Government announce blueprint to cut emissions from industry, school and hospital buildings
On 17 March 2021 the UK Business and Energy Secretary announced an ambitious blueprint to deliver the world’s first low-carbon industrial sector – with over £1 billion of funding allocated to the plan. The plan would cut emissions from industry, schools and hospitals and create over 80,000 green jobs in the industry. The government will…
Banks advise MPs that long-term retrofit strategy can cut emissions and deliver £7.5bn savings
Advisory group Bankers for Net Zero have published their recommendations for a long-term retrofit strategy to address carbon emissions and create jobs to support a green recovery.
How to shout about the carbon reductions made in your company
At Energy Solutions Oxfordshire, our focus is on reducing the carbon emissions from our buildings and premises through making energy improvements. We think it is important that businesses who reduce the environmental impact of their buildings are recognised for their work in this area, because all businesses and organisations should be playing their part in…
The benefits of energy efficiency improvements for SMEs
Making energy improvements to their buildings and premises brings benefits for businesses in three key areas: cost savings, carbon savings, and improved comfort. Cost savings For any business it is important to minimise running costs, and energy bills make a significant contribution to this. Much of the energy we use in our workplaces is wasted…
How to transform a cold, draughty workplace into an energy efficient space [animation]
In the UK we have old and inefficient buildings, meaning many of us work in cold, draughty, damp workplaces – offices, warehouses, retail spaces and more. Not only does that impact the health and comfort of staff, customers, and visitors, it also means companies are paying more than they should be on energy bills and…
Why we need to improve the energy efficiency of our workplaces to combat climate change
Oxford City buildings are responsible for a huge 81% of annual carbon emissions – by far the largest proportion.
What is an Energy Services Company (ESCO)?
An Energy Services Company (ESCO) is a business set up to provide energy services to end-users, like the business or organization you're a part of. Energy Solutions Oxfordshire is one such service, offering you free support and comprehensive Workplace Energy Efficiency Assessments.