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Switching off unnecessary lights would save up lighting costs by to 15 percent in London's workplaces(23/12/2010)
In London, workplaces make up 43 percent of carbon emissions and lighting accounts for a fifth of these. It has been estimated that lighting costs could be cut by up to 15 percent simply by turning off lights in areas that are not being used. Switching off unnecessary lights would save money for London’s workplaces, which is a clear incentive in the current economic climate. Howard Dawber, head of strategy at the Canary Wharf Group, told the Assembly’s Environment Committee that the Governmen... [more]
UK solar PV market set for substantial growth(09/06/2010)
According to a report published in May 2010 by the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, Germany continues to dominate the European PV market with 68% market share, followed by Italy and the Czech Republic. Belgium and France both showed steady growth throughout 2009 whilst Spain’s market appeared to slow because of the recession. And trailing at the bottom of the league table is the UK with installations totalling just 22 MW in 2009. However, in April, the UK Government introduced the ... [more]
UK businesses face new carbon reduction legislation on 1 April and risk fines if non compliant(30/03/2010)
The Government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme comes into effect this Thursday, 1 April 2010. The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (formerly known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment) is the UK's mandatory climate change and energy saving scheme. It is central to the UK’s strategy for improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, as set out in the Climate Change Act 2008. It has been designed to raise awareness in large organisations, especia... [more]
Energy consumption trading system for CO2 emissions receives European Commission go-ahead(24/07/2009)
The UK's proposed energy consumption trading system for CO2 emissions has received the go-ahead from the European Commission. Under EU state aid rules, the Commission has to authorise any national schemes that constitute direct or indirect state aid to companies. The "Carbon Reduction Commitment" (CRC) system proposed by the UK would apply to non-energy intensive sectors, which are not covered by the EU Emission Trading System. All allowances in the CRC system would be sold by auction. Partic... [more]
Tana Water UK installs Tami 4 refurbishment facility at its headquarters to reduce its carbon footprint(08/04/2009)
Tana Water UK Ltd. has increased investment in its environmental management programme by installing a Tami 4 refurbishment facility at its Guildford headquarters. The refurbishment plant will enable Tami 4 engineers to service parts that cannot be replaced at customers’ premises, during the mandatory six monthly maintenance of filters and UV lamps. Tami 4 water coolers comprise an activated carbon filter to remove chlorine, limescale and rust from tap water and an 11 Watt ultraviolet lamp to ... [more]
Energy intensive manufacturing companies should prepare for Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme(10/12/2007)
Although the government's proposed Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) will be implemented in stages from 2010 to 2013, it will affect businesses much sooner because charges are likely to be based on consumption from January 2008 to December 2008. Other initiatives in the CRC proposals are incentives for organisations that take early action to reduce emissions; a charge for energy consumers that exceed their carbon allowance; and a carbon league table with cash rewards for star performers and stif... [more]
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