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Businesses offered £4m for innovative clean energy projects
Innovative projects that can help decarbonise, digitise and decentralise energy and support the UK’s transition towards a low carbon economy are being offered a share of £4 million. The Clean Growth Innovation Fund, launched by Innovate UK – part of UK Research and Innovation – and French utility company ENGIE, is seeking businesses to apply […]
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Welsh Water hopes to make a splash with £440k annual savings
Welsh Water is expecting savings of more than £440,000 a year following the implementation of new optimisation techniques at two of its water treatment works. It signed a three-year contract with Veolia last year, which is assisting the water company with identifying, delivering and maintaining cost savings, with a focus on energy, chemical and water […]
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Toyota to start public road trials of solar-powered cars
Toyota has announced it is to start trialling solar-powered cars on public roads this month. Solar battery cells with “high efficiencies” previously developed by electronics giant Sharp to create an onboard solar panel for the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) have been installed on the roof, bonnet and tailgate of Toyota’s Prius […]
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Levi Strauss steps up efforts to slash supply chain emissions
Levi Strauss Co is stepping up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water use in its supply chain. The jeans giant has signed an agreement with IFC, a member of the World Bank, to help meet its corporate sustainability objectives. IFC will work with 42 Levi Strauss suppliers and mills in 10 countries – […]
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Guest Blog: Haydn Young – The Wright Commission Awards
Calling energy management innovators “Every once in a while, a new technology, an old problem and a big idea turn into an innovation.” (Quote -Dean Kamen). The problem is new ideas need to be tested and trialled before they become commercial offerings. A solution: The Wright Commission Awards The Wright Commission is a competition to […]
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Continued growth leads to new openings for NGP – UK’s leading energy procurement specialist
A global growth strategy has helped drive increased success for Northern Gas and Power (NGP), the energy management specialist headquartered on the stunning Gateshead Quayside. From humble beginnings in 2012 in the owner’s South Shields’ bedroom; the business has grown to become the UK’s leading energy procurement specialist, with offices stretching across four continents. In […]
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MPs launch inquiry into net zero government
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched a new inquiry into whether the government is ready to “lead by example” on net zero emissions targets. It will focus on the sustainability of the government’s estate and procurement processes and what action it needs to take to achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2050 […]
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Latest Jobs – Energy Consultant – Utility Alliance
As an Energy Consultant, you will be sourcing and generating new business. You will be responsible for generating your own revenue streams and maximizing opportunities. Procuring contracts for new business clients and advising them on the best solution to suit those needs. The key role responsibilities will include: Identifying and developing new business prospects Managing […]
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Brook Green Supply
Brook Green Supply manages a diverse portfolio of Industrial and Commercial energy consumers across the UK. Energy markets are evolving rapidly and by specialising in the IC sector of the market, we can provide our customers with the highest level of expertise and focus. The massive growth of renewables in the UK energy markets has […]
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Haven Power
As part of Drax Group, Haven Power is enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future by supplying renewable electricity and energy services to UK businesses. Existing clients include local organisations such as Suffolk FA and household names like Edgbaston Stadium, Gatwick Airport, Thames Water and Yeo Valley. Haven Power’s solutions range from energy optimisation […]
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