Siemens Energy has received an order for the supply of 68 wind turbines with a capacity of 2.3 megawatts (MW) each from SSE Renewables (SSER).

100kVA & 120kVA UPS units now join the 200kVA Green Power UPS with approval from The Carbon Trust’s ECA scheme.

May saw the 200kVA Green Power UPS gain approval from The Carbon Trust. Now four further uninterruptible power supply systems have met the strict criteria from the Inland Revenue’s Enhanced Captial Allowances (ECA) scheme.

Polypipe Ventilation, manufacturer of energy-efficient domestic and light commercial ventilation systems, is delighted to have participated in the innovative South Lanarkshire College Aurora low-energy house project.

Today the UK Government became the first in the world to publish plans that will set out how every major department will address the challenge of climate change in the UK.

The Carbon Reduction Delivery and Adaptation Plans detail each department’s commitment to minimise the damage of climate change, by reducing emissions and by preparing for inevitable change in the UK climate.

Looking to make big gains in reducing your carbon obligations under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme?

There are precious few projects able to make easy wins in your attempts to save energy, carbon and money, so your company needs to make the most of the opportunities available. Lighting retrofits are one of the fastest and most hassle-free projects available, leading to massive cost/carbon reductions and return on investment periods of three years or less: perfect for your speedy climb to the top of the CRC league tables!

Significant savings of up to £135 a year off electricity bills are demonstrated

Independently verified trial results have confirmed the substantial money, energy and carbon emission savings that can be achieved by fitting a VPhase unit.  VPhase plc has released the data from trials that took place across several properties in the UK, showing savings in electricity consumption of between 6% and 12%. 

Harnessing the full potential of marine energy could provide enough power for up to 15million homes and save up to 70million tonnes of C02 by 2050 according to the Government’s Marine Energy Action Plan, released today. The document also highlights the potential for the marine energy sector to provide up to 16,000 jobs, with a quarter of these in exports.

New guidelines published today will help regional authorities assess the potential for renewable and low-carbon energy in their area.

The guidelines, published by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today will help English regions set themselves ambitious renewable targets in their new Regional Strategies, in line with the UK's overall target for 15% renewable energy by 2020.

Paving the way for ‘pay as you save’ green finance to make energy efficiency pay from day one
- Up to 7 million British households to benefit from eco upgrades by 2020
- Up to 65,000 jobs in the green home industry
- Energy companies and local authorities to join forces to help consumers
- New standards for social and rented accommodation to be proposed
- A green transformation of Britain’s homes will take place over the next decade – making them more comfortable, warmer and cheaper to run – under new plans set out by the Government today.