Brexit could make UK dumping ground for less energy efficient goods
Weaker energy efficiency standards for consumer goods after Brexit could mean products that are more expensive to run are dumped in the UK, it has been warned.
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Home energy efficiency advances leave entire communities behind
Home energy efficiency should be part of the UK’s infrastructure programme to help communities who have been “left behind”, the Government’s climate advisers have urged.
Scottish firm using Internet of Things to boost energy efficiency
A Scottish internet of things company is taking part in a £900,000 research and development project to develop breakthrough technology in the energy efficiency market.
OGUK lauds companies for “tooling up”
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) yesterday hailed the increase in demand for “tools” it helped develop in an effort to improve efficiency in the industry. The trade association said more than 900 companies had signed up to the industry mutual hold harmless (IMHH) deed. OGUK said the deed, which was originally developed in 2002, helped firms clarify the allocation of risks and avoid doubling up on the insurance of identical liabilities offshore.
Al Gore “puzzled” by recent UK Government moves on green policies
Former US vice president and climate campaigner Al Gore has said he is “puzzled” by recent UK Government moves to cancel a raft of green policies.