Late surge sees ESOS compliance hit 65%
Source: Edie.net
A flurry of late submissions saw ESOS compliance rates rise to around two thirds of affected businesses, according to figures released Monday night by the Environment Agency.
Sixth Form Colleges should take advantage of Salix’s simple energy-efficiency funding; before making the ‘inevitable jump’ to Academy status
George Osborne’s announcement in the 2015 Spending Review (25th Nov) that sixth form colleges will be able to convert to Academy status has been welcomed across the education sector. This change in funding status gives colleges greater financial control and flexibility – and will also ensure exemption from paying VAT on purchases.
Energys Group says Spending Review 2015 lays seeds for vital energy efficiency infrastructure
George Osborne has just detailed his Spending Review, including DECC’s budget over the course of this parliament. For the energy efficiency sector, and Energys Group’s public sector customers, there is a lot to smile about.
Our guide to key energy policy changes in the autumn budget
Chancellor George Osborne delivered his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons today (November 25, 2015).
Over 90% of companies not ESOS compliant
Source: EnergyZine
Under 10 per cent of businesses currently comply with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) guidelines less than a month before the initial deadline.
Construction sector grows after summer slump
Source: H&V News
The construction industry has solidified further gains after a summer slump, according to figures released by industry analysts Glenigan.
The latest Glenigan Index shows that construction activity is shaking off the effect of one of the most unpredictable elections in recent British history as confidence returns to the industry’s clients.
The underlying value of new schemes starting on site was 2% lower than a year earlier during the third quarter.
This drop was entirely due to a weak July; both August and September saw work well above a year earlier, driven by private housing, commercial and industrial project starts.
The strongest area of expansion was in private housing, where the value of starts was up 15% on a year earlier.
SMEs overspending £82m on energybills
Source: Energy Live News
UK small and medium-sized (SMEs) businesses are wasting more than £82 million per year on their energy bills.
That’s according to new analysis from the Energy Efficiency Financing (EEF) Scheme which stated the overspending is due to inefficient technology and old equipment.
The EEF scheme is a joint initiative between the Carbon Trust and Siemens Financial Services.
They studied businesses’ use of lighting, heating and hot water, cooling and ventilation and other areas of energy consumption.
The report concluded “potential” energy savings of more than £414 million could be achieved per year if they invest in more energy efficient equipment.
EC upholds decision to ban mains-voltage directional halogens
Source: Lux Magazine
The European Commission has stuck with its decision to phase out mains-voltage halogen directional lamps from the European market in September 2016 following a review. The move has been described as a win for consumers and the environment by industry figures.