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Energy efficiency is one of the most effective ways to tackle energy costs in the workplace, but most businesses are still failing to implement even the most basic measures. Elaine Brass reports on the performance of some of the energy efficiency solutions out there and gets the low down from the users that advocate them.
Despite evidence that energy efficiency upgrades are saving businesses up and down the country thousands of pounds – sometimes with a payback of less than two years – one in three board directors remains unconvinced of the return on investment (ROI) on energy refits, new research shows.
In the face of energy price hikes and the need to reduce carbon emissions, there is a growing imperative for businesses to cut their energy consumption and costs. But how are the energy suppliers – old and new – helping their business customers address the energy efficiency challenge? Peta Hodge reports.
For a business looking for an energy supplier to help it improve its energy efficiency, the quality of customer service the supplier can deliver is key.
UK businesses are losing over £100 million a year in energy costs through leaky or inefficient equipment that compresses air, the Carbon Trust has found.
A North East manufacturer of automotive parts has received £1.65 million of Government funding that will help it supply electric vehicle (EV) battery components to the Nissan LEAF.
An industry body representing organisations in the provision of energy information and advice, says the Government should delay the introduction of the Green Deal for non-domestic buildings.
Business are being warned not to be fooled by the price cuts being announced by the 'Big Six’ energy firms, and instead brace themselves for increasing energy costs in the non-domestic market.
A new partnership that aims to ensure the UK has a fully trained workforce to meet ambitious Government targets to insulate Britain’s homes and businesses has officially launched.
There are undoubtedly 101 ways UK small businesses can save energy and lower their costs. But just how significant would it be if SMEs increased their energy efficiency?
A series of new guides have launched offering practical help to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking business opportunities in the emerging green retrofit market.
UK manufacturer of small wind turbines Evance saw a 200 per cent growth in sales in 2011, making it a record year for the Leicestershire-based firm.
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker is urging small businesses to get their views heard on the Government’s multi-billion pound Green Deal energy efficiency programme, which launches later this year.
A cow named Hyacinth is leading a campaign to 'green’ a city by disposing of all its food waste by anaerobic digestion, reports ClickGreen.
Businesses and individuals are increasingly turning away from traditional bank funding to new innovative sources of finance, according to the UK investment boss of Dutch ethical bank Triodos.