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…
How to reduce energy use in a retail business
Every business or organisation could improve their energy efficiency, reducing energy use, running costs, and environmental impact. But different measures and actions make sense for different business types and premises. For retail businesses, the main areas of energy use will come from the need to keep the premises warm and well-lit for potential customers coming…
Are your workplace LED lights too bright?
LEDs are more efficient, meaning they waste less energy, resulting in reduced energy bills and carbon emissions.
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…
How to reduce energy use in manufacturing
Manufacturing operations consume a substantial amount of energy, resulting in high running costs and environmental impact. Every business or organisation has the potential to improve its energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption and its associated costs while also mitigating environmental harm. However, identifying the most effective measures requires a tailored approach based on the unique characteristics of each business and its premises.
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