Sainsburys saves energy while expanding.
Leading UK supermarket chain, Sainsburys, has tackled the problem of commercial expansion without adding to their carbon footprint. The Durham store will open on Monday with 50% more space, but due to the introduction of energy efficient measures and renewable technologies, the energy required to run the store will actually fall by 10%.
A report, carried out by research company, Mintel, shows that, despite the environmental policies in place, most leading retailers in the UK increase their absolute carbon footprint due to commercial expansion.
However, Sainsburys has found a way to combat this by using a biomass boiler, which burns wood pellets that would have otherwise gone to a landfill site. In addition to this, the store will also employ CO2 refrigeration which will cut down the company’s carbon footprint by a third.
The move enjoyed the backing of the UK Green Building Council as it has addressed the problem of reducing the carbon footprint of existing buildings. In the report, published by Mintel in October of last year, it was suggested that the most affective way of introducing commercial expansion and reducing your carbon footprint, was through the use of renewable energy.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Monday, 29 March 2010
Are you ready for the CRC?
The Carbon Reduction Commitment comes into effect on April 1st. It is central to the UK’s strategy for improving energy efficiency and reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions, and has been designed to raise awareness in large organisations and encourage changes in behaviour and infrastructure.
Below are five tips to prepare for the Carbon Reduction Commitment.
1. Learn what the CRC is.
A compulsory carbon emissions cap and trade scheme for all organisations using over 6,000MWh of electricity per year. You will be required to buy an allowance for each tonne of carbon you emit, starting at £12 a tonne. It is important to know whether your organisation falls under this parameter.
2. Look at the opportunities as well as the risks.
Organisations will be rewarded or penalised for their energy efficiency performance. Good performers will make money by saving money on energy bills and will receive a greater recycling benefit than the cost of their allowances. Poor performers will receive less payment back than their expenditure on allowances and will face larger energy bills.
3. Remember the CRC league table.
An annual league table is being published to track the improvements made by those participating in the scheme. It will be important to perform well, as your achievements will be there for all to see!
4. Encourage improvement in your schools
For most local authorities emissions associated with the schools in their area will be the majority of their total CRC emissions. It is important to look at the energy used in schools and how this can be reduced in a number of different ways.
5. Start taking action immediately
If your company falls into the CRC category, you will need to register before September 2010, and have accurate energy usage data from April 2010 to March 2011. It is therefore important that you start thinking of ways to save energy as soon as possible.
To read more about these tips you can click here. Or, if you would like help in preparing for the CRC visit www.power-master.co.uk for ideas on what you can do to make your company more energy efficient.
The Carbon Reduction Commitment comes into effect on April 1st. It is central to the UK’s strategy for improving energy efficiency and reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions, and has been designed to raise awareness in large organisations and encourage changes in behaviour and infrastructure.
Below are five tips to prepare for the Carbon Reduction Commitment.
1. Learn what the CRC is.
A compulsory carbon emissions cap and trade scheme for all organisations using over 6,000MWh of electricity per year. You will be required to buy an allowance for each tonne of carbon you emit, starting at £12 a tonne. It is important to know whether your organisation falls under this parameter.
2. Look at the opportunities as well as the risks.
Organisations will be rewarded or penalised for their energy efficiency performance. Good performers will make money by saving money on energy bills and will receive a greater recycling benefit than the cost of their allowances. Poor performers will receive less payment back than their expenditure on allowances and will face larger energy bills.
3. Remember the CRC league table.
An annual league table is being published to track the improvements made by those participating in the scheme. It will be important to perform well, as your achievements will be there for all to see!
4. Encourage improvement in your schools
For most local authorities emissions associated with the schools in their area will be the majority of their total CRC emissions. It is important to look at the energy used in schools and how this can be reduced in a number of different ways.
5. Start taking action immediately
If your company falls into the CRC category, you will need to register before September 2010, and have accurate energy usage data from April 2010 to March 2011. It is therefore important that you start thinking of ways to save energy as soon as possible.
To read more about these tips you can click here. Or, if you would like help in preparing for the CRC visit www.power-master.co.uk for ideas on what you can do to make your company more energy efficient.
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Sustainable Schools
Schools target Sustainability.
With sustainability becoming a major factor in the current climate, it is no surprise to learn that many schools are now taking an active role in securing a greener future. With the government planning to reduce carbon emissions by 60% in 2050, it is more important than ever to start thinking about climate change and what we can do.
Currently English schools emit an estimated 8.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. That’s around 15 per cent of public-sector emissions and 2 per cent of the national total. With schools playing an active role in the development of future generations they are ideally placed to take a lead within communities to help reduce carbon emissions.
The Sustainable Development Commission has published a report for schools entitled Carbon emissions from schools: Where they arise and how to reduce them detailing the measures which could be implemented to ensure we reach our goal of substantial reductions in carbon emissions by 2050.
With sustainability becoming a major factor in the current climate, it is no surprise to learn that many schools are now taking an active role in securing a greener future. With the government planning to reduce carbon emissions by 60% in 2050, it is more important than ever to start thinking about climate change and what we can do.
Currently English schools emit an estimated 8.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. That’s around 15 per cent of public-sector emissions and 2 per cent of the national total. With schools playing an active role in the development of future generations they are ideally placed to take a lead within communities to help reduce carbon emissions.
The Sustainable Development Commission has published a report for schools entitled Carbon emissions from schools: Where they arise and how to reduce them detailing the measures which could be implemented to ensure we reach our goal of substantial reductions in carbon emissions by 2050.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
The CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) Are you prepared?
