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7
Dec

Windmills and LightbulbThere have been many questions regarding this governments commitment to ‘green energy’ since the last cabinet reshuffle with the new energy minister having a reputation for being less than keen on renewables and investing in sustainable technologies. Are we still pursuing the goals we’ve set out or will things change direction somewhat? The UK population remains convinced that the sustainable, green, renewable…call it what you like, is here to stay and a reasonable proportion are happy to invest in it either on a domestic or commercial basis. Perhaps the uptake may be slower than hoped and having taken the odd beating here and there [especially with Feed In Tariff cuts] – but it is not going to be stopped. continue

Category : Alternatives | Energy Production | Going Green | Blog
12
Nov

Haven Power WebsiteHaven Power it seems have taken an Autumnal leaf out of the fashion industry’s book lately. They have taken the view that if you continue offering the same product year after year, season after season, interest can stagnate and relying on the simple core demand for your product is not sufficient in what is becoming a much less straightforward energy marketplace. So, as we head into Winter, Haven are announcing a whole new line of products that they are enthusiastically parading down the proverbial catwalk of the UK business energy marketplace.
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Category : Electricity Prices | Energy Companies | Energy Prices | Blog
21
Sep

Lindhurst Engineering was formed in 1985 initially to provide innovative solutions to the UK mining market, focusing particularly on the operational functionality of coal-face equipment. More recently, the company has focused upon green technologies, in particular, biomass digestion units used to produce gas from a new form of anaerobic digestion with increased efficiency and reduced physical footprint. As part of the Torse Ltd Sustainable Energy Study Torse staff interviewed Martin Rigley, Managing Director of Lindhurst Engineering about the biomass technologies they are currently developing. You can also see more information about the company by visiting http://www.lindhurstinnovation.co.uk/

Video Content

00:21 > 01:00 – Introduction to Lindhurst Engineering
01:01 > 02:14 – Overview of the biomass project with the University of Nottingham
02:15 > 03:11 –  Biomass application for local agriculture
03:14 > 04:09 – Main Barriers for the uptake of sustainable energy technologies
04:10 > 05:25 – Public concerns about new sustainable energy technologies
05:26 > 07:43 – Advice for companies similar to Lindhurst Engineering
07:44 > 09:22 – The future of green tech and biomass anaerobic digestion

Category : Alternatives | Carbon Emissions | Energy Production | Going Green | Legislation | Blog
4
Sep

NOTE:This video provides SME businesses with a step by step guide to reducing energy costs, conserving energy and initial advice on using green technologies. If you have not already applied these recommendations, following these steps WILL save you money.

The Nottingham Energy Partnership is a registered charity with 10 years experience in driving the forward the climate change agenda and educating public about the energy efficiency among other issues. Jerome Baddley, Sustainable Energy Development Manager from Nottingham Energy Partnership was interviewed by Torse about conservation of energy, the barriers to businesses making the most of savings and efficiencies and the ways in which business can reduce energy bills, moderate costs and increase energy savings. You can see more information at http://www.nottenergy.com.

Video Content

00:19 > 01:06 – Introduction to NEP activities
01:08 > 02:06 – Typical resistance to change from SME businesses
02:06 > 02:39 – Businesses do not want disruption to operations
02:39 > 03:18 – Top management level often requires culture change
03:20 > 04:12 – The future of the energy market and rise in energy costs
04:13 > 06:44 – What businesses can do to reduce energy costs
06:45 > 09:13 – Alternatives to reduce costs and the hierarchy of savings
09:14 > 09:36 – Reducing carbon emissions

Category : Alternatives | Carbon Emissions | Energy Production | Going Green | Legislation | Blog