Energy & Environmental Management articles from January 2001

Energy & Environmental Management archives from January 2001

The consumer challenge.
January 1, 2001... "It is now seven years since the Energy Saving Trust was created in response to the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Our task is to pursuade consumers that they must play their part in reducing [CO.sub.2] emissions in the UK - that climate...

Low carbon economy - national debate.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Climate change programme sets up Carbon Trust and emissions trading A major new step in ensuring a fundamental shift in the way we generate and use energy over the coming century has been made by the Government, with the setting up of the...

Waving hello to the grid.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The first wave-powered electricity generator in the world has begun feeding into a national grid. Sited off the Scottish island of Islay, Inverness-based Wavegen's 150kW unit generates enough to power 300 homes. Alan Thomson, of Wavegen,...

New strategy for urban renewal.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... A long-term strategy for action to breathe new life into the nation's towns and cities has been launched by the Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. The White Paper, "Our Towns and Cities: the Future", includes: * exemption from stamp duty...

30m [pounds sterling] new waste initiative.(Waste and Resources Action Programme)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... A new 30 million [pounds sterling] initiative has been launched, aiming to develop innovative new markets for recycled materials and will work with businesses, manufacturers, researchers and local authorities to identify new opportunities. ...

New packaging targets improve recovery.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... New packaging waste recovery and recycling targets aim to help the UK recover around 4.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2001 and comply with the targets in the EC Packaging Directive. The targets, under the Producer Responsibility...

New law on low-energy lights.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Fluorescent lights used in European factories, offices and homes are set to become more efficient under an EU directive. The law, from November, imposes stricter energy efficiency requirements for ballasts. Member states must ensure that by...

Patchy progress.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Uneven progress is being made by European countries to achieve the EU's target of 12% of all energy used coming from renewable sources by 2010. The renewables share appears to be stuck between 5 and 5.4 per cent, because the total primary...

EU energy policy - the future.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2001... A new EC green paper, launching a debate on the future of energy policy, says that the EU should complete the liberalisation of its energy markets, pursue strong demand management measures (taxes and efficiency measures) and promote renewable...

Paper - new targets.(recycling issue, Europe)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2001... The European paper industry has pledged to recycle 56% of all paper and board used in 17 European countries by 2005. The announcement by the Confederation of European paper industries (Cepi) and the European recovered paper association (Erpa)...

Cheaper, greener energy.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Combined heat and power (CHP) allows users to cut costs and to act in an environmentally responsible way. Applied in the right way, its inherently high efficiency reduces primary energy use, cuts heat and electricity bills and reduces the...

New steps to reduce traffic pollution.(UK)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2001... Over the next three years, the Government will more than double to 69 million [pounds sterling] its annual expenditure on encouraging greener vehicles. This increased funding forms part of a broader Government response to the final report of...

Government departments go greener.(UK energy programs)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2001... The Government estate has improved its energy efficiency by 18.9% in the eight years to 31 March 1999, making progress towards achieving the target of 20% by 31 March 2000, according to Greening Government: the second annual report of the Green...

Frequently Asked Questions.
January 1, 2001... Question. How will the CCL affect my company? Answer. The effect of the CCL will vary from company to company, as there are many factors to take into account. However, energy bills could increase by 10% or more, depending upon a company's...

An opportunity to invest in Britain.(cleaner sources of energy)
January 1, 2001... We need to look for cleaner sources of energy because climate change is a major threat to our environment and our way of life, and it is a problem which can not wait for a solution tomorrow, Energy Efficiency Minister Lord Whitty told the...

Explaining the Levy.(Climate Change Levy)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... A new tax on energy use in industry, commerce, agriculture and the public sector, the Climate Change Levy (CCL), became law on 28 July 2000 and will be introduced in April this year(2001). The Levy will be paid via energy bills. Better use of...

Value for money.
January 1, 2001... The Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBPP) is a UK government programme designed to help organizations cut their energy bills by 10-20%. It provides independent, authoritative advice and assistance to UK private and public sector...

The Levy - learning the lessons.(Climate Change Levy)
January 1, 2001... Phillip Ward, Director of Energy, the Environment and Waste, in DETR, reviews the lessons industry and Government learnt from the Climate Change Levy negotiated agreement process, and from the piloting of site specific advice in recent years;...

More power for LAs.
January 1, 2001... Local authorities have always had a vested interest in using energy efficiently, since using less energy will save them money. Now, as a result of the Climate Change Levy, there will also be a financial incentive for them to meet their energy...

