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Utility Data Should Matter to the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry was among the sectors hit the hardest by Covid-19. The expected revenue per room (RevPar) declined by 37% resulting in an estimated decline in gross operating profits (GOP) of 71% for the year. In response, CFOs and energy teams are looking to adapt their practices to secure as much profit as possible […]
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US awards $5m for next-gen nuclear scientists and engineers
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $5 million (£3.6m) in scholarships and fellowships to support the next-generation of nuclear scientists and engineers. They include 50 undergraduate scholarships and 31 graduate fellowships for students at 35 colleges and universities in 23 states. According to the DOE, nuclear power is one of the […]
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Managing European Non-Commodity Costs (NCCs)
With our first in the series of quarterly European Non-Commodity Cost podcast episodes with Karin Corbani, Lead Analyst Non-Commodity Europe, Jeremy Nicholson, Corporate Affairs Officer finds out why energy costs are increasing, even when your business has an effective procurement strategy in place, and importantly, how you can look to manage and mitigate this increasing […]
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Wessex Water takes full ownership of Albion Water
Wessex Water has acquired 100% ownership of Albion Water following the formation of a joint venture in 2016. It has bought the remaining 49% stake in Albion Water, which has sites in Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Essex and Kent, serving around 4,000 customers. It operates as a New Appointment and Variation (NAV) supplier, which offers water and […]
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Good Energy appoints new CEO
Good Energy has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer Nigel Pocklington. Mr Pocklington, former Chief Commercial Officer of Moneysupermarket Group plc, will succeed Juliet Davenport in the Chief Executive Officer role from 1st May. Juliet Davenport will remain on the board of Good Energy, taking up the role of Non-Executive Director of […]
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Greta Thunberg won’t attend COP26
Greta Thunberg has today said she is not planning to attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) due to be held in Glasgow this November. The 18-year-old climate campaigner explained on twitter her concerns about the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on attendance at the most anticipated environmental event of the year. She […]
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New York awards $6m for energy-saving and clean energy solutions
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is awarded a total of $6 million (£4.5m) for innovative energy-saving and clean energy solutions that help combat climate change. Around $3 million (£2.2m) is being provided under the Accelerate Southern Tier Awards to help entrepreneurs bring climate technology ideas to market and help participants in under-represented communities start […]
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Morrisons to become the ‘first’ UK supermarket to ditch all plastic bags
British food retailer Morrisons has unveiled plans to completely remove plastic carrier bags from all its 497 stores across the country. The move is believed to make the retail giant the first UK supermarket brand that ditches all plastic bags. The initiative is predicted to save an estimated 3,200 tonnes of plastic every year. Customers […]
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Tesco hits half million free EV charging milestone
Tesco has announced its electric vehicle (EV) charging network hit a half-million free charges milestone. The retail giant estimates that is equivalent to ten million miles driving. The company has partnered with Volkswagen and Pod Point to install free charging points at 600 supermarkets across the UK. Partners suggest the milestone means the scheme has […]
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Podcast: Outgoing Energy Institute CEO says sector is changing for better
The energy sector is changing for the better and oil and gas giants need to be part of that journey. That was the suggestion from the outgoing CEO of the Energy Institute, Louise Kingham, who has recently announced she will leave the organisation for a new role at BP after she stands down from her current role in […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas