The future standards set to drive energy efficiency in commercial buildings
The future standards set to drive energy efficiency in commercial buildings
Business energy use in the UK has fallen since 2000, largely delivered by industrial...
Updated ESOS Phase 2 guidance: what’s new?
Updated ESOS Phase 2 guidance: what’s new?
The government recently published updates to its ESOS guidance document.
Here’s a brief summary of the changes:
The latest...
Carbon tax burden ‘post-CRC’: a brief overview
The carbon tax transition – from CRC plus CCL, to (a higher rate of) CCL only – takes place from April 2019. As ever,...
IPCC Report: What business needs to know
IPCC Report: what business needs to know
This week, scientists released one of the most urgent and compelling calls for action on climate change to...
My company qualified for ESOS phase 1 – does it automatically qualify for phase...
My company qualified for ESOS phase 1 – does it automatically qualify for phase 2?
Not necessarily. The definition of a ‘large undertaking’ quotes balance...
Net zero carbon: 6 recommendations that affect UK business
Net zero carbon: 6 recommendations that affect UK business
Last week's report from the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) set an ambitious new goal. “We...
A golden opportunity: why SECR spells business success
When new regulations appear, the response of the business sector can be to bemoan additional workloads, potential extra costs or worrying punitive elements associated...
Environmental issues must be a bigger business priority, business tracker report reveals
Environmental issues must be a bigger business priority, business tracker report reveals
Climate change is potentially the most critical challenge confronting our planet. While there...
ESOS: Should I include installations that generate energy, e.g. CHP?
ESOS: Should I include installations that generate energy, e.g. CHP?
Large installations generating or using energy should be included in your total energy consumption calculation....
How to find the energy waste that may be costing you thousands
How to find the energy waste that may be costing you thousands
Tackling areas of energy waste is the first step in any management campaign...