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Fast-track £5.8bn of energy efficiency and clean heat funding, says think-tank
A new report from the think-tank Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), warns that the Government is “critically undermining” its own sustainability pledges by delaying financial support for clean heat and energy efficiency. The report also warns the Government is failing to get on track to deliver its commitment to £9.2bn of energy efficiency spending this…
Energy Bills Discount Scheme Announced For Businesses
Government announces the end to price cap support for businesses and public sector organisations with a new Energy Bills Discount Scheme set to start from: 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024. The Energy Bills Discount Scheme will come in to replace the Energy Bills Relief Scheme which ran for 6 months. Support will be…
Energy Efficiency Quick Tips for GP Practices
Understanding your heating controls Heating controls are essential for achieving energy efficiency in buildings. By understanding how these controls work, you can avoid wasting energy in unoccupied spaces or having competing heating and cooling running at the same time. Manuals for heating controls can be found on a manufacturer’s website. Ensure staff know which of…
Global energy efficiency progress is accelerating
Global investments in energy efficiency – such as building renovations, public transport and electric car infrastructure – reached USD 560 billion in 2022, an increase of 16% on 2021, according to the IEA’s latest market report, Energy Efficiency 2022. You might also like…
The global energy crisis is driving a surge in heat pumps
The heating of most buildings around the world – such as homes, offices, schools and factories – still relies on fossil fuels, particularly natural gas. Heat pumps are a hyper-efficient and climate-friendly solution, which helps consumers save money on bills and enable countries to cut reliance on imported fossil fuels. This is according to the IEA…
Energy Efficiency for GP Practices
Experts from the Energy Solutions Oxfordshire team took part in a webinar with Healthcare professionals covering energy efficiency for GP Practices. The Greener Practice network is a community of healthcare professionals working together to inspire sustainable primary care. We’ve selected a short series of highlights from the webinar which you can watch below. Understanding how…
Low Carbon West Oxford Launches ‘Not-So-Super-Stores?’ Report
A local environmental and low carbon community group in West Oxford has launched a new scorecard and report on big businesses operating in the area. The report reviewed sixteen big retailers who all run branches in West Oxford, and considered the energy efficiency of their buildings alongside several other key indicators for sustainability. “We hope…
Energy efficiency barriers costing businesses £720m in potential cost savings
A new Cebr (Centre for Economics and Business Research) report ‘Powering Energy Efficiency’ published on 22 November, created in collaboration with Grundfos, surveyed 2,000 UK residents and 500 business owners to gain an understanding of how they are dealing with the cost of living crisis. “Whilst there is plenty that the Government can and should be…
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