The Carbon Reduction Commitment
It is now only one month until the introduction of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), a scheme which is being introduced by the government to combat climate change. From 1st April 2010 large public and private sector organisations will be required to take part in the scheme by reducing their carbon emissions. While the scheme is mandatory, it gives businesses a fantastic opportunity to cut down on energy costs and plan ahead for a more sustainable future.
Joan Ruddock, energy and climate change minister commented "This is a real opportunity for business and industry to take a leadership role in tackling climate change and gain reputational advantage as a result."
What is the Carbon Reduction Commitment?
The CRC is designed to improve energy efficiency by reducing carbon emissions in large organisations. Operating as a ‘cap and trade’ mechanism, the CRC will help organisations determine how much carbon they emit, and how they can reduce this number. By placing a cap on the total allowances available to each CRC member, organisations can then determine the most cost effective way of reducing their carbon emissions. The scheme is targeting large public and private organisations within the UK, who contribute almost 10% of the UK’s total emissions, affecting almost 20,000 organisations.
How you can reduce your Carbon Emissions.
Thanks to significant advancements in energy saving technology, it is now easier than ever to reduce your carbon emissions and make huge savings in the process. Powermaster is here to help the process even easier. The starting point for any business is to determine exactly where energy savings can be made, and so we offer a free, comprehensive on-site survey with no obligation to buy, so you can start saving money and energy as quickly as possible.
We offer a range of innovative new products which will help you maximize your energy efficiency and reduce your carbon emissions. To read more about our products you can visit us at www.power-master.co.uk, where you can also read how other businesses are already benefitting from our products.
It is now only one month until the introduction of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), a scheme which is being introduced by the government to combat climate change. From 1st April 2010 large public and private sector organisations will be required to take part in the scheme by reducing their carbon emissions. While the scheme is mandatory, it gives businesses a fantastic opportunity to cut down on energy costs and plan ahead for a more sustainable future.
Joan Ruddock, energy and climate change minister commented "This is a real opportunity for business and industry to take a leadership role in tackling climate change and gain reputational advantage as a result."
What is the Carbon Reduction Commitment?
The CRC is designed to improve energy efficiency by reducing carbon emissions in large organisations. Operating as a ‘cap and trade’ mechanism, the CRC will help organisations determine how much carbon they emit, and how they can reduce this number. By placing a cap on the total allowances available to each CRC member, organisations can then determine the most cost effective way of reducing their carbon emissions. The scheme is targeting large public and private organisations within the UK, who contribute almost 10% of the UK’s total emissions, affecting almost 20,000 organisations.
How you can reduce your Carbon Emissions.
Thanks to significant advancements in energy saving technology, it is now easier than ever to reduce your carbon emissions and make huge savings in the process. Powermaster is here to help the process even easier. The starting point for any business is to determine exactly where energy savings can be made, and so we offer a free, comprehensive on-site survey with no obligation to buy, so you can start saving money and energy as quickly as possible.
We offer a range of innovative new products which will help you maximize your energy efficiency and reduce your carbon emissions. To read more about our products you can visit us at www.power-master.co.uk, where you can also read how other businesses are already benefitting from our products.
London 2012 makes sustainability a priority
In 2012 the Olympic Games come to London for the first time in 64 years and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) are making sustainability one of their main priorities. The ODA have earmarked almost £4 billion in preparation for the games, with most of the money going towards new facilities. But with such a huge, worldwide event taking place, what measures are being taken to make these Olympic Games more environmentally friendly?
Right from the beginning, London has been focused on sustainability in preparation for the Games. The Changing Places programme focuses on communities and encourages their participation to help create a cleaner, greener environment. This involves the improvement of public spaces such as parks, open spaces and watersides which, in turn, helps improve the quality of the local environment around Games time and then looking further into the future.
As well as improving the already existing facilities and areas, London has ensured that the Games use as many existing facilities as possible, and, if new structures need to be built, they are planned with a long term future in mind, rather than simply for use during the Games. In those instances where long term structures would not prove beneficial, temporary structures will be built. London is seeing the Olympic Games as an opportunity to promote sustainable living throughout the whole of the UK, and this is reflected in their planning and preparation. They are the first city to embed sustainability in their preparations from the very beginning
We, at Powermaster, feel that this is a huge step in the right direction for a more sustainable life for future generations. We can help you plan for a more sustainable future, by cutting down on your energy usage and carbon emissions, while reducing your energy costs. The huge advancements in technology make sustainable living even easier, and if we begin to plan for sustainability right from the outset we can all begin to feel the benefits of a greener, cleaner Britain.
Right from the beginning, London has been focused on sustainability in preparation for the Games. The Changing Places programme focuses on communities and encourages their participation to help create a cleaner, greener environment. This involves the improvement of public spaces such as parks, open spaces and watersides which, in turn, helps improve the quality of the local environment around Games time and then looking further into the future.
As well as improving the already existing facilities and areas, London has ensured that the Games use as many existing facilities as possible, and, if new structures need to be built, they are planned with a long term future in mind, rather than simply for use during the Games. In those instances where long term structures would not prove beneficial, temporary structures will be built. London is seeing the Olympic Games as an opportunity to promote sustainable living throughout the whole of the UK, and this is reflected in their planning and preparation. They are the first city to embed sustainability in their preparations from the very beginning
We, at Powermaster, feel that this is a huge step in the right direction for a more sustainable life for future generations. We can help you plan for a more sustainable future, by cutting down on your energy usage and carbon emissions, while reducing your energy costs. The huge advancements in technology make sustainable living even easier, and if we begin to plan for sustainability right from the outset we can all begin to feel the benefits of a greener, cleaner Britain.
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