Energy-Saving News

Avoid the CRC Scheme for 7 More Years! The Super Secret Reason To Act Now

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Ross.

Update: check out our new CRC Strategy Guide!
Been waiting to see why your company needs to act now in order to save hundreds of thousands of pounds? Here’s the answer which no-one else is talking about because they’re too preoccupied with the here and now. Look into the future and see the trouble coming…
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Act Now To Minimise Your Risk Under The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme: Business Reason 4

Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by Ross.

Will the price for carbon credits still be £12 per tonne of CO2 emitted in five years time, or will it be £50?

Will you be able to buy enough credits under the capped phase to cover your emissions in the initial bidding, or will your have to top up your credits from the [...]

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Cuts Your Energy Costs: CRC Reason 3 For Immediate Energy Efficiency Action

Posted on 08. Apr, 2010 by Ross.

‘CRC’ stands for ‘Carbon Reduction Commitment‘, and with all the focus of the scheme on carbon accounting it would be easy to be side-tracked into thinking that greenhouse gas emissions were the only thing at stake.
Energy efficiency is not just about carbon reduction.
Energy efficiency is a proven and effective way of reducing costs and defending [...]

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Business Reason No. 2 for Immediate CRC Action: The CRC League Table

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by Ross.

Yesterday we discussed reducing your carbon credit burden as a reason for your company to take immediate action under the CRC Energy Efficiency scheme. Today we focus on the reason for action which will give PR departments sleepless nights over future years: the CRC league table.
Reason 2: Get To The Top Of The Table
No company [...]

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Business Reason No. 1 to Act Now In The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme

Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Ross.

The time for talking is over and the time for action has begun. The CRC Energy Efficiency scheme is now in force with the aim of driving UK businesses into lower their carbon emissions through more efficient use of electricity. Many questions remain about the scheme, but we’ve found five resounding answers to one of [...]

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What The UK Carbon Budget 2010 Means For Small & Medium Businesses

Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by Ross.

Did Alistair Darling leave anything sweet for your business in 2010’s Carbon Budget? Probably not.
There was plenty for small and medium businesses to digest in this year’s traditional budget, especially regarding the new National Investment Corporation, doubling the annual investment allowance and the Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme, but there were little in the Carbon Budget [...]

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New Video: Cornwall Business Awards 2009 Winners Showreel for Somar International Ltd

Posted on 17. Jul, 2009 by Ross.

From the 2009 Cornwall Business Awards, here’s the official video that accompanied Somar International Ltd winning the Best Diversification Award. The video, which was shown on the night of the awards as part of the announcement of Somar’s win, was presented by John Smith, Chief Executive of BBC Worldwide.

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Paltry Energy Efficiency Leaves UK Facing Large Post-Recession Emissions Rise

Posted on 02. Jun, 2009 by Ross.

Recent analysis of the UK reduced electricity consumption implies that energy efficiency measures are still too scarce to impact emissions and competitiveness after the current economic recession.
Electricity use in the UK for the first three months of 2009 dropped by 3.2% compared to the same period the previous year, despite colder mean temperatures. The majority [...]

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Somar Business Opportunity Seminar: 18th June 2009, Heathrow, UK

Posted on 23. May, 2009 by Ross.

As part of our efforts to attract dynamic, business-minded professionals to our extensive worldwide network of Distributors, Somar International is hosting a seminar to discuss our exciting business opportunity in the energy-saving industry. The event, ideally located near to Heathrow Airport in the UK, will give potential distributors the opportunity to meet face-to-face with some [...]

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Somar International Win Best Diversification At Cornwall Business Awards

Posted on 15. May, 2009 by Ross.

Somar International Ltd, a leading business in the field of energy saving technology for commercial and industrial enterprises, is delighted to announce that it has won the Best Diversification Award at the 2009 Cornwall Business Awards. The award recognises the outstanding range of energy saving products which Somar International now offers both in the UK [...]

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The UK’s Carbon Budget - What It Means For Small And Medium Businesses

Posted on 22. Apr, 2009 by Ross.

Most companies pay attention to the UK’s Budget to see how the government’s new plans for taxation and spending will effect their business. This year, however, the Budget included the world’s first national carbon budget, adding another variable which businesses will have to factor into their outlooks.
The Budget’s environmental section is buried deep into the report, [...]

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