
Over half of SME’s confused by ‘carbon jargon’, says new report
The Opinium survey of 1,000 senior decision-makers in smaller businesses found more than half (54%) believe the language, terminology and information around carbon emissions reduction are too complex. Almost three in four (74%) smaller businesses say they don’t understand how the term ‘net zero’ applies to them. Over three in five (61%) say they would…

Boiler Upgrade Scheme set to open for small non-domestic properties
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) will open to homes and small non-domestic properties in England and Wales, looking to install air or ground source heat pumps with an installation capacity of up to 45kWth (Kilo-Watt Thermal). Much attention has been paid to how homeowners may benefit from the scheme, however, the scheme could also benefit…

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…

How to find financial support for energy efficiency upgrades
Please note: If you decide to apply to a funder for a grant or loan always check with the specific website regularly for any changes to criteria, deadlines or for any additional advice or information that has been posted. Embarking on an energy efficiency project can be costly, and many businesses and organisations struggle to find…

UK Sales of electric vehicles set to almost double in 2022
A forecast from DriveElectric predicts UK sales of electric vehicles (EV) could almost double in 2022 to 330,000. Hybrid and pure EVs have all increased in sales last year. Sales of electric vehicles in the UK saw a significant increase in 2021, more than the five previous years combined, according to data collected by the…