Energy & Environmental Management articles from March 2001

Energy & Environmental Management archives from March 2001

Ford chairman to head Carbon Trust.(Ford Motor Co.'s Ian McAllistir)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Leadership boost for UK's drive towards low carbon economy Ian McAllister, Chairman and Managing Director of Ford Motor Company, is to be the first Chairman of the Carbon Trust. Ian McAllister will be supported by a Deputy Chairman, Ian...

Major industries agree to cut emissions.(carbon dioxide, United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Fifteen energy-intensive industry sectors have reached agreements to improve their energy efficiency or cut carbon emissions in return for an 80 per cent reduction in the Climate Change Levy. Environment Minister Michael Meacher said he was...

Quantum leap for energy efficiency programme.(Quantum Partnership Ltd.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme management is being transformed to ensure that the programme continues to provide effective help for organisations to save energy and reduce carbon emissions as part of the Government's climate...

30m [pounds sterling] for transport Clean-Up.(pollution control equipment finance, United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Environment and Transport Minister Lord Whitty, in a partnership with the Energy Saving Trust, has launched the 30 million [pounds sterling] "CLEAN UP" programme to pay for urban vehicles to be fitted with pollution cutting equipment such as...

Air quality best on record.(Michael Meacher report, United Kingdom)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... UK urban air quality in 2000 was the best since records began in 1993. Announcing the provisional figures Environment Minister Michael Meacher said they showed "that the steps being taken to reduce emissions are maintaining the overall...

Zero Emission network.(finance)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Biffaward, the landfill tax credit trust, has awarded the Nottinghamshire-based, sustainable Hockerton Housing Project funding of 26,292 [pounds sterling] towards the setting up and management of a new project, the Zero Emission Network. The...

Up to 69 new incinerators needed at current trends.(waste disposal policy alternatives, United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Recent Environment Agency regional assessments on waste present a "stark choice", according to an EA spokesperson. Either we let our waste production continue to increase at the current rate of 3% a year and end up building 69 large...

Green city taskforce.(to nurture life in parks, United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... An Urban Green Spaces Taskforce has been set up by Regeneration Minister Beverley Hughes to nurture fresh life in urban parks and green spaces. Taken from all sectors of the community, the taskforce's remit will be to look at the current state...

EU renewables' deal.(European Union,energy directive)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... EU energy ministers have reached agreement on the renewable energy directive proposed in May 2000 by the European Commission. The ministers have agreed non-binding, "indicative," national targets for increasing renewable energy capacity for...

German wind power boom.(BWE social policy)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Germany's installed wind power capacity experienced the fastest growth ever in 2000, maintaining its position as world leader. The industry association BWE asserts this justifies the policy of supporting renewable energy through fixed...

Environmental checks.(European Union standards)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The European Union has agreed guidelines to encourage governments to check that their industries respect environmental standards, MEP Caroline Jackson, who chairs the European Parliament's environment committee, has announced. The new...

Danish declaration.(environmental protection)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Denmark declaration advocating that "the principle of sustainability be written into the constitution and implemented in legal practice," has been presented to the parliament in Copenhagen. The declaration proposes the development of a set...

New EMAS standard.(European Union Eco-Management and Audit Scheme)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... A new EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) environmental management standard is expected to come into force in April. The aim of the voluntary scheme is to improve environmental performance of industrial activities by committing site...

Quality of life barometer.(United Kingdom, report of sustainable development progress)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Government's report on progress towards sustainable development -- "Achieving a better quality of life" -- contains 15 headline indicators that, together, act as a barometer. Economic and social indicators are generally up, but the only...

Better deal for greener generators.(environmentally friendly energy plants)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Helen Liddell, former Minister for Energy, welcomed proposals by the Embedded Generation Working Group to help greener generators secure a better deal. This is particularly important for renewable energy plants and combined heat and power...

Expanding pollution register.(United Kingdom. Environment Agency)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Environment Minister Michael Meacher has announced a second major increase in the scope of the Anglo-Welsh inventory of industrial pollution, already one of Europe's most advanced. The inventory monitors releases by the 2,000 installations...

Five new CHP stations.(combined heat and power stations, United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Among her last acts before departing for new responsibilities, Energy Minister Helen Liddell gave the green light for the construction of five new combined heat and power stations totalling 293MW. These are: * 60 MW at the North Mersey...

