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Britain’s 2024 General Election: What Does It Mean for Energy and Climate Change?
Gregor Hoefter Gregor Hoefter

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.

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Why Manufacturers Need Accurate Carbon Reporting
Gregor Hoefter Gregor Hoefter

Why Manufacturers Need Accurate Carbon Reporting

Topics covered in this blog:

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.

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Energy in Autumn and Winter 2023: What’s the Story?
Gregor Hoefter Gregor Hoefter

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.

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Is On-Site Renewable Energy Generation the Future for SME’s?
Gregor Hoefter Gregor Hoefter

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.

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5 Ways to Make Your Farm More Energy Efficient and Save Money
Gregor Hoefter Gregor Hoefter

5 Ways to Make Your Farm More Energy Efficient and Save Money

Running a farm can require a huge amount of electricity, making energy costs one of the biggest overheads in the agricultural sector. Many of GridDuck’s customers tell us that it’s their most expensive overhead after labour costs. This can affect profitability. Energy costs are also rising dramatically. Yet many farms have very little data about their energy consumption and how much is being wasted unnecessarily.

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“We Can Start Really Getting to Grips With Our Original Mission of Balancing the Supply and Demand of the Energy Grid”: CTO, Richard Tolley, Gives the Lowdown on GridDuck’s Advanced Rules
Gregor Hoefter Gregor Hoefter

“We Can Start Really Getting to Grips With Our Original Mission of Balancing the Supply and Demand of the Energy Grid”: CTO, Richard Tolley, Gives the Lowdown on GridDuck’s Advanced Rules

Over the last 6 years, Richard Tolley and his tech team have been developing GridDuck’s all-in-one energy saving solution for commercial buildings. In 2021, the CTO completed work on a new chapter in GridDuck’s software potential: Advanced Rules. For this week’s blog, Richard sits down to explain how Advanced Rules work and can benefit your business.

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