domestic energy efficiency News

Report on trends for non-domestic energy efficiency published

A new report called Energy Efficiency Trends has been published by EEVS, the leading UK provider of independent performance information and analysis services for energy efficiency. The report provides essential insight for consumers and suppliers of non-domestic energy efficiency and includes a special feature on Energy Performance Contracting. Energy Efficiency Trends is collated survey ...

Mar. 11, 2013

By Drumbeat Energy Limited

Global Business Summit on Energy: £100 million fund for green investment announced

A new £100 million fund for green investment was announced today by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. Speaking at the Global Business Summit on Energy the Deputy Prime Minister revealed that the UK Green Investments (UKGI) team, based in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, will provide initial funding of £100m to two Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency (NDEE) fund managers ...

Aug. 6, 2012

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

The Drumbeat on energy efficiency trends Volume 3

The third instalment of Energy Efficiency Trends – EEVS’ quarterly review of the market for non-domestic energy efficiency was published last week. We regard Energy Efficiency Trends as a hugely valuable source of information and guidance for the industry and as such, we decided to sponsor it. Here’s a bit of background as to why we think this research provides such an essential ...

May 13, 2013

By Drumbeat Energy Limited

Highlights of energy efficiency trends – Vol.3

The third instalment of Energy Efficiency Trends– EEVS’ quarterly review of the market for non-domestic energy efficiency has just been published. The review provides essential insight and market intelligence for the non-domestic energy efficiency sector. We are proud to have supported EEVS by sponsoring the report and in case you haven’t seen it, we are sharing the highlights ...

May 13, 2013

By Drumbeat Energy Limited

Energy Efficiency Trends – Key facts [INFOGRAPHIC]

The recent Energy Efficiency Trends report published by EEVS, (the leading UK provider of independent performance information and analysis services for energy efficiency) provides essential insight for consumers and suppliers of non-domestic energy efficiency. This handy infographic shows the quick facts and key trends from the survey and report. EEVS Energy Efficiency Trends Survey – ...

Mar. 12, 2013

By Drumbeat Energy Limited

Letter to the guardian on 30% EU emissions cut from Chris Huhne and EU environment ministers

The EU Commission’s 2050 low-carbon roadmap released last week needs to raise Europe’s sights beyond its current 2020 emission reduction targets. While the EU has agreed that emissions must be reduced by at least 80% by the middle of the century, it has not so far set out how to do it. We believe it’s vital such a plan starts now rather than in forty years’ time, and is a ...

Mar. 14, 2011

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

German G20 presidency: Ecofys supports German Ministry for Economic Affairs in the Energy Sustainability Working Group

The German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) contracted Ecofys to support it in the preparation and implementation of the Energy Sustainability Working Group under the German G20 presidency 2017. In the course of the project, Ecofys together with its partners will analyse the potential contribution of the following sectors and elements to a global sustainable energy supply: Energy ...

Jun. 14, 2016

By Ecofys

Improving non-domestic RHI: Have your say

We have started a LinkedIn discussion on ways to improve the non-domestic RHI scheme ahead of a review next year. Since it was launched in November 2011 the non-domestic RHI has driven the uptake of 0.5 TWH of renewable heat and given out £21.8m in incentive payments. To date our focus for the RHI has been on maximising the cost effective deployment of renewable heat (within budget), ...

Dec. 9, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Secretary Chu joins with world leaders to sign international partnership for energy efficiency cooperation

The Department of Energy announced this week that U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu joined with top energy leaders from around the world to launch the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC). As part of the Group of 8 (G8) Energy Ministers Meeting in Rome this weekend, G8 members and other interested countries took steps to accelerate the implementation of energy ...

May 27, 2009

By US Department of Energy

Report Reveals Dramatic Energy Efficiency Impacts, Warns Of Stalled Progress In Face Of Climate Challenge

Energy efficiency is a diverse and immensely powerful toolkit that has saved hundreds of billions of dollars in energy costs while preventing sharp increases in greenhouse gas emissions, but progress is now at risk of stalling, a recent report finds. The first-of-its-kind report from the Alliance to Save Energy, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, and the Business Council for ...

