What have wood chips, olive cake, and coppice got to do with electricity? Everything, when it comes to co-firing our coal-fired power stations. They are all biomass fuels and are just one of the ways we are providing energy from sustainable sources to our customers.
Supply and demand
Currently demand for renewable energy far outweighs supply. In fact renewable energy only accounts for 4% of the UK’s electricity supply. There's still some way to go to meet the Government’s target of 10% by 2010
Green Fund for renewable projects
That’s why we set up our Green Fund to help fund small scale renewable generation projects. And why we’re forming partnerships with real strategic value, such as with Marine Current Turbines Ltd – they’re using technology to harness the energy potential of underwater currents. Ideas such as these will ultimately assure us of a sustainable future.
If you have any questions about Renewable Energy, then request our FREE Renewable Energy Guide. It’s packed full of interesting and useful information about renewable energy sources, ways to address Climate Change, as well as current UK legislation.
Saving energy
Of course, it’s the unit of energy you don’t use that makes the biggest difference to reducing your impact on the environment. There are many simple and practical measures you and your colleagues can take to reduce your organisation’s energy use and costs. We offer our customers free materials to help encourage greater energy efficiency in the workplace. Small changes add up to a big difference.
Free energy efficiency toolkit
If you’re tasked with saving energy for your organisation, you’re sure to find it a valuable resource.
Order your free Energy Efficiency Toolkit here.
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