News from 9 April 2015 on edie

ESOS awareness on the rise, but energy managers remain sceptical

EXCLUSIVE: The majority of UK businesses are now aware of the impending Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), but the minority of affected businesses believe it will actually help them develop plans to become more energy-efficient.

Edie explains: Electricity Market Reform

The cost of the Government's Electricity Market Reform (EMR) landed on some electricity bills for the first time in April, undoubtedly prompting surprise for some, as around 15% of business weren't aware of the policy at all.

Energy

First ‘greener’ pylons erected in UK

National Grid has finished construction of its new 'greener' electricity pylons at a trial site in Nottinghamshire.

Gatwick oil must stay in the ground, say green groups

An oil well containing up to 100 billion barrels of oil has been discovered under West Sussex, but environmental groups have warned that the oil should stay in the ground in favour of the UK's clean energy transition.

Sustainability Live: What the speakers have to say…

With Sustainability Live 2015 less than two weeks away, we have selected our top quotes from some of the industry experts that will be leading the discussions throughout the three-day show.

Big data emerges as sustainability differentiator

More and more large companies are embracing sustainability, but once the low-hanging fruit is picked, companies need to use more advanced data analysis to identify further opportunities and risks.

New energy storage system to foster renewables growth in Europe

Europe will take a step closer towards a low-carbon power grid as Ireland starts work on a viable energy storage system in the coming weeks.

Government’s low-carbon policies pose jobs threat for food and drink sector

More than a quarter of UK food and drink manufacturers could cut jobs and freeze recruitment thanks to rising energy costs, according to an Npower poll.

edie energy management survey: Businesses ‘more committed than ever’

EXCLUSIVE: Employee engagement, behaviour change and technology upgrades are the key areas businesses are focusing on to become more energy efficient, but funding remains the biggest barrier to initiating energy-saving programmes.

Day: 9 April 2015