Small businesses are starting to become more energy efficient, report suggests
Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important topic for small companies across the UK as they attempt to minimize their operational costs, recent research has been able to reveal.
Making homes more energy efficient should become a national priority, new research shows
Making the UK's homes more energy efficient should be a national infrastructure priority for Government, recent research has been able to show.
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) submission deadline extended until January 2016
The deadline for submitting the results of energy audits under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has been postponed until the end of January 2016, a recent release from the Environment Agency has been able to reveal.
Energy efficiency revealed as a key growth factor for Turkey
Energy efficiency is a key factor for Turkey to continue its economic growth in a sustainable way, a fresh report from World Bank has suggested.
Manchester Airports Group achieves massive carbon emissions cuts
One of the UK's most important airport operators, the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has seen the total carbon emissions from all of its airports fall by 16% over the past year, according to its latest CSR report.
Irish government to invest €130million (£94.9m) to make homes more energy efficient
Ireland has revealed plans to invest €130million (£94.9m) in making homes more energy efficient and boost renewable energy sources according to a news report.
More than 1,500 Southampton homes to become more energy efficient as part of £27m revamp
Over 1,500 homes in Southampton are set to become more energy efficient under a scheme launched by Southampton City Council and British Gas, a recent news report in the local media has been able to find. The range of improvements will include new windows, tenant controlled heating, external wall insulation, new roofs and coloured rendering. […]
Ofgem reveals ambitious plans to reduce fuel poverty
British energy regulator Ofgem has revealed ambitious plans to reduce fuel poverty across the UK by connecting more homes to the gas grid, a recent news report has been able to reveal. Under this new scheme, Network companies will have to deliver more than 90,000 – or 18% more – fuel poor connections by 2021. […]
New European research project to study building energy efficiency
Since buildings are responsible for around 40% of Europe’s energy consumption, the EU has launched a new research project, called DIRECTION, that aims to turn energy-efficient new building projects into successful businesses, a recent news report has revealed. Knowledge that energy efficiency saves money is widespread, but energy issues remain a low priority for consumers […]
UK Treasury launches consultation into business energy efficiency tax policy
The Treasury has revealed plans to create a new energy efficiency tax system where a single business or organisation faces one tax and one reporting scheme, a news report suggests. As part of these plans, the government will abolish the CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment), the scheme in which large energy users in the public and […]
