.
By defining the scope and identifying the major roadblocks early, the study ensures that your subsequent Net Zero strategy is built on solid, realistic foundations, securing stakeholder buy-in, aligning targets with financial capacity, and protecting the credibility of your environmental commitments.
How Our Accredited Assessors Support You
Our assessors are experienced in translating complex, long-term environmental goals into practical, initial actions. We use a combination of industry benchmarks, climate science, and regulatory knowledge to assess your site.
We don’t just state that a target is feasible; we clarify how feasible it is under specific constraints and what the likely scale of investment will be (e.g., $£X$ million versus $£Y$ million). Our output is a strategic document designed to inform the C-suite and asset managers, providing a neutral, expert assessment of the steps required to achieve alignment with Net Zero best practice.
Related Sustainability Services
Net Zero Feasibility is frequently combined with the following additional services:
Energy Statements for Planning Applications
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Find out moreSustainability Statement
Find out moreDaylight & Sunlight Assessments
Find out moreNoise Impact Assessments
Find out moreAir Quality Assessments
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Don’t guess the complexity or cost of your Net Zero journey. Start with certainty by commissioning a Net Zero Feasibility Study. Contact Focus 360 Energy today to establish a clear, credible scope and ensure your long-term environmental commitments are technically and financially sound.
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Why choose Focus 360 Energy
Strategic Focus: We are experts in translating high-level corporate goals into technically sound, actionable feasibility parameters.
Cost Clarity: We provide pragmatic, initial CAPEX estimates, helping you size the investment required before detailed design.
Constraint Expertise: We proactively flag hidden issues like grid limitations or listed building complexities that can derail a Net Zero plan.
Independent Advice: Our recommendations are technology-neutral, focusing solely on the most viable and efficient path for your specific assets.
Rapid Turnaround: The study is designed for speed, delivering strategic clarity quickly to enable timely decision-making and planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
To determine if and how a Net Zero target can be realistically achieved for an asset or portfolio, defining the scope and estimating the likely investment scale.
Usually 2–3 weeks, as it relies primarily on existing data and desktop analysis rather than detailed on-site surveys or modelling.
Feasibility is a rapid, high-level preliminary check with indicative costs; Modelling is a detailed, long-term simulation with accurate financial and carbon forecasts.
No, it provides high-level, indicative capital expenditure ranges (cost envelopes) for strategic planning and budgeting purposes.
We require building location, size, 12 months of energy consumption data, and the defined Net Zero target year.
The initial feasibility focuses primarily on operational carbon (Scopes 1 & 2), but we can include a preliminary assessment of embodied carbon impact.
The boundary (e.g., whole building vs. landlord-only areas, inclusion of tenant energy) fundamentally changes the target and the required interventions, so it must be defined early.
While not legally mandatory, it is strategically essential to mitigate risk, define a credible goal, and secure the necessary financial backing.
Scope 1 are direct emissions (e.g., gas boilers), Scope 2 are indirect from purchased energy (e.g., electricity), and Scope 3 are value chain emissions (e.g., waste, travel).
The next step is typically to move forward with a full Commercial Decarbonisation Model to detail the optimal pathway and firm up the costs.
