Running your Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) is not easy. As a SME owner who would like to make your business more sustainable, you’ve probably come to realise that there are three hurdles you face: limited time, limited money, and limited sustainability knowledge. 

In the fast-paced world of renewable energy, where innovation is the driving force behind transformative change, one might assume that analysts are keeping pace with the revolution.

Energy vampires are sneaky little fiends that thrive in modern workplaces. They may look like your innocent office equipment – computers, printers, and coffee machines – but behind those screens and cords lies a sinister secret.

Efficient heating and well managed controls are crucial to reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and minimise your environmental impact, whether your workplace is an office, warehouse, manufacturing plant, or community building.  

When it comes to getting quotes for electrical devices designed to cut down on your energy consumption, some of the terminology can be a bit confusing. Here we break down the key metrics you need to know.

You may at some point be considering decarbonising your energy usage. The simplest way this can be done is of course by switching to an energy supplier who specialises in low carbon energy.  

Hybrid working really took off during the COVID pandemic - and looks as if it is here to stay. But while it's become the go-to approach of blending remote and in-person work, the burning question is: Is remote home working genuinely more sustainable?

The Government will today formally launch its new energy efficiency taskforce and name NatWest boss Alison Rose as its co-chair alongside energy security and net zero minister Lord Callanan. The task force will devise a plan to cut energy consumption by 15% by 2030 compared to 2021 levels across domestic and commercial buildings and industrial…

UK government announces further funding to help businesses clean up industrial processes and improve energy efficiency. You might also like…

A new report from the think-tank Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), warns that the Government is “critically undermining” its own sustainability pledges by delaying financial support for clean heat and energy efficiency. The report also warns the Government is failing to get on track to deliver its commitment to £9.2bn of energy efficiency spending this…

Government announces the end to price cap support for businesses and public sector organisations with a new Energy Bills Discount Scheme set to start from: 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024. The Energy Bills Discount Scheme will come in to replace the Energy Bills Relief Scheme which ran for 6 months. Support will be…

Understanding your heating controls  Heating controls are essential for achieving energy efficiency in buildings. By understanding how these controls work, you can avoid wasting energy in unoccupied spaces or having competing heating and cooling running at the same time.  Manuals for heating controls can be found on a manufacturer’s website. Ensure staff know which of…