Southern Western Railway have slashed their energy use by 21% by switching to LED lights
South Western Railway have reduced their energy consumption as a company by a huge 21%, by installing over 16,000 LED light fittings across their properties – offices, railway stations, depots and more. The train company committed to reducing their energy consumption by 41% by 2024. The reduction from swapping to LED lighting has already gone…
Why small businesses need to address their environmental impact too
Businesses are responsible for 18% of total carbon emissions in the UK, so they're a crucial part of the puzzle to respond to climate change. And that includes smaller businesses too.
Energy improvements for manufacturing businesses [webinar recording]
Manufacturing businesses typically waste significant amounts of energy - but there are ways to reduce this, cutting carbon emissions and bills. Join us to explore energy improvements in manufacturing, and gain an insight into applying for an Energy Pioneer Award.
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…
Energy efficiency: a glossary of terms
Every industry has its jargon, and that’s certainly true of the energy and energy efficiency sector too. So, we’ve put together a glossary of terms to explain some of our more commonly used terms.
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.
Upcoming event: energy improvements for manufacturing businesses
The event in brief Topic: Energy improvements for manufacturing businesses – and an invitation to apply for an Energy Pioneer AwardDate: 22nd April 2021Time: 11am-12pmLink to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/energy-improvements-for-manufacturing-businesses-and-an-invitation-to-app-tickets-145229624717 More details Oxfordshire’s buildings are old, inefficient, and constantly wasting energy – and that includes our workplaces: offices, warehouses, manufacturing plants etc. In fact, in the UK…
The benefits of an energy efficient workplace: an interview with The Oxford Trust
The Oxford Trust is an independent charitable trust with a mission to encourage the pursuit of science and enterprise. They have a public-facing brand, Science Oxford, which runs science education and engagement programmes. They also own and run two innovation centres in Oxford (managed on their behalf by Oxford Innovation): the Oxford Centre for Innovation in…
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…