Energy & Environmental Management articles from September 2000

Energy & Environmental Management archives from September 2000

A productive partnership.
September 1, 2000... Chris Fay, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Business and the Environment (ACBE) The Advisory Committee on Business and the Environment (ACBE) was established in May 1991 in response to a commitment in the 1990 Environment White Paper,...

Queen's Award for sustainable development achievers.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The new award encourages and recognises the achievement of commercially successful products, services and management Businesses leading the drive for sustainable development can now have their achievements marked by a Queen's Award. ...

Investigating a cleaner future.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The Chancellor's Spending Review 2000 announcement pointed to increased resources for investment in the environment. A new Carbon Trust will be set up to run alongside the Climate Change Levy. It will bring together under one roof a fully...

Porritt is key adviser.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Tony Blair has made Jonathan Porritt his key adviser on sustainable development. He will chair the new Sustainable Development Commission, to promote the subject right across the economy. The Commission's 15 members, from a range of...

Policy on timber.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The UK Government is enforcing existing guidelines and has agreed to "ensure its own house is in order" by "actively seeking to buy timber and timber products from sustainably managed and legal sources, for example those identified under...

Stop bogus claims.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Businesses making misleading claims about the "greenness" of their products are being challenged to provide clearer information. DETR and the DTI have jointly revised the `Green Claims Code' to make it consistent with the new international...

Climate talks' target.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... "Climate change talks are moving from detailed technical matters to core political issues," according to Michael Zammit Cutajar, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Convention. The final set of preparatory meetings for COP...

Brownfield sites data.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The locations of selected brownfield sites for development purposes can now be accessed on the National Land Use Database (NLUD) website. As well as showing the sites on a map, the database gives details of previous land use and planning...

275m [pounds sterling] for fuel poor.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The new Home Energy Efficiency Scheme for England provides grants of up to 2,000 [pounds sterling] for insulation, and for the first time, central heating improvements. It is aimed at those households most vulnerable to cold-related ill health:...

Warmer buildings - review.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... New Government proposals seek changes to the energy requirements in Part L of the Building Regulations, aiming to save as much as 25 per cent on energy bills. "Buildings produce about half of the total national [CO.sub.2] emissions, and average...

In Brief.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Solar cell efficiency up The efficiency of solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity in spacecraft has reached 29per cent. The level surpasses an April space record of 27per cent, and compares with maximum efficiency of 32.3per cent...

Eco-warrior honoured.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Allan Jones, Working Borough Council's Energy Service Manager, has been made an MBE for service to energy and water efficiency. At the enauguration ceremony, Prince Charles chatted with Allan about Woking's ground breaking fuel cell combined...

New charges for regulation.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... The Government has announced a new interim scheme, specifying the scale of fees and charges for installations falling within the Local Authority - Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (LA-IPPC). The initial application fee will be...

Renewable energy force.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... At the July G8 summit in Okinawa, Tony Blair successfully persuaded the G8 that it should launch an initiative on renewable energy. Some two billion people have no access to electricity. Renewable energy can bring obvious benefits for health,...

Prescott's road ahead.
September 1, 2000... 180 billion [pounds sterling] over 10 years will deliver integrated transport John Prescott's 10 year 180 billion [pounds sterling] programme of public and private spending provides 60 billion [pounds sterling] for rail, 59 billion...

Waterways move.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Sir Peter Soulsby has been appointed Vice Chairman of the British Waterways Board, announced Environment Minister, Lord Whitty. His job will be to help give the waterways a new lease of life.

Sulphur cuts.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... New measures are now in place to reduce acid rain and improve urban air quality. The sulphur content of gas oil is to be limited to 0.2 per cent from 1 July 2000 and 0.1 per cent from 1 January 2008 (from a current average of 0.2 per cent), and...

Cleaner vehicles.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... In a move to reflect the tightening of European emissions standards for all new vehicles introduced this year under Euro III, Powershift has raised the emissions performance required to reach the highest banding on the Powershift Register....

Biotech industry's power for progress.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The biotech industry can provide a more environmentally sensitive alternative to other industrial processes. UK progress in this area was recognised as Alan Johnson, Minister for Competitiveness, presented awards totalling 450,000 [pounds...

Research in construction.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Sustainable development will, for the first time, be the overarching theme of a 7.5 million [pounds sterling] collaborative construction industry research programme. Under the DETR's ongoing "Partners in Innovation" scheme, construction...

Delivered solutions.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The focus on the reduction of production costs in business is unrelenting. For energy intensive industries such as the chemical sector, the paper industry and the petrochemical industry this has meant the continued focus on energy costs. In...

The Halifax does its bit.(recycling at work)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Many will have seen the `are you doing your bit?' adverts featuring comedian, Mark Lamarr. In its second year, the campaign is key to the Government's commitment to sustainable development. The campaign is not just targeted at people at...

