
The benefits of an energy efficient workplace: an interview with The Oxford Trust
The Oxford Trust is an independent charitable trust with a mission to encourage the pursuit of science and enterprise. They have a public-facing brand, Science Oxford, which runs science education and engagement programmes. They also own and run two innovation centres in Oxford: the Oxford Centre for Innovation in Oxford city centre and the Wood Centre…

How to shout about the carbon reductions made in your company
At Energy Solutions Oxfordshire, our focus is on reducing the carbon emissions from our buildings and premises through making energy improvements. We think it is important that businesses who reduce the environmental impact of their buildings are recognised for their work in this area, because all businesses and organisations should be playing their part in…

How to reduce energy use in a retail business
Energy efficient lighting For retail businesses, lighting is usually particularly important. Products need to be well-lit to attract potential customers – and there may also be several backlit signs adding to this. Often this means a large number of lights are used in the premises which are left on for the full working day –…

Are your workplace LED lights too bright?
Replacing any traditional incandescent lights in your workplace with LEDs is a great energy improvement to make. LEDs are more efficient types of light, meaning less energy will be wasted in your workplace, cutting your energy bills and carbon emissions. However, we often find that once a business has made the switch to LEDs, they…

The benefits of energy efficiency improvements for SMEs
Making energy improvements to their buildings and premises brings benefits for businesses in three key areas: cost savings, carbon savings, and improved comfort. Cost savings For any business it is important to minimise running costs, and energy bills make a significant contribution to this. Much of the energy we use in our workplaces is wasted…