Most firms shy away from energy efficiency technologies due to “high upfront costs”

The majority of businesses who opt not to install energy efficiency technologies do so because of what they perceive as “high upfront costs” and savings that are only visible on the long-term, a recent report has been able to reveal.

The EU launches €6.4m (£4.48m) project to bolster energy efficiency in buildings

The EU has launched a new project worth €6.4 million (£4.48m) aimed at improving green building technologies and helping in the reduction of carbon emissions, a recent news report has been able to reveal.

Primary school students take energy efficiency masterclass

Primary school students from two schools in Bolton took part in a workshop by National Energy Action to be taught how important it is to keep fuel costs down in the winter months in conjunction with Wigan Council’s Affordable Warmth Access Referral Mechanism (AWARM).

The benefits of energy efficiency can’t be ignored, Energy Minister argues

The concept of energy efficiency will have huge potential benefits on the long run and its benefits are “far too huge to be ignored”, the UK’s Energy Minister Lord Bourne has recently said.

Big Six energy supplier loses further 200,000 customers

One of the UK’s Big Six energy suppliers has reportedly lost around 200,000 customers during what it describers as a „tough year”, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

Food giant commits to energy saving

One of the world’s largest food companies has announced a new partnership with a leading UK university to explore resource efficiency across a range of its operational value chain, a recent news report has been able to find.

Energy use worldwide to grow by a third over 25 years, IEA report suggests

The energy use is set to grow by one-third over the next 25 years, with emerging economies being the most important drivers for growth, a recent report by the IEA (International Energy Agency) has been able to reveal.

UK businesses offered chance to delay ESOS compliance

The majority of UK businesses are far from complying with the requirements laid out under the Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme (ESOS), the most recent data released by the Environment Agency has been able to reveal.

Majority of UK firms have no plans for a „low carbon” economy, study reveals

Almost 90 percent of UK businesses have no plans in place for a “low carbon” economy, recent research by Aston University has been able to reveal.