A new draft framework for private sector climate transition plans has been launched for consultation – and is set to inform mandatary climate reporting regulation in the UK. The UK Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT), announced by the UK government last year, has been working towards the creation of a ‘gold standard’ for transition plans. Today […]
A new survey of energy professionals ranks energy efficiency as the priority response to the energy crisis – but 70% of respondents say current government policy in this area isn’t delivering. The Energy Institute’s (EI) eighth annual Energy Barometer report outlines the responses of more than 350 energy professionals, surveyed in April, who represent views […]
2020 was so extraordinary that Oxford Languages could not decide on one, single “Word of the Year” to sum up the global mood, instead opting for dozens of terms. The list included the obvious: “covid-19”, “lockdown” and “social distancing”; but another phrase, “net zero” reflects the ramped-up response to the other global crisis: climate change. […]
A major new survey has shown that energy saving upgrades to existing buildings improves their asset value and reduces operating costs. The World Green Building Trends 2018 survey interviewed more than 2,000 industry participants across 86 countries, and found compelling data on the business benefits of both new and retrofit green building projects. What were […]
The EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive was recently updated, to improve energy efficiency in the building sector. Here’s our guide to the changes. Why has it changed? Buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions in the EU – so there is huge potential for savings. The new […]
By Peter Stockwell, Managing Director of Concept Energy Solutions This year, The Government’s Heat Network Regulations (HNR) will try and revolutionise heating efficiency in tenanted buildings. They are complex, but in a nutshell they require building owners to install meters that can measure the consumption of heat, cooling and hot water of each tenant.
For many hospitals across the UK, meeting PFI energy usage targets can be challenging. There are myriad examples of how employing the right consultant maximises the energy opportunities, and offers significant financial benefits.
New Carbon Trust numbers show ESOS cuts energy costs beyond initial Government estimates. Data released in April shows early estimates on how beneficial ESOS could be for UK business fell well short of the mark.
Research conducted by CDP (formally Carbon Disclosure Project) has found that major corporations are adopting carbon pricing at a faster pace than governments.
A report compiled by the International Energy Agency has outlined that the scope of energy efficiency goes ‘well beyond the simple scaling back of energy demand.’
ESOS Progress Update template released – six months before deadline
The Environment Agency has published a new template to help organisations complete their first ESOS...
Climate Change Agreements scheme: Applications open May 2025
The UK government’s Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme is getting a major refresh, with a new si...
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