Recycling network.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... With restricted landfill space in the south west, the Environment Agency is launching a regional directory of industrial and commercial. waste recyclers. If you recycle or re-use waste your name can be part of a list widely available to the...

In Brief.
March 1, 2001... Hain for energy The new Energy Minister at the Department of Trade and Industry is Peter Hain, transferred from the Foreign Office. He takes over from Helen Liddell. The new minister said he was "thrilled to be doing bread-and-butter...

Mobile phone -- don't dump it, CRUMP it!(Child Advocacy International, Campaign to Recycle Unwanted Mobile Phones)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Your unwanted mobile phones can save children's lives. This is the message currently being spread by a small international charity, Child Advocacy International (CAI) which has recently launched CRUMP, the Campaign to Recycle Unwanted Mobile...

Welsh to buy back water.(Glas Cymru, water company)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Approval for an innovative form of ownership for Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water has been given by Philip Fletcher, head of the Office of Water Services (Ofwat). Glas Cymru, a non-profit company run on behalf of customers, has been given the green light...

Returns are back.(beverage containers)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Many glass bottles used to have a deposit on them in the 1950s to encourage return for re-use. Now Germany's government has agreed an obligatory deposit system for drink cans, non-refillable glass and plastic bottles.

Update for energy labels.(appliance energy consumption information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... New proposals for energy labelling provisions aim to update the regulations for `white goods' such as freezers and washing machines. They will: * clarify the duties of suppliers and dealers and explain what enforcement means; *...

Sound insulation upgrade.(building code standards)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Proposals to upgrade standards of sound insulation in urban buildings by amending Part E of the Building Regulations and extending its scope to cover hotel rooms, hostels, student accommodation, nurses' homes and elderly persons' homes, have...

Less stress from traffic reports.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Results from a 2 million [pounds sterling] trial of a new radio service, the Traffic Message Channel (TMC), broadcasting up-to-the-minute traffic information direct to vehicles, have been announced by Transport Minister Lord Whitty. Of the...

Cabs going green.(London taxis to test pollution control)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... London's black cabs are going `green' in a trial launched by Transport Minister Lord Whitty. Twelve cabs have been fitted with catalytic converters which will reduce emissions. They will be monitored to see how clean and green they are...

Choosing the clean vehicle option.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Anyone who has followed the news headlines this year will have seen many articles about the adverse impact of human activity on our climate and the environment. There's no doubt that these issues will continue to remain in the headlines for...

Good quality CHP -- now at Sainsbury's.(combined heat and power)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Small scale Combined Heat and Power has made vast improvements since its introduction over 10 years ago. New technology in gas engines, controls, monitoring, heat recovery, emissions and acoustics has enabled the product to achieve superior...

Up to 50 per cent funding from SAVE II.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The latest Call for Proposals for the SAVE II Programme has been recently issued. For those organisations involved in promoting energy efficiency this is one opportunity not to be missed. As Clare Downing, SAVE II Manager, explains, funds of up...

It's good to network.(the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... It's always useful to know what your counterparts are doing, especially when they are getting results from something you don't know about. Learn from their successes, avoid their mistakes, save time, effort and money. That is the simple...

Always happy to help.(envirowise and energy efficiency best practice programme helpline)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... "Welcome to the Environment and Energy Helpline. This free service is provided by the Government's Envirowise and Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme. If you are interested in energy efficiency or transport, press 1. If you are asking...

Interactive element to effluent management.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Envirowise has recently created an interactive web site dedicated to effluent management for the chemicals sector. John Ward, Portfolio Manager for Chemicals, explains how it provides a way for companies to exchange news and views on effluent...

Get on the Fast Track to profits.(Envirowise)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Envirowise is putting British companies on the road to increased profits with free Fast Track Visits. The visits are confidential one-day onsite waste reviews, primarily aimed at small and medium sized companies, and provide a chance to...

Cruiser delivers the message.(the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... As UK businesses prepare for the onset of the Climate Change Levy, the whole subject of energy efficiency is gaining prominence. However, it is not always easy for busy managers to find the time to attend meetings during the day to find out...