What is CHP?
January 1, 2001... CHP is the on-site generation and use of heat and electricity, which is an elegant solution to any energy problem because it kills two birds with one stone - and has up to 97% efficiency. In a CHP system, a turbine or engine is connected to a...

Design in the benefits.(energy efficient design)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Design Advice offers professional, independent and objective advice on the energy-efficient and environmentally conscious design of buildings as part of the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme. Green buildings pay "Our Design...

Travel -- the way forward.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Sustainable transport entails the efficient use of vehicles, fuel and road space for the movements of both people and freight. It includes utilising vehicles efficiently, using alternatives wherever possible, and conducting business so as to...

Capital scheme.(enhanced capital allowance, United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Government proposes to introduce the enhanced capital allowance (ECA) scheme in order to encourage business to reduce carbon emissions through providing a new incentive to invest in energy-efficient technologies. It is one of a series...

Are you an energy consultant?(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Do you have 3 or more years experience in an energy-related field? Have you performed at least 10 energy audits? Have you got good oral and written communication skills? If you can answer `Yes' to the questions above and you want to...

40 more win accreditation.(UK organizations get awards for energy efficiency programs)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme aims to recognise the achievements of organisations of all types, encouraging them to make further improvements through a three-yearly review. At the annual awards ceremony at the Cafe Royal in...

Renewable energy's growing support.(proposed Renewables Obligation on UK suppliers of electricity)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2001... Stephen Byers, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, has published detailed proposals for a Renewables Obligation on electricity suppliers. He told the Greenpeace Business Conference: "Our target is to supply 5% of UK electricity from...

More help on travel plans.(Abstract)
January 1, 2001... An independent evaluation has been completed on two pilot programmes of free site-specific advice on travel plans, one for schools and one for other workplaces. The study also looked at a range of other sources of advice. A summary of the...

IBM computer recycling.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... IBM has recently kicked off a scheme aimed to tackle one of the biggest solid waste issues to emerge in decades. For a small fee, IBM will accept PC parts through its IBM PC Recycling Service. While the outside shell of a computer monitor and...

Investing for a low-carbon sustainable future.(UK)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... `We are at the start of a long challenging road towards a low carbon future to tackle and adapt to climate change.' Research, development and demonstration of new technologies will provide the roadmap and signposts for this journey. Funding is...

Stop profits evaporating.(organic solvents as ozone depleters)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Organic solvents are currently causing widespread concern in the UK because of their role in the formation of low-level ozone Tackling the problem head on could help save our environment as well as your company's profit, according to Helen...

Partners in best practice.(UK government's Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme for corporations)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... ICI Chlor-Chemicals Ltd are the first company to have taken up the offer of an Energy Efficiency `Partnership' through the Government's Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBPP). Any company in the chemical sector that has a large...

Contract out and upgrade.(outsourcing energy services)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Contracting out the provision of energy services to an energy services organisation can ensure the replacement of outdated plant and equipment with efficient new systems. Outsourcing also transfers the risk and responsibility for meeting end...

COP6 and climate change on the web.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Official sites The official COP6 site: hccp://cop6.unfccc.int International Institute for Sustainable Development: www.iiscl.ca/climate/cop6 Dutch government: www.climatechange2000.org Environmental groups Climate Network...

Energy Report 2000.(United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The DTI's Energy Report 2000 is now available. It states that the Government's overall policy objective remains "to ensure secure, diverse and sustainable supplies of energy at competitive prices" and central to this is the promotion of open...

Recent energy titles.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Copies of Climate Change: The UK Programme are available from The Stationery Office, The Publications Centre, PO Box 276, London SW8 5DT; Tel. 0207 873 0011; fax. 0207 873 8200; ISBN No 0101 491328, price 25 [pounds sterling]. It can also be...

Resources.(environmental aspects of the dam industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Dams and development Former South African President Nelson Mandela praised the constructive nature of the World Commission on Dams on the launch of its report "Dams and Development: a New Framework for Decision-Making". A forum of...

Greening government.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... If you want to learn from what the Government is doing to improve its environmental performance - take a look at the greening government pages on DETR's web site. Just key in: http://www.environment.detr.gov.uk/greening/. The site holds:...

are you doing your bit? and transport.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The `are you doing your bit?' campaign has been running for the past two years, bringing together a range of messages about actions that individuals can take to make a difference to the environment. Promoting alternatives to the car and...

Greener buys.(automobiles and pollution)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Future car buyers can obtain complete environmental information about new cars on sale in the UK via a new interactive website from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), an executive agency of the DETR. Available information will include...