Up to 25% of companies forecast power shortages over next few years
A quarter of all medium-sized companies expect to experience power outages over the next few years, as generation capacity dwindles and no replacements are being added to the grid.
Commercial real estate company cuts tenants’ energy costs by £6.9 million over 5 years
One of the UK's largest real-estate companies has managed to cut its commercial tenants’ energy costs by £6.9 million over the last five years by implementing a variety of smart energy monitoring and efficiency measures. British Land manages in excess of 25 million
British Chambers of Commerce helps members secure better energy deals
The British Chambers of Commerce has partnered with energy management firm Utilitywise as part of an initiative aimed at reducing overall energy costs for its members, a news report on the matter could reveal.
Scottish government creates £60m energy efficiency fund for homes in fuel poverty
Scottish local authorities will be able to access a share of a new £60 million fund created by Scotland's central government to help households living in fuel poverty, a news source on the matter was able to reveal.
Allowing employees to work remotely could help businesses cut energy bills by £3bn
Businesses allowing employees to work remotely from the comfort of their own homes could actually cut 3 million tonnes of carbon emissions and save £3 billion in energy bills, the Carbon Trust has recently argued.
Energy efficiency is now a “necessity, not a nicety”, expert report warns
Greater energy efficiency has become a “necessity, not nicety” for all organisations due to a variety of factors such as spiralling energy costs, growing concern over energy security and increasing regulatory pressure to reduce carbon emissions, international certification body BM TRADA
Future UK energy research to receive £14m funding boost
Imperial-based UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) is set to receive a funding boost from three research councils for future energy research in the UK, a news report on the matter could reveal.
Cuadrilla seeks planning permission to start fracking at Lancashire site
A drilling company specializing in shale gas fracking has submitted plans to start hydraulic fracture procedures at a Lancashire site, a news report can reveal.
Green Deal sees significant growth in new plans over April
The number of Green Deal assessments logged during April has risen significantly, statistical figures released by the DECC have revealed, but the prospects for the following months are not optimistic.
New BRE Group – Shenzhen Municipal Government deal could bolster UK green building supply chain
A whopping £200m worth of contracts could be in the pipeline for the UK’s green building supply chain companies following a deal signed between the BRE Group and Shenzhen Municipal Government.