2nd Jun 2023
Government push on commercial solar power
The government have appointed a new solar task force to help meet their 70GW solar power by 2035 target. This task force has begun to investigate the untapped solar potential of commercial properties. At the first meeting with the new solar task forces plans were discussed for a solar revelation that could upgrade schools, warehouses, and car parks. The government plans to introduce new...
22nd May 2023
New heat initiative to drive down energy bills
The government is planning a new system to draw heat from underground which will lead to low-cost heating for many households and businesses. These projects will be given government funding as they aim at lowering gas bills for many consumers. The new clean heat network will harness the natural heat from the underground to provide a reliable and low-cost heating and hot water source for homes...
19th May 2023
Renewables taking over fossil fuels in the UK
As the UK continues to transition from coal generation to renewable energy sources, the power sector has seen a dramatic shift in recent years. In 2015, renewables accounted for 25% of all electricity generated in the country, with solar and wind proving to be increasingly popular sources of energy. Now in 2023 renewable generation accounts for 40.5% of the electricity mix. Renewables...
18th May 2023
Hospitality businesses to become net positive
A number of hospitality business groups have agreed to work towards net-positive hospitality over a five year plan. What is net positivity? Net positivity is a concept focused on creating a positive ecological impact and reducing the carbon footprint of hospitality businesses. It involves businesses taking actions that reduce their environmental impact, such as energy conservation,...
5th May 2023
Guide to heating and cooling systems for businesses
How much energy does your business waste on heating and cooling systems? As a business owner, you understand the importance of keeping your employees and customers comfortable while inside your building. However, you may not be aware that traditional heating and cooling systems are consuming up to 40% of your building's energy. This not only leads to higher energy bills but also has a negative...
28th Apr 2023
New plans to accelerate renewable energy in the UK
The Energy Network Association has set out plans to speed up connections from new renewable electricity infrastructure to the energy grid. Since the UK government set its net zero targets for the country, there has been an uproar of new connection requests from energy generators looking to connect wind and solar farms to the national grid. The applications have been more than twice the entire...