
Hospitality & leisure eyeing solar PV amid price crisis, survey finds
The survey canvassed 300 business owners and executive-level professionals at UK-based hospitality and leisure firms. # Most of the businesses polled were hotels and restaurants, with the survey covering SMEs and larger chains. “Government grants to finance energy saving solutions only have a 5-10% conversion rate and for most it takes six to 12 months to…

Government rolls out £635m to boost energy efficiency for public buildings
Through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, schools, hospitals, leisure centres and town halls, will receive financial support to install low carbon heating like heat pumps alongside energy efficiency measures such as triple glazing and loft insulation. Officially open for applications in September, it’s thought public sector bodies and taxpayers will be able to save £650m…

Tightening of rules vital to prevent greenwashing, says new report
A strengthened regulatory framework is vital to ensure net zero plans are credible and implemented across the economy, according to a new report critical of myriads of dubious industry “net-zero” claims. You might also like…

Does your organisation have an energy champion?
We all have a part to play when it comes to mitigating climate change. Increasingly employees want to work in an ethical business that’s conscious of its environmental impact and committed to reducing its carbon footprint. This is often a key factor in winning new business as well as recruiting and retaining highly skilled and…

Over 60 businesses and organisations registered
We’ve had an amazing response to the launch of the UK Community Renewal Fund, with over 60 businesses and organisations keen to get started improving the energy efficiency of their workplace. Support spaces are limited, but it’s not too late to sign up and register your interest. A waiting list is in place if any extra…