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The Business Resource Efficiency Improvement Grants programme BREIG

Written on 06 Jan 2010, 11:46 AM

The Business Resource Efficiency Improvement Grants programme (BREIG)

helps businesses in the Yorkshire and Humber region to improve their resource efficiency; providing grants and access to third party expertise to target reductions in waste, energy and/or water whilst at the same time boosting bottom-line profits.

As part of the CO2 Sense Yorkshire programme, BREIG helps support the cost of capital investment, consultancy or training that results in the greater use of recycled or environmentally friendly processes and materials, reduced energy, fuel or water consumption, reduced landfill waste and improved production efficiencies.

Businesses can apply for a capital grant of up to £8,000, a consultancy grant of up to £2,000 and a training grant of up to £500 to help put in place measures which will cut waste and usage of energy and water.

Grants are available until 31st March 2012... Read more

 

Energy Grants For SME and Sole Trader

Written on 06 Jan 2010, 11:45 AM

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Business Link are offering SEEDA funded grants for their Energy Grant 500 scheme. Businesses with an annual spend of £1,500 - £30,000 can claim for these £500 grants.

What's Included:-
 - Your energy meter and return envelope
 - A sheet of 'switch off' stickers
 - 2 Carbon Trust posters
 - 'What to Do' info sheet
 - Walkaround checklist
 - Grant Application Form

What you need to do....
Step 1
Fit your energy meter and start to log your weekly readings to see just how much energy you are using.
Step 2
Carry out walkaround and complete checklist.
Step 3
Decide on your 'Switch off, Wrap up and Control' action plan.

After these three steps you can then opt to apply for the grant or simply send back th... Read more
 

Has Start trek technology arrived

Written on 06 Oct 2009, 10:44 AM - Last updated on 06 Jan 2010, 11:41 AM

Has Star Trek technology arrived?

Many still carry the erroneous belief that a warm or cold feeling depends entirely on the temperature of the surrounding air. That is completely wrong!

An example from nature proves it: Skiers and mountain climbers do not freeze even if they are in extremely cold air. The reason - they are surrounded by warm infrared waves, which come directly from the sun or are reflected by the environment (snow, stones, earth etc.).


Bringing space age into our homes and business is the concept of Infrared heating, 100% safe, amazingley energy efficient, and contemporary design.
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Supermarket announces carbon reduction plans

Written on 06 Oct 2009, 10:42 AM

Supermarket announces carbon reduction plans

30/09/2009 09:05:06

Supermarket announces carbon reduction plans

 

Tesco has announced a new partnership with an environmental technology firm as it tries to meet ambitious carbon reduction targets.

The supermarket stated two years ago that it intends to cut its carbon footprint in half across its worldwide operations.

CA ecoSoftware has joined with the UK's largest retailer to help achieve this target through energy efficiency measures and IT innovation.

Mike Yorwerth, IT director of Tesco plc, explained that str... Read more