energy bill Articles
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Cambridge University asks shops to shut the door
New study from Cambridge University claims that closing the door shops can cut their energy bills by ...
By Vital Energi
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Businesses fear the EMR will affect UK’s competitiveness
Businesses are concerned about the EMR impact, with 57% organisations believing that it will lead to an increase in energy bills. New research by npower shows businesses are concerned about the impact that the UK Electricity Market Reform (EMR) could have on the UK’s competitiveness in the global marketplace. At an event held by the energy firm, companies said that the focus of the EMR ...
By Vital Energi
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UK businesses face abrupt rise in energy bills
Business will face an abrupt rise in energy bills as a result of the government’s plans to cut carbon emissions and secure energy supplies, reports ...
By Vital Energi
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Building renovations and the ghost of green premiums
The benefits of higher energy quality buildings such as lower energy bills do not currently translate into higher building values. Reducing energy consumption has a direct positive impact in the form of reduced energy bills, however, when selling the asset, at the moment, there is no evidence that buyers would recognise this value. In-depth research shows that although buildings with A or B ...
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Clock ticks as CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme deadline looms
The UK government is urging organisations with annual energy bills of more than £1million to start measuring and accurately reporting their energy usage to comply with the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme that comes into force on April 1st 2010, reports ...
By Vital Energi
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Spooner Anguil Reduce Carbon and Save Energy for Interflex in Sunderland
Spooner Anguil provided Interflex in Sunderland with an RTO to reduce carbon emissions and save money on their energy bill by providing a heat ...
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Obama launches new energy efficiency scheme
The new AMP will bring together industry, universities and the US government to help manufacturers be more energy efficient. Obama has launched a $120m programme to improve the energy efficiency of US’s manufacturers. The energy efficiency scheme known as Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) would aim to bring together industry, universities and the federal government to invest in ...
By Vital Energi
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Obama launches new $120m energy efficiency scheme
The new AMP will bring together industry, universities and the US government to help manufacturers be more energy efficient. Obama has launched a $120m programme to improve the energy efficiency of US’s manufacturers. The energy efficiency scheme known as Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) would aim to bring together industry, universities and the federal government to invest in ...
By Vital Energi
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Wickes saves £500K on energy bill - Case Study
Wickes have become one of the first UK organisations to reap the benefits of training their staff in StageOne Low Energy Company training. After training 146 of their staff mainly including Store Managers, Supervisors and Keyholders, the national DIY retailer saved over £500K on their energy bill in 2014 across their 230 store estate. In February 2013, Store Manager of Wickes ...
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Frozen Foods Plant - Northeast U.S.
A major frozen foods plant in the Northeast United States has been producing quality frozen meals since the 1920’s. In frozen foods plants, refrigeration typically accounts for more than half of the total electric energy use. With skyrocketing energy bills, the company sought to increase the efficiency of their utility system. Company managers chose Pavilion’s Utility solution to maintain system ...
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How your construction company can help customers combat rising energy costs
The UK's energy prices increased rapidly last year, and energy bills could rise again when the current price cap expires in April. Experts have predicted that the price cap may increase by more than 50%. There is, however, some good news for the construction industry, as insulation may be the solution homeowners need this winter. Good insulation can make a big difference, and in fact, it can cut ...
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Rotary Kiln Insulation
With energy costs rising to record levels, no company can afford to ignore its inefficient systems. This is especially true for one ready-mix concrete company in upstate New York. Last year they spent nearly $100,000 on natural gas. While producing concrete is an inherently energy-intensive process, this company knew that by repairing and insulating their carbon steel rotary kiln, ...
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How Commercial Solar Lighting will Affect Your Business
There are plenty of folks in contracting that aren’t aware of the benefits that commercial solar lighting can bring to a business. We’ve held conferences and meetings to discuss the benefits of solar with contractors and project managers that admitted they weren’t aware of what benefits solar can bring to their plate. Here’s a quick rundown of how a corporation can benefit ...
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Investing in Energy Efficiency: The 10% Rule [Infographic]
Are you an energy manager that has recently been tasked to invest in energy efficiency measures, but have no idea how much they will cost? Does your existing energy management project need a financial boost that you don’t know how to estimate? Or perhaps you are one of the 62% of companies citing lack of access to finance & capital as their biggest barrier to implementing ...
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Are Solar Street Lights Worth the Money? (Hint: Yes)
We've all been a little nervous about making financial decisions that can either spell boon or doom. If you're looking to save money on purchasing solar street lights, we're aware of how you feel. Street lighting is not easy on the wallet, so if you make the wrong decision about lighting it can make lasting financial impacts. You may be aware that solar is an option as well. Some people are a ...
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The True Costs of Traditional Lighting vs Solar
When scrutinizing the details of a project, especially the budgeting aspect of it, it’s important to consider all options available to you in order to justify the dollar. Lighting is no stranger to this; something as simple as illumination in the dark can be incredibly expensive. We know those roads well, and we’re here to see that receipt get a little shorter. Traditional lighting ...
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Energy bill could open Southeast’s EE market
I live a kind of Tale of Two Cities, or rather tale of two regions. My work requires that I spend a lot of time covering the Northeast power markets, but I live in Southeast. So after reporting on the rich world of efficiency incentives available in places like Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York, wasn’t I surprised to find my local utility offers pauper’s fare, nothing more than an energy ...
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Loves truck stop - Portable solar lighting - Case study
About The Project Location: Kingman, AZ Organization: Loves Truck Stop Product: Brighta30W Porta Loves Logistics, a trucking corporation in Kingman, Arizona was in a bit of a pickle with the lighting project they needed to use for their truck offloading area. Their lot was next to a set of train tracks and the closest power connectivity was north of the tracks, presenting numerous ...
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Feed-in Tariffs: the energy saving option
Energy saving feed-in tariffs (ESFITs) are a relatively new concept and are designed to use the same principles as Feed in Tariffs for renewable energy (REFITs) They offer a promising way of improving electricity efficiency and reducing electricity demand, thereby decreasing carbon emissions The Electricity Market Reform proposals which form part of the 2012 Energy Bill provide a bias towards ...
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Microsoft highlights energy savings with Windows 7
Microsoft is working on a major project that would highlight the energy savings that companies can realise by switching to its latest Windows 7. Microsoft has revealed that it is working on a major project with Reading University designed to highlight the energy savings that companies can realise by switching to its latest Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 operates using about 30% less ...
By Vital Energi
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