
Low Carbon West Oxford Launches ‘Not-So-Super-Stores?’ Report
A local environmental and low carbon community group in West Oxford has launched a new scorecard and report on big businesses operating in the area. The report reviewed sixteen big retailers who all run branches in West Oxford, and considered the energy efficiency of their buildings alongside several other key indicators for sustainability. “We hope…

Energy efficiency barriers costing businesses £720m in potential cost savings
A new Cebr (Centre for Economics and Business Research) report ‘Powering Energy Efficiency’ published on 22 November, created in collaboration with Grundfos, surveyed 2,000 UK residents and 500 business owners to gain an understanding of how they are dealing with the cost of living crisis. “Whilst there is plenty that the Government can and should be…

UK Community Renewal Fund – The impact of our support
At our Energy Solutions Oxfordshire event Michael Esvelt, EiE Operation Director was able to present some of the key outcomes of our UK Community Renewal Fund support for energy assessments and investment for energy efficiency. We’ve made a huge impact to save carbon and energy bills for organisations across Oxfordshire. Registration was available under the…

Government Launches Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The UK government has launched its Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses, charities and public sector organisations, such as schools and care homes. Following the announcement introduced by the government on 8 September, there has now been further guidance published relating to the scheme. The government will provide a discount on your gas and electricity…

Slow progress on retrofit putting net zero goals at risk, says report
The UK is not refurbishing its building stock fast enough and is putting net zero targets at risk, according to sustainability consultancy 3Keel. The Global Retrofit Index, carried out by 3Keel for insulation firm Kingspan, put the UK in the fourth position in its league table of G20 countries, but found that none of the…