Energy efficiency in commercial buildings: Business energy use in the UK has fallen since 2000, largely delivered by industrial process efficiencies.

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? The government recently published updates to its ESOS guidance document. Here’s a brief summary of the changes.

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 2? Not necessarily... Discover more on the Energy Advice Hub.

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...
CCC: “We recommend a new emissions target for the UK: net zero carbon greenhouse gases by 2050.” - 6 recommendations that affect UK business.

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...
Climate change: While there is evidence of some businesses stepping up to the challenge, environmental issues are far from embedded as a priority

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 such as CHP in my total energy consumption calculation. Find out here on the Energy Advice Hub.

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....
Tackling areas of energy waste is the first step in any management campaign – that’s the view of Jason Thackray, Head of Smart Services at BiU

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...

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