G7 ENERGY SUMMIT
The G7 Energy summit which took place on the 5th-6th May 2014, had the main aim of setting a common energy policy in order to ensure a reliable, diversified and economically sustainable energy supply on a worldwide scale. The main statement considerations regarded the need to address energy security challenges of developments in Ukraine as […]
UK ENERGY IMPORTS
The UK is reducing the number of coalmines by 97% which is causing a further import of 45m tonnes, composed for the majority of steam coal used mainly by electricity generators. In terms of gas, with a demand running at 67 mtoe, the UK has a considerable import requirement. On the other hand, renewables are […]
CHP CARBON TAX EXEMPTION
CHP carbon tax exemption is one of the financial incentives which has the main aim to reduce UK’s carbon usage and provide cost-effective solutions. In order to realize these savings it is necessary to install and operate systems to take financial benefits from these. Geoff Hobbs, Business Development Director at Bosch Commercial and Industrial Heating, […]
RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENTS: A CASE STUDY
The Energy Efficiency Investments have benefits both in terms of cost and energy consumption reductions. The Energy Department have more than 120 manufacturers that have made smart investments to save on energy costs as well as cut greenhouse gas emissions improving their bottom lines. The Bernard Matthews’ turkey farms represent an example of investment in […]
ENERGY TRIADS
Triad charges are related to National Grid’s transmission charges, they represent a great bonus for generating exported power at peak demand times. They consider three half hours between November and February each year and calculate the average demand on the national grid during these three periods. These have to be separated by a minimum of […]
Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Update
The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive, launched on 9th of April 2014, aims to promote the use of renewable heat in order to reduce the UK carbon emissions and have by 2020 at least 12% of heating coming from renewable sources. This is a part of the Renewable Heat Incentive which is formed by two schemes: […]
£5,000 Energy efficiency grant available for business – Attained by Syntegra Consulting
The low carbon energy consultants, Syntegra Consulting, have demonstrated that they lead by example and practice what they preach by successfully undertaking a full energy audit and successfully attaining approval for and ERDF Low Carbon Workspaces grant for their HQ building in Reading, Berkshire. Syntegra House is a three-storey 4,000sqft freehold property built in the […]
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