Energy Saving Trust

Last week, we attended the #TransportEnergyForum which brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of transport. There has been positive progress in making the transport sector more sustainable, and innovative solutions to tackle challenges facing transport and energy. It’s clear that the government, businesses and individuals are committed to a sustainable future, and the future of transport is electric. #energysavingtrust Transport + Energy #netzero #electricvehicles #ev #electricfleets

Looking to implement responsible consumption and production across your organisation to address the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 12? By training employees on saving energy at home and at work, you can create a sustainable culture and reduce energy consumption. With our e-learning courses, you can engage your employees around sustainability. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ejDR4h2X

Ofgem has today confirmed that from 1 January to 31 March 2025, the energy price cap will increase by 1.2%. This means annual energy bills for a typical dual-fuel household in Great Britain paying by direct debit will be around £1,738. This is an increase of £21 a year from the current price cap level, or £1.75 a month. Tell us what you think about the announcement below 👇

Today’s Clean Heat announcement from Department for Energy Security and Net Zero follows the initial allocation of £3.4 billion for household energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation in October’s Budget and is another important step in delivering the Warm Homes Plan.    Our head of policy Stew Horne, said:  💬 “The Clean Heat Market Mechanism will play an important role in reducing the upfront cost of heat pumps, encouraging manufacturers to offer competitive deals. It also provides much needed certainty for industry and the supply chain to scale up to meet the UK Government’s ambition”. 

In today's world, energy efficiency isn't just good for the planet—it's essential for your bottom line. We've compiled a list of actionable tips to help your business cut down on energy consumption, reduce costs, and operate more sustainably. 🌍💡 Get ready to empower your business with smarter energy practices. Click through to explore the full list and start saving today! #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #BusinessGrowth #GreenBusiness Main ways businesses can save energy: Reduce heat loss. Use heating controls. Install lighting sensors. Replace lighting with LED bulbs. Let in natural light. Check office equipment. Maintain production and manufacturing equipment. Make sure refrigeration units are working efficiently. 

Our Senior Research Lead, Jakub Vrba, represented us as a panellist at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Jakub shared groundbreaking insights and updates on Efficiency for Access' work to promote solar-powered appliances and technologies that can enhance quality of life and boost climate resilience in agriculture and food sectors in low-middle income countries. At COP29, Jakub joined global experts to support the Global Cooling Pledge and explored innovations in off-grid solar cooling, irrigation, and agricultural processing with REEEP - Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership, GOGLA, and African Development Bank Group. We’re proud to serve as co-secretariat for Efficiency for Access, accelerating clean energy access through affordable, high-performing appliances. #EnergySavingTrust #COP29

More and more organisations are recognising the importance of staff engagement as part of their carbon reduction plans in line with UK government regulations. Digital sustainability training enables organisations to track and report on progress throughout the year, making compliance with UK regulations straightforward and seamless. Our sustainability e-learning courses support your organisation to evidence its commitment to a net zero strategy with clear, measurable results. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejDR4h2X

Today Energy Saving Week launches in Northern Ireland! Alongside the Housing Executive and other partners, we will be promoting energy saving tips to empower people across Northern Ireland to lower energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint. 💷 🌍 With energy prices still high and potentially rising further, it’s more important than ever to save energy and explore low carbon technology for heating and powering homes. Get involved here: https://lnkd.in/e3k-Zyg7 Many thanks to our stakeholders who have helped make Energy Saving Week possible. 👇 Power NI, Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Radius Housing, Clanmil Housing Group, BRYSON ENERGY, Choice Housing Ireland Ltd, NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations, Phoenix Energy, SSE Airtricity, Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, Apex Housing Association, National Energy Action (NEA), firmus energy, Evolve Network

Did you know Scottish local authorities have more electric fleet vehicles than anywhere else in the UK, with about 17% of their fleets now electric? 🚗⚡ Government grants have helped make this happen, but with fewer funding opportunities available, councils will need to find new ways to decarbonise without relying on grants. Our toolkit offers fresh advice on how public bodies can still make fleet decarbonisation possible. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ew9sSYs3

What can the UK learn from Europe about retrofitting flats and apartment buildings? We discussed how the UK can overcome challenges and implement effective retrofit policy with experts Abigail Ward, David Weatherall, Ryan Jude and Mike Heffron during our panel discussion yesterday. Here’s what they had to say 👇 #EnergySavingTrust Future Climate, Green Finance Institute, Under One Roof Scotland