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The Climate Change Levy: What Is It, What Discounts are Available and How Can Your Business Make the Most of Them?
The 2001 Climate Change Levy has been updated this year, with new tax rates for gas and other fuels. But did you know that you can get an enormous discount if you show the government how you’re saving energy? as well as how your business can make the most of them. We also offer some useful tips for improving energy efficiency, as required by the scheme.
The Entrepreneur Betting on the Energy Transitions as a Big Money Opportunity
This week, GridDuck sits down with Superowner founder and entrepreneur, Philippe Le Fort to discuss all things energy, net zero and investment.
Britain’s 2024 General Election: What Does It Mean for Energy and Climate Change?
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GridDuck’s carbon reporting can measure the energy-related carbon of a production line and that means calculating the GHG emissions per product or process step.
Most emissions metrics are actually based on assumptions, yet they are treated like financial figures. Carbon accounting is actually more like assumptions accounting.
Why Manufacturers Need Accurate Carbon Reporting
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GridDuck’s carbon reporting can measure the energy-related carbon of a production line and that means calculating the GHG emissions per product or process step.
Most emissions metrics are actually based on assumptions, yet they are treated like financial figures. Carbon accounting is actually more like assumptions accounting.
BIY Energy Ltd. Partners with GridDuck for White Label Dashboard
BIY Energy Ltd. makes GridDuck a technology partner for platform’s “simplicity of reporting, easy install, granular visibility… and new Site Occupancy Hours feature”
Why We Need to Accelerate Energy Connectivity Inside Buildings
A successful energy transition requires commercial and industrial buildings to be connected to the cloud. Doing so is getting easier and easier.
Energy in Autumn and Winter 2023: What’s the Story?
Energy security has been under threat while prices have been on the rise, culminating in wide scale hardship for homes and businesses in 2022. As we descend into Autumn, many businesses will be wondering how they can best prepare for the colder months ahead. In this article, we explain why the energy market is the way it is, what we can expect in 2023 and how your business can save on bills this winter.
Is On-Site Renewable Energy Generation the Future for SME’s?
GridDuck sits As the energy crisis rages on, issues of energy cost, energy security and scarcity are all at the forefront of business owners’ minds. With all of that going on, is the case for renewable energy generation getting stronger? Or is it more profitable to hold off on this investment? For this week’s article, we’re evaluating all sides of the debate.
Better Buildings, Happier People: The Power of IoT
GridDuck sits down with Dan Bosak of Enlighted to discuss all things buildings, data and design.
7 Ways AI Is Changing the World for the Greener
AI is the future but is it going to be a greener one? This week, we take a deep-dive into AI clean tech and how your business can make the most of it.
Five Energy Saving Ideas for Warehouses
Demand for warehouse space has doubled in the last decade. That’s according to real estate experts CBRE. This is partly driven by our changing consumer behaviour and the popularity of shopping online. This trend is expected to continue. But space doesn’t come cheap. As sky-high energy costs continue to eat into profits, it’s important that warehouses operate with maximum efficiency and it’s one of the easiest ways to cut costs.
Why We Need to Tackle Corporate Inertia to Fight Climate Change: A Q&A With Greentech Global
Step forward Greentech Global, an investor in companies that have innovative solutions for a low-carbon future. It’s not just about providing capital, but arming these businesses with the tools they need to succeed and then introducing them to a wider corporate community as potential clients.
GridDuck spoke to Andy Taylor, Greentech’s commercial director, about why he is relentless in his vision to fight climate change and why we need to move faster.
GridDuck’s 2022 Energy Summary: Our Top Tips and Insights for Businesses
We recap on our content from 2022, targeted at businesses looking to become energy efficient, cut back on energy waste and save on emissions. It’s a year that will probably be most remembered for two interconnected things: inflation and soaring energy bills, leading to a crisis in the cost of living.
Demand Side Innovation: The Flexitricity Story
Flexitricity was registered as a company in 2004 with just one employee, founder Alastair Martin. With hard work and grit, the business went operationally live in 2008, helping its clients generate revenue from distributed energy assets. Headquartered in Scotland, the company now employs 130 people and is continuing to grow.
GridDuck spoke to Alastair about how demand-side energy can help keep escalating costs down and his ambitions of getting into the nascent domestic market, which would significantly broaden the company’s scope.
Seven Reasons Your Business Needs Energy Monitoring
There’s cause for concern when it comes to business energy prices right now… but what is the best course of action? This week, we identify some key benefits to energy monitoring and make our case for why energy data is the best first step towards cost saving.
How Will the Energy Crisis Affect Your Business This Winter? What Can You Do About it?
This week, we’re exploring some energy statistics that may shock business owners. We’ll be talking about waste, efficiency, sustainability and the energy crisis, as well as how GridDuck aims to help businesses to survive this crisis.