Energy efficiency measures to play “vital” role in slashing business energy costs

Energy efficiency measures will prove extremely important (even “vital”) to combat the ever-increasing cost of energy in the industrial sector, a recent report by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) was able to reveal.

Energy bills set rise by 350 pounds on average due to Government’s green policies

Energy bills for an average home could soar £350 by 2030 due to the increase in green policies and a rising price of electricity, figures released by the DECC (Department of Energy and Climate Change) as a response to an official Freedom of Information request were able to

British Gas slapped with £11m fine over delays in implementing energy efficiency programme

One of the UK’s largest energy suppliers has been slapped with a very serious fine after failing to deliver the required energy efficiency measures in a timely manner.

Businesses are advised to up their ESOS compliance efforts

Businesses likely to be included in the forthcoming ESOS scheme are strongly advised to step up their compliance efforts in order to meet the government’s energy audits deadline and avoid fines.

Energy efficiency ratings should play a more important role for mortgage lenders

Mortgage lenders should consider a property’s actual EPC rating when evaluating mortgage affordability and lending, rather than a general assumption, a new report from the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and the Wales Low / Zero Carbon Hub suggests

Buildings should also adapt to climate change says new report by Innovate UK

Buildings, as well as people, should adapt to climate change and improve their resilience, a new report published during the Resilience14 event by Innovate UK as a conclusion to their ‘Design for Future Climate’ project was able to reveal.

Small and medium enterprises are strongly advised to shop around for best energy deals

British small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are strongly advised to shop around for the best energy deals, a new market report was able to reveal.

Council saves hundreds of thousands of pounds after becoming more energy efficient

Energy efficiency is the key to attaining significant savings in terms of energy expenditure, and that was proven quite clearly by the local authorities in Caerphilly, a recent news report in the local media was able to reveal.

UK building refurbishment and fit-out projects to become more effective courtesy of the BRE

Energy management and efficiency, as well as long-term sustainability across UK building refurbishment and fit-out projects are likely to receive a much-needed support from the BRE via it latest assessment tool, the BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit-Out 2014.