ISO 50001 is an internationally recognised standard for Energy Management. It is recognised as the standard practice framework for managing your energy performance and addressing your energy costs, while helping you to reduce your environmental impact and meet emissions reductions targets.
The deadline for businesses to register with the Environment Agency (EA) their compliance with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has now passed.
A new hydroelectric plant at Rydal Hall opening earlier this year is contributing to the Diocese of Carlisle becoming carbon neutral in its use of electricity across all of its properties.
We have read many articles recently that express concerns about how many companies have notified the Environment Agency that they have complied with their ESOS obligations. Astonishingly this figure currently sits around 2% – approximately 200 of the estimated 10,000 businesses that are expected to participate.
Following the Summer Budget 2015 the government announced that they plan to cut subsidies for green energy in a bid to reduce costs for consumers. The intention behind this decision is to reduce energy bills for British families and businesses and meet energy goals as cost-effectively as possible.