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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. This page was last updated in February 2023. Embarking on an energy efficiency project can be costly,…

Energy Efficiency Quick Tips for GP Practices

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…

Support for businesses and organisations in Oxford City – Build Back Better (Ended December 2022)

This support offer has come to end as of December 2022. As energy prices skyrocket for businesses, we’ve gained new funding to support organisations in Oxford City. If you have a building in Oxford City and want fully funded energy efficiency support, you should get in touch. Our experienced team can provide energy assessments and…

Saving Energy and Carbon at Thame Racquets Fitness Centre

Thame Racquets Fitness Centre – Business type: Leisure & Hospitality– Primary goals: reduce the environmental impact of the business– Measures: LED lighting, hot water timers, sauna timers, insulate pipework and suspended ceiling, reduce overnight electricity use Background A recent survey found that the two main barriers to action for small businesses wanting to transition to…

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Energy Efficiency for GP Practices

Experts from the Energy Solutions Oxfordshire team took part in a webinar with Healthcare professionals covering energy efficiency for GP Practices. The Greener Practice network is a community of healthcare professionals working together to inspire sustainable primary care. We’ve selected a short series of highlights from the webinar which you can watch below. Understanding how…

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NatWest boss to co-chair new energy efficiency taskforce

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…

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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…

Sheppard Robson wins approval to retrofit listed 60s offices in Manchester

After laying empty for the past four years, the Grade II-listed Pall Mall Court in Manchester’s city centre will be retrofitted to improve airtightness and open the building to new use. The building’s cladding will be ‘faithfully recreated’ with new cladding joints made by 3D printers a process which will allow improved airtightness and energy…

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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. This page was last updated in February 2023. Embarking on an energy efficiency project can be costly,…

Energy Efficiency Quick Tips for GP Practices

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…

Support for businesses and organisations in Oxford City – Build Back Better (Ended December 2022)

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Common Energy Saving Measures for Businesses

With rising energy prices many businesses are looking for ways to save energy while also making their enterprise more sustainable. Businesses making energy saving upgrades can help futureproof their organisation from significant price rise shocks and reduce exposure to the impacts of a volatile energy market. What’s more, buildings account for around 30% of all…

UK Sales of electric vehicles set to almost double in 2022

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How to save energy in the energy crisis

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Why we need to improve the energy efficiency of our workplaces to combat climate change

Buildings are responsible for 29% of our annual carbon emissions in the United Kingdom (UK Committee on Climate Change), This figure is often shocking to people. When we think of the sectors responsible for high levels of carbon emissions, we likely think of transport, agriculture, manufacturing. Buildings are often overlooked. This situation is as true…