How to save on Motoring are you doing your bit?(techniques for controlling exhaust emissions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... If you're a driver, there are ways to get higher fuel economy from your car by making a few simple changes to the way you drive. This means saving money as well as `doing your bit' for the environment. Although cars are cleaner than they...

Tar Trek: the road to a workplace Travel Plan.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... As public attention increasingly turns to transport issues, the Government is encouraging business managers and the workforce to reduce their over-dependence on cars, especially on those carrying only the driver. Travel Plans are one of the...

All aboard for successful Travel Plans.(incentives to reduce use of car travel to work)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Andy Lake tells how human resources staff and trades unions can help your organisation to reduce car dependency The most common approach to reducing commute and in-work travel is for employers to develop an organisational Travel Plan. The...

Motorvate your fleet and cut company costs.(reducing carbon dioxide emmisions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... A new Government-backed scheme, designed to help UK business cut [CO.sub.2] emissions and make considerable savings on their fleet costs, has been launched with a positive response from business Company cars make up nearly half of all new...

Shift up to the cleaner alternative.(alternative fuels lower cost and are better for the environment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... For fleet managers, switching to cheaper and more eco-friendly fuels has never been easier, thanks to Powershift... For organisations running a fleet of vehicles today, there are real alternatives to petrol and diesel that are cost...

Indicators to vehicle efficiency.(maximizing fuel economy)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Key Performance Indicators can help distribution companies deal with rising fuel costs and worsening congestion by improving the efficient use of fuel and vehicles There is widespread recognition of the need to improve the fuel efficiency...

Clearing the way for fresh air.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Low Emission Zones are the latest idea for cutting pollution in our cities. Here we look at how one local authority is leading the way Many local authorities are currently considering the options for tackling areas of poor air quality,...

Climate Change Levy - the great debate.(NEMEX 2000)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... NEMEX 2000, 1-2 November, at the Birmingham NEC, promises to be a lively affair amidst all the current changes in energy management. We offer a preview of what to expect. The BBC's Chris Lowe, will present `The Levy in Question', an...

A capital idea to save on energy efficiency.(enhanced capital allowance on plant and machinery)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Confused about Enhanced Capital Allowances? The criteria have now been announced, and manufacturers are invited to submit their products for the approved list As many readers are no doubt aware, the Government announced in the November...

CCL - a tax for the environment.(climate change levy)(Government Activity)
September 1, 2000... A new tax on energy use in industry, commerce, agriculture and the public sector, the Climate Change Levy is expected to be introduced in April next year. Here's a simple guide to what it will mean Better use of energy will help you to cut...

Cost savings in industrial buildings.(energy efficiency planning)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Much of heavy industry has been negotiating energy-saving agreements with Government to cut the impact on energy use of the new Climate Change Levy from April 2001. But a recent survey shows that many companies are missing out on...

Shopping for waste minimisation.(Environmental Technology Best Practice Programme ideas for curbing retail supply chain waste)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The retail supply chain, a sector worth some 250 billion [pounds sterling] per year, offers a myriad of opportunities to minimise waste. But an integrated approach is needed As goods move from factory to distributor and on to retail outlet,...

Putting the damper on saves money and energy.(Flue Isolation Dampers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Many businesses and organisations need a secure, constant supply of hot water and space heating. Significant savings on stand-by boiler operations could be made by installing a simple device known as a Flue Isolation Damper (FID). To cope...

Shape of things to come.(Make a Corporate Commitment program pushes business and industry to be more environmentally responsible)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Achieving greater prosperity and minimising environmental damage are important elements of the sustainable development challenge in the new millennium. The recent re-launch of Make a Corporate Commitment, `MACC2', forms part of the Government's...

Home sweet home with CHP.(housing development heating equipment installed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Trish Baxter of Perthshire Housing Association describes how and why the HA opted for CHP in its latest development The Scott Street site is located close to the High Street of Perth in a secondary shopping area and accommodates 63 general...

Good practice guides.(energy efficiency)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... Here are the most recent good practice guides and case studies from the buildings side of the EEBPP. These can be obtained for free by phoning the Environment and Energy helpline on 0800 585794 Refurbishment site guidance for solid-walled...

Environs to administer Climate Change Agreements.(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Enviros has assisted the Food and Drink Federation in the negotiation of its Climate Change Levy Agreement since July 1999. Enviros has now been appointed Scheme Administrator for the Climate Change Agreements established by the: * Food...

Scottish and Southern Energy plc.(energy efficiency management)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Created following the merger of Scottish Hydro-Electric and Southern Electric in December 1998, Scottish and Southern Energy plc is one of the UK's leading developers of CHP with a number of successful energy centres already in operation...

Government office environmental and energy management contacts.(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... There are 12 environmental and energy management contacts in government offices who can give advice on: * the opportunities for improved energy efficiency and environmental management in your organisation; * the technologies and...