The Challenge of Being Green

  • Kettles and boilers

    Unlike the modern jug-types, an old kettle cannot boil a single cup of water. Change your old inefficient kettle for a new type and only use the necessary amount of water when filling the kettle. You may have a large water boiler for washing cups and plates or making tea and coffee. Sometimes these are left on continuously, wasting large amounts of heat and money. Monitor the use of these boilers and only switch-on when needed. Alternatively, instantaneous water boilers should be installed wherever p

  • Monitor your radiators

    Most radiators can be controlled. Often they are needed at the start of the day but people and computers generate heat and as the day progresses, the radiators may become unnecessary. Fitting a thermostatic valve is the best option. Failing this, simply encourage staff to turn down their radiators. More.

  • Set monitors and photocopiers to energy saving mode

    Some items of equipment, such as computer monitors and photocopiers, have special functions allowing them to run on standby or energy saving mode during long periods when they are not in use. These functions in no way take away from the performance of the equipment.

Switch off lights when not needed
Lighting can account for up to one third of energy costs in buildings. That's a lot of energy and a lot of money and much of it is waste. Lights are often left on unnecessarily in sunlit areas or when offices are unoccupied,. This is as a result of habit as much as anything. Encouraging your staff to switch off lights when not needed is the best course of action.

Use other ECO materials around the home

Everything from recycled plastics and steel to sheep’s wool and reclaimed wood and rubber construction materials can all help reduce your homes. carbon footprint and save you money in the long run. See https://www.rubberroofingdirect.co.uk/green-roofs/guide-to-maintaining-your-green-roof

Switch-off office equipment when not in use

In most offices, computers, printers and associated equipment are left on for the whole day. Monitors, especially, use the most electricity and do not have to be left on continuously. The equipment not only wastes electricity but also generates heat that leads to a stuffy office or added air conditioning costs.

What They Say about new energy...

  • DECC Confirm Contingency Plan
  • New energy efficiency rating for homes highlights need for proper valuations of houses
  • Do you wish to harness an income from your land with solar panels?
    A call for commitment from the Government re: EU renewables target
    Government needs to do more to remind the public it has not killed the FIT
    The need for real data to prove renewable technology’s worth
    Feed-in-tariff is not dead!
    Pros & Cons of The Green Deal.
    The Green Deal is coming, but what does it mean?
    Time is running out for 50kwp solar systems at the top rate of feed in tariff

 

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Third Sector Climate Change Declaration June 15, 2024
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Comparing UK Solar Panel Installers could
Save Up To 65%

Compare UK Solar Panel Installers And Save Up To 65% Save Money Cut your electricity bill by 70%. Earn Money Earn over £800 per year with the feed in tariff. Accredited Companies We only deal with certified installers. Quick and Easy It might be worth talking to a number of different companies. One we have found helpful and consistently delivering high results in the commercial industry is Enviko, but please be your own judge.

 

UK Solar PV Benefits & Savings

Solar PV Cost/Savings example

This example is based on a 50kwp system with 30 degree pitch in Swindon with no grid upgrades and straight forward access. (2010)

System size: 50 kW
System cost: £75,000 +VAT
Income from FiT: £225,822 (assuming 3% RPI increase on 15.2p/kWh tariff)
Energy Savings: £106,142 (assuming unit cost = 11p/kWh)
Export Tariff Income: £15,469 (assuming inflation of 5%)
Total Profit (exc. install cost): £272,433

Benefits of Solar PV systems

    • Lower electricity bills
    • Cut carbon emissions
    • Benefit from Feed-in-tariff for 25 years
    • Cut carbon emissions
    • Improve efficiency of building
    • Sell electricity back to the grid to earn the Export tariff

    Solar PV for Farmers

    Solar can help farmers reduce energy costs and generate income at the same time. A solar PV installation can substantially reduce energy costs, especially for farms running power-hungry equipment during daylight hours. Through the feed-in-tariff you can expect a return on investment of around 8% for a 25 year period, plus the savings on your electricity costs.

    As a Solar PV specialist and accredited installer since 2004, we can help expedite planning applications and complete fit outs on permitted developments quickly and efficiently.

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Impact of Participating

The difficulty of engaging with people has meant that Bryony isn’t sure how accurately they’re sticking to their pledges. “I’m hoping that the new scheme where you can make your own pledges will improve things” she says. “It’s a good move for this audience where people are probably already doing some of the standard pledges”. Pic

Wood Burning Energy?

Converting wood into energy

The renewable energy industry in Wales is providing the potential for new Wood Energy Businesses to be established by entrepreneurial individuals or co-operatives. www.woodenergybusiness.co.uk A Wood Energy Business will need: 1. A guaranteed, local supply of wood or processed wood fuel 2.

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Solar Power

The UK embraces Solar Power

The Government has set targets for the number of UK households that will have installed solar panels to their home. Contrary to popular believe the UK has over 65% of the radiation that Spain receives which is more than enough to guarantee a the function of a Solar PV system. With the Government's feed-in tariff in place that allows an income to be produced from installing solar energy the number of homes that rely soley on solar power is set to rise.Pic