Finding ways to save energy in schools is growing in popularity – but, all too often, finding ways to fund those energy-saving projects remains challenging.
Energys encourages academies to take up the energy efficiency challenge with new Salix funding pot
The new round of interest-free Salix loans for academies and sixth form colleges represents an important opportunity to cut carbon and unlock energy savings – but only if quick action is taken, advises Energys Group.
Yorkshire FE college saves 612 tonnes of CO2 with longstanding T5 retrofit lighting installation
Yorkshire Coast College has saved almost £70,000 net as a result of an energy-efficient lighting upgrade using T5 converter ‘Save It Easy®’ from Energys Group, which has consistently delivered savings on energy and maintenance costs over a six-year period.
5 barriers to carbon reduction in academies – and how to overcome them
The barriers to carbon reduction in academies are very real, but they needn’t be insurmountable. Our education-sector energy experts explain all…
SMES in the dark on energy expenditure
Small business owners may be concerned about the price of utilities, but more than half (52 per cent) of SMEs – 2.54m businesses – do not know what they spend on electricity, gas and water as a percentage of their overheads, writes Energy Zine.
Continue readingFuture leaders put sustainability ahead of profitability when defining business success
A new generation of leaders are pulling away from the old guard to place social and environmental purpose as a crucial factor to future success, according to a report released by Coca-Cola, Cranfield University and The Financial Times, writes Greenwise business.
Hertfordshire leisure centre saves 29 tonnes of CO2 by insulating plant room equipment
Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, is saving £3,800 a year on its energy bills after insulating its plant room equipment using Energys Group’s ValveWrap solution, which helps prevent heat being wasted.
Continue readingRetrofit energy-saving technologies best way to get financial advantage from ESOS, advises Energys
As the government finalises its new legislation, ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme), Energys Group advises participants that the most effective way to recover the cost of the energy audit is by implementing energy-saving ‘quick wins’.
Green Deal cashbacks see surge in applications in first week
Recent changes to the Green Deal are showing early signs of success, with an estimated £2.61 million issued to households in cashbacks during the renovated scheme’s first week, reports Greenwise Business.