Upcoming event: school energy improvements – measures & funding options (inc. Salix)
The event in brief Topic: Energy improvements for schools: typical measures, funding options (inc. Salix), and sharing Windmill Primary School’s experienceDate: Wednesday 26 May 2021Time: 8.30-9.30amLink to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkd-itqzMrE9BY8cQqsHf4z4GvFNX1FRcH More details Oxfordshire’s buildings are old, inefficient, and constantly wasting energy. In fact, in the UK buildings are responsible for 29% of total carbon emissions– and…
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Oxford-based Ecosync receives OxFutures grant to develop smart temperature control for buildings
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Three easy ways to cut energy use by making more of the technology you already have
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Ikea pledges to invest £3.4bn in renewable energy by 2030
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