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Carbon Trust launches new business to help UK companies go green and reduce energy costs

New survey shows majority of companies expect double-digit rise in energy prices over the next three years

The Carbon Trust just launched a new business to help UK companies reduce their energy costs and install greener, more efficient technology. The launch comes as a new survey by the Carbon Trust has found that 76% of companies are more concerned than they were six months ago by rising energy costs and are very concerned about its impact on their business. Over half are expecting energy price rises of at least 11% over the next three years.

What is the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme?

Ministers have revealed they "tinkered around" with a controversial new £500m per year green tax on businesses, despite previously promising that they would overhaul the complex scheme; here, we look at what the tax is and who has to pay it.  

British Gas price rise 'could be announced tomorrow'

The company hinted on Tuesday that it might raise prices "within weeks", and experts predicted that an announcement of a 20pc rise in the cost of gas could come as soon as Friday.

UK invests £20 million to take marine energy into the mainstream

UK Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Greg Barker, yesterday announced £20 million in funding to take marine energy into the mainstream.
The investment, from the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) £200 million low-carbon fund, aims to take marine power technologies onto the next level of development.

Rockspring completes UK's first solar park

Rockspring Property Investment Managers, advised by renewable energy specialist, Ownergy, yesterday announced the completion of phase one of the UK’s first ever Solar Parks.

Energy firms given switch deadline

Energy firms are being urged by the Government to bring forward voluntary plans to ensure customers can switch to the best deals - or face legislation forcing them to do so.

In an open letter to the bosses of gas and electricity suppliers, Energy Secretary Chris Huhne calls for them to offer their ideas within the next fortnight and reach an agreement by the end of the summer.

Presenting the results of the Energy Wise project

More than 40 companies attended to the event hold to present the results of the Energy Wise project.

All attendees had the opportunity of trying the Game as well as the learning platform; leaving positive feedback for the project.

Britain, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man sign deal on renewables

Ministers from Britain, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man yesterday signed a deal to work together to exploit the region’s wind and marine energy resources.

 The ‘All Islands Approach’ aims to help and encourage developers to make the most of the commercial opportunities for generation of transmission of local renewable energy.

ENERGY-WISE Project Launch

Our FREE new online energy management tool together with the suite and training materials will be officially launched on 23rd June 2011 in Coventry; coinciding with the 8th partner meeting.

The entire partnership from seven European countries will be there supporting the launch of the e-learning suite in collaboration with Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce.

To book a place, please e-mail your name, company and contact details to lidiabm@cw-chamber.co.uk.

Energy inefficiency losing UK £100 per home

The government has today reiterated the financial case for increased investment in domestic energy efficiency, claiming poorly insulated lofts and walls are costing homeowners an average of £100 a year in increased energy bills.

 Only 57 per cent of the country's lofts have been properly insulated, and only 58 per cent of cavity walls have been filled, according to figures published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

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