A recent undercover investigation by Which? magazine into solar energy systems highlighted that some PV Installer companies were using ‘dodgy sales tactics and giving poor advice’ to consumers. At a time when consumer demand for the technology is growing rapidly and the wide spread knowledge of PV panels may be limited, any high profiled breach [...]
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Low carbon air conditioning
As managers come under increasing pressure to cut carbon emissions, air conditioning purchasing is coming under close scrutiny, explains Daikin UK’s Simon Keel
Large-scale users of energy are under pressure to reduce CO2 emissions and meet government targets. This pressure has manifested itself in a constant stream of legislation, standards and regulations. This article looks [...]
Emtac Ltd Branch out into Solar PV
In response to client feedback Emtac Ltd is now branching into Solar PV (Photo Voltaic) project management. This will work alongside existing work stream channels whilst complementing our current services of energy management and will be another fantastic opportunity for our clients to make significant energy savings and financial rewards moving forward. However you must [...]
Energy Efficiency Events A Success
Emtac have been a member of the Chamber of commerce for several years and have really benefited from some of the services and events that they have hosted. We have worked with the Rotherham chamber of commerce to host energy efficiency events to help fellow members save energy and to give them the benefit of [...]
CRC deadline for carbon footprint and anual report
The deadline for full participants of the CRC is fast approaching submissions have to be made before 29th July 2011. failure to submit either will result in steep fines.
Fines will be charged at £5,000 for each document, which could mean a £10,000 fine if both are not submitted. For every day that these documents are not submitted, up to 40 [...]
Coalition Consults on Efficiency Plan
“Green Deal” is a flagship policy to enable property owners and tenants to fund energy efficiency improvements through funding which will be legally associated with their energy meter and repaid out of the cost savings resulting from the installed Green Deal Measures. It is a key element of the Energy Bill currently passing through parliament.
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New funding for farmers now available
Farmers in Yorkshire and Humber have a new chance to apply for up to £25,000 funding for more efficient equipment, it was announced today. The funding can be used to buy equipment that will help reduce running costs for farmers, slashing the amount they need to spend on fertiliser and energy.
The list of equipment that [...]
Inaccurate or late CRC returns face fines up to 11 per cent of fuel bills
Businesses that make inaccurate or tardy returns as part of their Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) reports could face extra costs of up to 11 per cent of the value of their fuel bills, according to Price Waterhouse Coopers.
First submissions under the CRC are due in July. In a new study, the accountancy firm warns that [...]
Emissions to be cut by 50% by 2025
Emissions to be cut by 50% by 2025
A limit on the total amount of greenhouse gases to be emitted by the UK between 2023 to 2027 has been proposed to cut Britain’s emissions by 50% from 1990 levels and highlighting the Government’s commitment to being the greenest government ever.
The proposal, set out by Energy and [...]
Building Tenants ’should be required to obtain a DEC’
The CIBSE Journal reports:-
Occupiers of commercial buildings should be required to obtain an energy certificate, while landlords should produce a landlords energy statement for the base building, according to an industry working group. The proposal comes in a report, backed by CIBSE, that was due to be published by the UK Green Building Council (UKGB) [...]
