Deadline for proof of carbon footprint reduction
A deadline is fast approaching for companies bidding for large Government contracts to prove how they are reducing their carbon footprint as part of the national drive towards Net Zero in 2050. From 30th September, contractors hoping to secure Government contracts worth more than £5million will have to provide a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) explaining […]
ESOS
The Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) main aims is to reduce demand for energy from industry, businesses and the public sector, to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 and helping households to cut their energy bills. Adopting ESOS the UK’s government meets the requirements set out in Article 8 EU Energy […]
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING (EnPC)
The energy performance contracting (ENPC) could be defined as a financial mechanism which incorporates energy conservation measures. Furthermore, currently it is an obligation of the UK government to provide guidance to all the organisations that would like to enter into an EnPC. In fact, despite the fact that they have been around in the UK […]
Government scales back Part L ambitions with 6% carbon reduction
Part L revision is planned to be introduced next year in order to lessen the already-set ambitious carbon reductions for new buildings. Additionally, public consultation is currently taking place on how to achieve zero carbon homes. Carbon reductions have been suggested to change to 6% for new homes and 9% for new non domestic buildings. […]
Does natural ventilation enhance the result of a commercial EPC rating?
Passive ventilation systems for commercial premises are being claimed to have been proven to be a strategy to attain an A-rated Energy Performance Certificate. This enhanced energy efficiency attracts BREEAM points. In comparison to AC tempered building environments it has been stated that it can reduce energy consumption by up to 50% and capital cost […]
