More electric cars were registered in the UK during 2019 than any other year to date, as diesel car registrations fell by more than one-fifth on a year-on-year basis – but EVs still make up a very small percentage of…
Green issues were discussed in the election like never before, amidst a climate of fear around the future of the planet. The main parties all stated they want to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by at least…
Who will charge our electric vehicles? The UK’s Electric Car (EV) market is constantly growing and the growing demand for charging capacity will be met by dedicated charger companies, utilities and the government, rather than car makers themselves. Research shows…
Eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in the UK is said to be achievable with current technology, according to a recent report. The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) stated a net-zero carbon Britain is already possible without any future technology developments. The…
Why are businesses struggling to change sustainability ambitions into actions? A survey involving over 9,000 businesses of all sizes and sectors found 96% are wanting to improve their environmental and social practices; however, this is becoming increasingly challenging due to…
Energy efficiency may not be your bread and butter if you’re in the food and drink industry, and why should it be? But spiralling energy costs brought about by a range of geopolitical factors in 2019 make it a topic…
Energy procurement is the process in which a business looks for the most favourable energy contracts that enable them to meet their needs. An energy procurement manager has in-depth knowledge of the industry and spends several hours studying the market…
Energy Management are experts in two types of procurement – water and energy. Water procurement In April 2017, the department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) introduced major changes to the water and sewage market, opening it up…
Natural water in the ground could be used as a low-carbon heat source in many towns and cities, according to research from the British Geological Survey (BGS). Data gathered from a natural ground-water system below Cardiff has resulted in the…
Renewable energy sources are growing quicker than first anticipated and could expand by 50% in the next five years, powered by an increase in solar energy. A study carried out by the International Energy Agency (IEA) showed that solar, wind…
Energy Management has a proud track record in giving young people real work opportunities through its apprenticeship scheme, and Lewis Payne is a shining example of that. Here, just shy of his second anniversary with Energy Management, Lewis talks about…
Buying energy has become far from straightforward in recent years, due to the increased complexity and volatility of the energy markets. However, the negotiating skills of our energy consultants and the outstanding relationships we enjoy with energy suppliers enable us…
A couple of days after the famous Ferrybridge power station cooling towers were razed to the ground, it was announced that, in the third quarter of 2019, for the first time history renewable energy generated more electricity than fossil fuel…
Environmental Science graduate Tabby Sutton has been promoted to the role of Water Services Manager. Tabby, 36, who left the University of West England (UWE) in 2004, has been with Energy Management for just under a year and has experience…
UK government’s commitment to Net Zero Carbon emissions – they’ve pledged to ban all petrol and diesel cars by 2040 – and improvements in battery technology, allowing even faster charging, have also contributed to an upsurge in sales of Electric…
Smart Meter roll-out deadline delayed by four years until 2024 Smart meter technology allows energy users to monitor and measure real-time energy consumption without the need for a physical meter reading, saving time and helping to improve efficiencies. Recognising the…
On the 19–20th of November, the Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo is taking place at the ExCel in London and we are delighted to be one of the 1,000 exhibitors; the only energy company at the show. Energy Management LLP…
In order to reach carbon reduction targets by 2050, there needs to be a change in the public’s behaviour when it comes to the consumption of food and clothes and modes of transport used. That is the stark warning of…
Energy Management’s Hannah Robinson takes a look at the latest geopolitical incident to cause an oil price surge. Background – what happened On the 14th September 2019, Saudi Arabia was hit by missile attacks on two oil facilities. The attacks…
Following the closure of the Feed in Tariff (FiT) to new applicants in March 2019, the need for payment for electricity exported to the grid by small-scale renewables was recognised. Thus, BEIS introduced the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). The Smart…
Effective water management has never been more important as global warming takes hold. In 15 years’ time, it is probable that demand for water in the North of England will surpass supply, potentially resulting in water shortages across the region…
Energy Management reveals its best-practice approach to installing EV (Electric Vehicle) charging points on your premises. The climate emergency declared by Parliament earlier this year has placed a further onus on the UK’s business community to reduce its carbon emissions.…
Taking place at the NEC Birmingham, on 11-12 September, Future Resource is the UK’s leading sustainability event and we’re delighted to say that Energy Management will be amongst the exhibitors. As one of the leading business energy consultancies in the…
The EU could reduce winter energy exports to Britain after Brexit, warns industry leader. According to European energy mogul, Marco Alvera, Brexit may place the UK at danger of gas supply shortages and increasing winter prices. Alvera presently heads the…
The UK National Grid’s vulnerability to unforeseen circumstances was no better demonstrated last Friday when millions of homes – mainly in London and the South East – were affected by a power cut. Up until then, most of us in…
Energy Management’s Jac Stone says Boris Johnson must put climate change and energy at the top of his long ‘to-do list’. Last week saw the arrival of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, a Brexiteer hellbent on delivering the public vote…
Leading document management services provider, Restore, is running an internal energy-saving competition after teaming up with Energy Management. Energy is one of the largest controllable overheads in commercial buildings which means there are many opportunities to make savings. As an…
Leading energy management consultancy, Energy Management has teamed up with Measure My Energy to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs. With people blockading bridges and glueing themselves to vehicles amidst a range of protests designed…
Research carried out by leading energy consultancy Energy Management LLP has revealed that NHS Trusts spend an estimated half-a-billion pounds a year on gas and electricity. Powering the public sector is a costly business. Keeping offices, hospital wards, classrooms and…
Energy Management and North Somerset Council have enjoyed a profitable relationship over many years. The background Faced with budget cuts, North Somerset Council (NSC) contacted us because they were looking for a reputable energy consultancy to help them find savings…