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Ofgem raises energy cap, increasing prices for millions
Posted on 13th Feb 2019 by Ged EnnisWe recently posted right here on the blog about how energy prices are set to rise by 50% by 2020. It seems that we’re taking the first step on that journey already, as Ofgem, the UK’s energy regular, has raised the cap on the prices that energy prices are permitted to charge. The result is […]
Energy Efficiency Grant – £5K for SMEs
Posted on 8th Jan 2019 by Ged EnnisAt Low Carbon Energy, we’re proud to be the providers of the Energy Efficiency Grant. Designed to make modern solar panel solutions more accessible than ever to SMEs, the Energy Efficiency grant helps them to take greater control over two key elements of their business; the size of their carbon footprint, and the impact of […]
1 in 3 UK businesses are now generating their own power. Are you?
Posted on 27th Nov 2018 by Ged EnnisIt’s no secret that public support for the solar energy industry has never been higher. Happily, British businesses are continuing to demonstrate their commitment to green initiatives as well. According to a new report, one in three businesses are now generating their own on-site power commercial solar power. This week, our experts take a closer […]
Cost Drops In Renewable Energy Leads To Global Capacity Boost
Posted on 7th Jul 2017 by Ged EnnisIt seems like almost every other week now we’re hearing about a new record set within the energy industry – and positive ones, too! The latest one is this; in a nutshell, throughout 2016 renewable energy capacity was boosted around the world by a record amount. At the same time, the prices for them dropped […]
LEGO Hits 100% Renewable Energy 3 Years Ahead Of Schedule
Posted on 16th Jun 2017 by Ged EnnisDanish toys behemoth LEGO has hit the headlines recently – having notably committed to several renewable energy projects in recent years, they announced their intention to hit full energy efficiency by 2020. They’ve actually achieved that three years ahead of schedule – a top achievement! This week on Low Carbon, our experts take a quick […]
Record-Breaking Solar Power Hits The Headlines Again
Posted on 8th Jun 2017 by Ged EnnisSolar power continues to soar ever higher, as a record amount of solar power was generated recently. British people basked in the summer heat all across the country, while around a quarter of our energy mix was powered by solar alone. It’s the latest in a series of record-breaking achievements for renewable energy – and […]
What’s So Important About Corporate Social Responsibility?
Posted on 5th Jun 2017 by Ged EnnisWe’re all becoming ever more mindful of environmental issues as a society, which means green initiatives and corporate social responsibility (CSR) is more important for businesses than ever. Essentially CSR refers to a company’s commitment to the environmental and social impacts of its business. In this week’s blog, we’re looking at why it’s so vital […]
How To Easily Achieve Supply Chain Sustainability
Posted on 25th May 2017 by Ged EnnisAs you’d expect from a business energy services company, at Low Carbon Energy we’re passionate about helping our customers to be sustainable as possible. That’s why this week’s blog brings you some simple tips on how to improve the sustainability of your supply chains.
Public Approval Soars For Solar Energy
Posted on 19th May 2017 by Ged EnnisThis year just keeps getting better and better for solar power. In a recent quarterly survey of the British public carried out by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (commonly known as BEIS), the public responded with overwhelming approval for renewables energy, and solar energy in particular. Indeed, more so than ever before!
Everything You Need To Know About The Energy Efficiency Grant
Posted on 26th Apr 2017 by Ged EnnisIf you’re concerned about the potential cost of your solar panels – good news! You needn’t be. Our website details several ways to pay, and if you’re a Small-to-Medium sized business Enterprise (SME), the good news doesn’t stop there. Low Carbon Energy are a Carbon Trust Partner, which means that we can get you access […]
