Close to half of British businesses have never switched energy suppliers, research reveals
Almost half (47%) of all UK businesses have never changed energy suppliers while an astounding 20% are not even aware that they can do so, which means that it’s harder for them to cut energy usage, a recent market survey has been able to reveal. The survey of more than 2,000 small business owners and […]
New guidelines released to help energy managers bridge the energy performance gap in buildings
Facilities managers and building operators searching for best-in-class solutions designed to bridge the energy performance gap in their building portfolio will receive a helping hand from the BRE Trust and the Energy Services and Technology Association in the form of a set of guidelines published in their latest report – “Bridging the performance gap – understanding […]
Buy-to-let landlords can claim tax relief on energy efficiency measures
Buy-to-let landlords who decide to improve their properties’ energy efficiency levels can easily claim back tax after carrying out the works, but the deadline for the scheme is approaching fast, with little over a month to go. The tax relief amounts to £1,500 per property, while landlords can also access a further £5,600 of Green […]
Public organizations in Scotland may have to provide reports on energy and climate change
A range of public organizations such as the NHS, local authorities and educational institutions in Scotland could be required to report on climate change under new plans set out by the Scottish Government, a recent news report into this matter has been able to reveal. The Government’s consultation is seeking views on introducing a standard […]
British retailers launch energy efficiency and saving initiative
Energy efficiency and energy saving options are high on the agenda for British retailers, as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has recently launched a new initiative to enable UK retailers to improve their energy efficiency. With energy costs expected to increase significantly over the next five years, greater energy efficiency is vital for the long-term […]
First Utility claims cheapest tariff title
Customers who band together and ask for the best possible tariff could be more than £260 better off compared to those who choose to stick to their existing supplier, one of the UK’s energy suppliers believes. First Utility revealed that its most recent tariff stands at £892 per year for an average dual fuel household, […]
Cardiff residents are UK’s most energy savvy, recent report can reveal
Saving energy and money are very high on the agenda for the residents of Cardiff, a recent survey has been able to reveal. Out of all the residents who participated in the survey, 87% said they would change their energy habits if it meant saving money on their bills and 37% said they would like […]
Home owners in the South East require the most heat, survey reveals
Over 83% of homeowners living in East Anglia will leave their heating systems on for more than 8 hours a day, with close to 65 percent of all Londoners following suite, a recent survey has been able to find. The survey of 1000 male and female homeowners across the UK commissioned by home improvements company […]
Green Deal Home Improvement Fund scheme extended
As part of the government’s drive to support the implementation of energy saving measures across UK households, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is extending vouchers from the first release of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) until Tuesday 31 March 2015, allowing more time for millions of pounds worth of installations […]
Consumers’ trust in energy suppliers records slight growth
Energy suppliers are slowly starting to regain some of the public confidence they've lost over the past couple of years, results from a recent survey carried out by the DECC have been able to reveal.