Tailoring efficiency In energy services.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... More companies are outsourcing their non-core activities to enable them to focus on the main elements of their business, says Clare Veall. But as well as facilities management and catering, contracting out heating, lighting and power is...

Environmental vision.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Environment Agency recently published its analysis of 2000 and beyond and a vision statement of the future for England and Wales environment. Launching `An Environmental Vision', Chairman of the EA Sir John Harman, spoke of nine...

Planning support for energy saving.(building regulations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Building surveyors make hundreds of visits to properties to approve changes. They have the opportunity to promote the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency to householders and provide information to encourage investment in...

Green Website extended.(Department of the Environment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... DETR has extended its greening government website to include: * advice on buying green electricity http://www.environment.detr.gov.uk/greenin g/energy/energy.htm * a revised "Green Guide for Buyers" ...

Renewable trading.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Later this year all electricity suppliers will be obliged to provide a certain percentage of their electricity from renewables, while those failing to meet this obligation will be able to buy Renewable Obligation Certificates from renewable...

Utilities on show.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... UTEL 2001 -- at Birmingham NEC on 23 and 24 May -- has grown from last year's success. It has on board two Government Best Practice Programmes -- the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBPP) and Envirowise. Other key partners are...

The Environment in your Pocket 2000.(environmental information from Department of the Environment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Trends and statistics in environmental conditions over recent years are given in the latest Digest of Environmental Statistics, the DETR's annual reference site for environmental data, to be found at www.environment.detr.gov.uk/des/index.htm....

Free workshops.(cost-effective plant investment, energy efficiency and achieving carbon dioxide reductions.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... As part of the EEBPP, BRECSU is hosting a series of free workshops in March for the public sector on cost-effective plant investment and energy efficiency and achieving [CO.sub.2] reductions. ESCs, a means of delivering cost-effective building...

Degree Days -- December 2000 & January 2001.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... Degree Dyas -- December 2000 & January 2001 Thames South Southern South Severn Valley Eastern Western Valley 20 yr avg 302 323 311 255 282...

Design Advice.(United Kingdom.Building Research Establishment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Design Advice service has two principal aims: * to improve the environmental performance of the UK's building stock and * to assist construction professionals and their clients to create buildings that are economical to operate...

Green design -- a virtuous circle.
March 1, 2001... Giles Worsley, architecture correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, looks at the influences and achievements of modern ecological design, and finds there are very few buildings for which green design is not appropriate. To be an architect...

Raising the profile of environmental design.(Design Advice, United Kingdom. Building Research Establishment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Design Advice service is currently assisting over 1,000 building clients by providing free environmental guidance to projects ranging from social housing to national landmark buildings. Clients who have benefited from Design Advice...

World-class performance.(Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Helping audiences appreciate international musicians in a comfortable setting The people of Edinburgh regard the Usher Hall as a major cultural asset and as a cornerstone of their city's national and international standing. As well as...

Renovating a listed building.(Design Advice, United kingdom. Building Research Establishment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... St Michael's House is one of a crescent of handsome late 18th-century mansions that form the focal-point of the Bognor Regis campus of University College Chichester. The passage of time, plus some unsympathetic 1960s extensions, have left this...

A day out with Design Advice.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Design Advice consultant's life is a busy one. But one thing is certain: every day is different. When the phone rings, consultants never know what to expect, as Melanie Thompson found out. For David Palmer of Carbrae Ltd, setting out to...

Sunnyside up.(Design Advice, United Kingdom. Building Research Establishment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Design Advice achieved major energy efficiency gains and cost savings in an unusual healthcare project The four doctors of Clevedon's Sunnyside Practice work from a 1950s chalet bungalow, much extended and adapted over the years. They --...

Elegant solution.(Design Advice, United Kingdom. Building Research Establishment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... By identifying the optimum heating systems, a Design Advice consultancy enhanced the appearance of a Georgian town house Soon after moving into their new home in the centre of Edinburgh, the owners started major renovations. Almost...

Holiday savings.(energy saving tips for holiday centres serving people with severe physical disabilities)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Design Advice created a strategy for efficient energy use in two holiday centres for people with disabilities The Winged Fellowship Trust operates five well-equipped holiday centres for people with severe physical disabilities and their...