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Get a fully-funded energy assessment
We're sharing news about a fantastic opportunity for Oxfordshire organisations. The Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Energy Efficiency Scheme, funded by UK government, is providing building energy assessments to organisations with charitable, benevolent, or philanthropic purposes who are running frontline services.
Understanding non-domestic retrofit in Oxfordshire
Empowering Oxfordshire's transition to net-zero: Energy Solutions Oxfordshire publishes key findings in "Understanding Non-Domestic Retrofit" report
Government financial support for businesses
The UK government is committed to aiding businesses by providing financial support geared towards addressing challenges related to energy bills, financing schemes, and tax incentives for energy efficiency investments. This government initiative is designed to benefit your business by facilitating energy efficiency investments that have the potential to significantly reduce costs over an extended period.…
Recognising the three challenges for your SME’s sustainability drive
Running your Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) is not easy. As a SME owner who would like to make your business more sustainable, you’ve probably come to realise that there are three hurdles you face: limited time, limited money, and limited sustainability knowledge.
Efficiency is the invisible superpower of the energy transition.
In the fast-paced world of renewable energy, where innovation is the driving force behind transformative change, one might assume that analysts are keeping pace with the revolution.
Is your office plagued by energy vampires?
Energy vampires are sneaky little fiends that thrive in modern workplaces. They may look like your innocent office equipment – computers, printers, and coffee machines – but behind those screens and cords lies a sinister secret.
8 quick-win tips for energy-efficient heating at your workplace
Efficient heating and well managed controls are crucial to reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and minimise your environmental impact, whether your workplace is an office, warehouse, manufacturing plant, or community building.
Untangling energy efficiency terminology
When it comes to getting quotes for electrical devices designed to cut down on your energy consumption, some of the terminology can be a bit confusing. Here we break down the key metrics you need to know.
Thinking about generating your own energy?
You may at some point be considering decarbonising your energy usage. The simplest way this can be done is of course by switching to an energy supplier who specialises in low carbon energy.
Is working from home environmentally sustainable?
Hybrid working really took off during the COVID pandemic - and looks as if it is here to stay. But while it's become the go-to approach of blending remote and in-person work, the burning question is: Is remote home working genuinely more sustainable?
NatWest boss to co-chair new energy efficiency taskforce
The Government will today formally launch its new energy efficiency taskforce and name NatWest boss Alison Rose as its co-chair alongside energy security and net zero minister Lord Callanan. The task force will devise a plan to cut energy consumption by 15% by 2030 compared to 2021 levels across domestic and commercial buildings and industrial…
Energy intensive industries given £12 million boost to cut emissions and costs
UK government announces further funding to help businesses clean up industrial processes and improve energy efficiency. You might also like…