Jan. 9, 2020

By Smart Grid Observer

Greg Barker on Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation in Great Britain monthly and quarterly figures

Commenting on Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation in Great Britain monthly and quarterly figures, Gregory Barker, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change said:: “It’s great that May was such a successful month for the Green Deal with 23,811 assessments carried out – the second highest rate ever. And it’s even more encouraging that 76% of people who’ve ...

Jun. 19, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Government and energy suppliers reach agreement to help consumers get best deal

The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced how the Government and energy suppliers will put people in control of their energy bills by making sure that they can easily find and get the best deal for them. The initiative will complement other proposals that Ofgem is progressing to protect consumers - and help build consumer trust in energy markets. In the meantime, to help ...

Apr. 11, 2012

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Response to the Which? press notice “Cut the Big Six energy companies down to size, George”

In response to the Which? press notice “Cut the Big Six energy companies down to size, George”, a government spokesperson said: “We welcome this contribution to the debate, and agree that stronger competition is the key to tackling energy bills. The government is working hard to help people with their rising energy bills by improving competition, making the nation’s homes ...

Oct. 29, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Energy Efficiency Strategy: 2013 Update

The Government is today publishing the Energy Efficiency Strategy: 2013 Update. In November 2012 the Coalition published the first ever Government Energy Efficiency Strategy, which sets out our mission to seize the energy efficiency opportunity in the UK. The 2013 Update focuses on the significant progress that has been made over the last 12 months. Since the publication of the Energy ...

Dec. 16, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

News story: Greg Barker comment on fuel poverty statistics

Commenting on today’s fuel poverty annual report and fuel poverty statistics for 2011, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said: “I am very encouraged by this modest fall in the number of households living in fuel poverty. “But there is absolutely no room for complacency. There is still an unacceptably high number of people living in cold, damp, unhealthy conditions. “However ...

May 16, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Greg Barker, Mail article - Coalition’s pledge to make energy firms help needy

With sub-zero temperatures focussing everyone’s attention on keeping warm and safe this week, the coalition announced a new requirement on energy companies to up their efforts helping their most vulnerable customers. The new coalition initiative should benefit older, poorer pensioners and give them up to £130 off their electricity bill per year. Other groups such as low income ...

Dec. 5, 2010

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

The Power of Energy Efficiency for Brands and Employee Engagement

Improving energy efficiency at America’s businesses is as important to brand building as it is to growing the bottom line, according to the study, reSources 2012. The report shows that while 85 percent of companies claim that electricity cost reductions are essential to staying financially competitive, almost as high a proportion – 81 percent – believe they are critical to brand building. ...

Dec. 11, 2012

By 3BL Media

Davey “determined to tackle scourge of fuel poverty”

Following an independent review and a consultation a new definition of fuel poverty has been set out today to ensure support is targeted at those who need it most. Following an independent review and a consultation a new definition of fuel poverty has been set out today to ensure support is targeted at those who need it most. A household will be defined as ‘fuel poor’ if its: ...

Jul. 9, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Edward Davey on Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation monthly figures

Commenting on the monthly Green Deal and ECO statistics Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change said: “We’re aiming to make 1 million homes warmer and more energy efficient by March 2015 – and we’re on track with nearly 800, 000 homes helped through ECO and the Green Deal by the end of August. More than 350, 000 homes have now had a Green Deal ...

Oct. 21, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Switch for bigger daylight savings

With the clocks going back this weekend households are being encouraged to use their extra hour to save £200 on average by switching energy supplier. Choosing a new energy tariff only takes about 45 minutes, during which time you could save enough money for over 30 trips to the cinema, a music festival ticket, or even a home energy efficiency assessment leading to further savings. ...

Oct. 25, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change