Nearly 4% of small businesses measure carbon emissions

A new report indicates a lack of data on direct and indirect emissions and renewable energy use, with less than a third having dedicated environmental committees on their boards

Centrica unveils plan to slash energy usage

Centrica has partnered with The Pirbright Institute to implement an on-site technology plan aimed at reducing net energy use by over 10% by 2026

Deal struck on reducing EU buildings emissions and energy use

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the EU buildings sector by 2030 and make it climate-neutral by 2050

IEA: Global push for energy efficiency faces pace challenge

The International Energy Agency highlights that progress is insufficient to meet climate targets, emphasising the need to double the pace of efficiency improvements this decade

Net Hero Podcast – Chris Skidmore continues his mission

I chat to Chris Skidmore about his forthcoming book Mission Zero and his view on our current progress to that 2050 target he set!

Green hydrogen project on Teesside moves forward

With production set to begin in 2026, HyGreen Teesside is on track to be among the UK’s largest green hydrogen facilities

Energy bill alert: Submit meter reading to unlock savings of £426

Households are given a few weeks to take a meter reading, ensuring an annual saving of £426 as energy bills are set to be capped at a lower level by Ofgem on 1st July

UK achieves 13% reduction in carbon footprint

The reduction in the carbon footprint during 2020, was primarily influenced by decreased emissions from transportation, domestically produced goods and services, according to a report

Cornwall Council responds: Lights left on lead to staff training

Cornwall Council has responded to reports over lights left on at one of its buildings by announcing staff training to ensure lights are switched off

‘Brits stopped enough peak energy use to power 10m homes’

That’s following the anti-energy blackout scheme ran by National Grid ESO last winter