Resulting from the publication of Professor Dieter Helm CBE’s review, people are being asked to submit their opinions on how the cost of energy can be cut. On 7th November the government launched a call for evidence on reducing the cost of…
Wood is one of the largest sources of energy used worldwide, over two billion people use wood energy or heat. But how bad does the combustion of wood effect our environment? On 23rd February, Chatham House released a report stating…
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010 established a trading scheme for greenhouse gas emissions, whether direct or indirect, in the UK. It applies to emissions from supplies of gas and electricity by large organisations in the public and private…
“The carbon budget for the 2028–2032 budgetary period is 1,725,000,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.” The UK Government has passed the 5th Carbon Budget, missing the deadline of 30th June, although there unlikely to be any consequences of this. The…
Following the recent scandal surrounding some car manufacturers ‘cheating’ emissions tests to present lower Nitrogen Oxide levels during testing than are achievable in normal use, the UK Government has concluded it’s own research in to the problem. “Vehicles tested…
Clean Air Zones in the UK by 2020 Zones to reduce the pollution in city centres The five cities that will have these zones by 2020 are Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Derby and Southampton. Clear Air Zones Will Not Affect Private…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=12&entry=entry151214-153340 For two weeks, the leaders of almost 200 countries have been residing in Paris to take part in negotiations about climate change. Now, a deal has been struck which will see all countries…
ESOS deadline of 5th December 2015 is fast approaching. Not too late to comply. Environment Agency [quietly] suggests “Enforcement action will not normally be taken provided your notification is received by 29 January 2016.” AND those implementing ISO 50001 may…
Government Ends Funding for Green Deal. No replacement scheme announced. Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=07&entry=entry150729-220305 Content The UK Government has announced it is ending it’s funding of the Green Deal Scheme, which offered cash back on household energy efficiency…
Summary Amend various acts and repeals others that no longer have a practical use. Apprenticeship provisions (sections 3 to 5 and schedule 1) into force on 26 May 2015 Removal of employment tribunals’ power to make wider recommendations (section 2)…