by hyates | Jan 2, 2018 | News
According to data provided by the National Grid, this year has been the “greenest ever” for the UK, with 13 different renewable energy records broken! The National Grid have released the latest statistics, which show renewable technologies and low carbon...
by hyates | Dec 28, 2017 | News
Setting themselves a target of producing at least half of their energy from renewable sources by 2030, Scotland announce their first official Energy Strategy. The Scottish Government have publicised their first Energy Strategy outlining a goal to enhance national...
by hyates | Dec 15, 2017 | News
The consumer group Which? have outlined the main ways in which domestic energy users can reduce their energy consumption as well as their energy bills. Which? have advised that running your dishwasher, washing machine or tumble dryer half-full is a frequent way in...
by hyates | Dec 8, 2017 | News
If you lease out a flexible workspace, then you could be affected by the Minimum Energy Performance Standards come April 2018. As of April 2018, new legislation known as the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), also known as Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards...
by hyates | Dec 5, 2017 | News
Implementing a Formula 1 enthused technology, Sainsbury’s aim to diminish their energy consumption by up to 15% Working with the Williams F1 team, Sainsbury’s will install aerofoil systems to improve the energy efficiency of their fridges across...
by hyates | Nov 17, 2017 | News
The UK has become one of the first countries to agree to a milestone agreement to reduce the emissions of a super greenhouse gas. A super greenhouse gas (GHG) known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) which is commonly found in fridges and air conditioning units, is a...
by hyates | Nov 8, 2017 | News
Since 2008, Sky have reduced their carbon emissions by almost half, by investing in the energy efficiency of their buildings. According to Sky’s annual sustainability report, since 2008 they have achieved a 47% reduction in carbon intensity across the UK and Ireland....
by hyates | Nov 7, 2017 | News
G20 falls behind on decarbonisation pledges, however the UK is strongly outperforming the rest of G20 in reducing emissions. According to PwC’s Low Carbon Economy Index Report (published 30th October), global GDP growth was 3.1% in 2016 but emissions presented signs...
by hyates | Nov 6, 2017 | News
Banking giant HSBC have promised $100 billion of finance for low-carbon technology and sustainable development to help fight climate change by 2025. HSBC have unveiled a number of new commitments to tackle climate change and cut climate-related risks in their own...
by hyates | Nov 1, 2017 | News
Landlords now have less than 6 months to become compliant with the Minimum Energy Performance Standards legislation. From 1 April 2018, under the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), also known as Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), it will be unlawful...
