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Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance grants
The synopsis for this grant opportunity is detailed below, following this paragraph. This synopsis contains all of the updates to this document that have been posted as of 05/27/2010 . If updates have been made to the opportunity synopsis, update information is provided below the synopsis. If you would like to receive notifications of changes to the grant opportunity click send me change ...
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ESOS - Another European directive to save energy that doesn’t
The latest EU directive designed to reduce energy consumption is to force companies to complete an energy audit. The 'Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme' (ESOS) is the Government's proposed approach to implementing Article 8 of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive which requires all Member States to introduce a programme of regular energy audits for ‘large’ private organisations. The ...
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ESOS - another European directive to save energy that doesn’t
The latest EU directive designed to reduce energy consumption is to force companies to complete an energy audit. The 'Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme' (ESOS) is the Government's proposed approach to implementing Article 8 of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive which requires all Member States to introduce a programme of regular energy audits for ‘large’ private organisations. The ...
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Infographic - ESOS Routes to Compliance
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) requires participants to measure their total energy consumption including buildings, transport and industrial processes. Once significant areas of energy consumption have been identified (90% of your total energy consumption), the next step is to implement a compliant energy assessment before the compliance date of 5th December 2014. For full ...
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Infographic - ESOS Timeline
Our infographic below shows the key ESOS important dates for qualifying participants. For the first stage of the scheme, participants must determine their qualification to participate in ESOS by 31st December 2014. The next step requires the qualifying participants to notify the Environment Agency of their compliance by 5th December 2015. Due to a limited amount of energy professionals and ...
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Mandatory Energy Audits for Large Businesses?
Forcing large companies to assess their energy efficiency will save £1.9 billion over 15 years, says DECC in a consultation outlining a scheme due to launch in 2015. Some businesses in the UK are already facing mandatory carbon reporting requirements and now firms that have over 250 employees could also have to find ways to invest in energy efficiency as they will be included in the new ...
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Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) Guidance Released
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced the consultation results of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and has released guidance for businesses affected by the scheme. Part of the UK’s implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive, the introduction of mandatory energy auditing for large companies under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) ...
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ESOS – The clock is ticking...
Part of the UK’s implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive, the introduction of mandatory energy auditing for large companies under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) aims to help the EU meet its target of reducing energy consumption by 20% by 2020. With only exactly one year till the ESOS compliance date, it’s time for qualifying participants to prepare ...
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Will ESOS mean mandatory energy audits in the UK?
The Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme, or ESOS for short, is the UK Government’s approach to implementing Article 8 of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). I am sure that most reading this are well aware of the EU EED and the historical context leading up to its launch December last year. However, for those whose eyes can only comprehend a string of vowels with a trailing consonant ...
By Enerit Ltd
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Ireland`s first energy management certification scheme
Certification Europe, Ireland’s leading accredited certification body, is delighted to announce that it is now Ireland’s first and only certification body accredited to certify companies to IS 393, the Irish Energy Standard. This is a significant milestone since the introduction of the standard just over a year ago. IS 393, specifies a set of requirements which if applied to an ...
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A Ten Minute Energy Audit Could Save Your Small Business A Small Fortune
Winter is the perfect time to give your small business an energy health-check. At Utility Helpline we are experts in helping small businesses to moderate their energy usage and slim down their energy bills. With shorter days and colder weather threatening balance books, businesses must take action to battle Jack Frost. A DIY energy audit takes just 10 minutes to complete and can lead to big ...
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New training school Building Science Academy launches Building Analyst class
A new training school, Building Science Academy, is launching classes for BPI (Building Performance Institute) Building Analyst training in May. The classes will provide training for energy auditors, energy raters and contractors in preparation for the BPI Building Analyst examination. Building Science Academy’s BPI- recognized programs will serve municipalities, utilities and building ...
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EPA sponsors free training on energy audits and healthy home technologies for contractors and home improvement workers
Attention home improvement contractors and practitioners. “Health Opportunities in Energy Audits & Upgrades,” a free, one-day training course sponsored by EPA will be held on Friday, November 18 at the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, in Charleston. The class is open to energy auditors, weatherization contractors, energy program managers, healthy homes ...
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ESOS: Environment Agency begins to issue fines for non-compliance
With the first phase of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) complete and the second phase in full swing, the Environment Agency has revealed that hundreds of organisations could be issued fines for non-compliance with the energy auditing regulations. The Environment Agency has issued 300 enforcements notices for non-compliant organisations already and states that ‘failure to ...
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Taking Energy Efficient Measures Now Can Loosen Winter’s Grip on Your Home, Wallet
If this winter is anything like last year’s, brace yourself for some high heating bills again. One way to lessen the squeeze on your wallet is by taking steps to make your home more energy efficient. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program offers energy and money-saving changes people can begin to make today. Homeowners can start out by using ENERGY ...
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Enhesa Launches Service to Assist Companies with the European Energy Efficiency Audit Requirements
Thousands of companies in Europe need to complete energy efficiency audits of their operations by December 5, 2015. The 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive establishes the requirement that all companies with over 250 employees, and with annual revenues exceeding EUR 50 million or with a budget exceeding EUR 43 million per year, must hold a valid energy audit report no later than December 5, 2015 and ...
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Scottish government launches GBP 15m energy efficiency scheme
The government in Scotland is investing £15 million in a scheme to improve the energy efficiency of nearly 100,000 homes. According to the authorities, homeowners in the country will be able to access free or discounted loft insulation, free energy audits and more information on the best ways to save energy. The plan will help create 900 jobs including positions for energy advisors and ...
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Dürr well positioned after record year in 2008 – action plan for 2009
After a successful 2008 Dürr is facing the global economic downswing strengthened and proactively. The Group has a solid financial position, with an equity ratio of over 31%, low financial debt, and firmly committed credit lines until 2011. “The automobile and aicraft industries will also be placing important strategic projects in 2009 where Dürr has good chances of success”, Dürr’s CEO Ralph ...
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FirstCarbon Solutions Establishes Energy Services Subsidiary
FirstCarbon Energy Solutions to Specialize in Rebate Program Processing and Energy Savings Auditing and Verification WEST CHESTER, Pa. - FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental management optimization, today announced that it has established FirstCarbon Energy Solutions, a subsidiary dedicated to providing a suite of services to help organizations improve energy ...
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ESOS – The clock is ticking...
Part of the UK’s implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive, the introduction of mandatory energy auditing for large companies under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) aims to help the EU meet its target of reducing energy consumption by 20% by 2020. With exactly one year until the ESOS compliance date, it is now time for qualifying participants to prepare themselves by ...
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