Energy & Environmental Management articles from September 2001

Energy & Environmental Management archives from September 2001

Parliamentary group hears The Carbon Trust priorities. (News).(speech by Michael Meacher to Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Environment Minister Michael Meacher told the Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group's annual conference that ministers were aware the New Electricity Trading Arrangements' balancing mechanisms posed real problems for CHP and wind...

Review of LA energy efficiency activity. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... DEFRA is undertaking a review of the policy framework within which local authorities carry out their energy efficiency activities. The purpose of the review is to identify changes to the existing policy framework that will allow authorities...

Best practice conferences. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The British Chamber of Commerce and The Carbon Trust's Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBPP) are planning to re-run a series of energy efficiency seminars for the Regional Chambers following the success of the programme earlier this...

Website launch. (News).(by the Carbon Trust)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Carbon Trust website at www.thecarbontrust.co.uk is currently under development but is open for viewing. It gives useful information about The Carbon Trust's background and what it will do in taking the lead on low-carbon technology and...

Climate change business guide. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... `Managing climate change emissions: a business guide' by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is now available to help businesses reduce emissions. Its 60 pages include sections on managing emissions, the climate...

Eco audit opportunities. (News).(Eco-Management and Audit Scheme)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The new Regulation governing the EU's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) offers opportunities for businesses to advertise their "green" credentials. EMAS is a voluntary environmental scheme which requires organisations to implement...

Wind force deal. (News).(Windforce Energy Development Ltd.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... London-based Windforce Energy Development Limited has finalised an agreement to develop over 600MW of wind power in Sweden. This is in addition to the 800MW that the company, which develops investment opportunities by creating large-scale wind...

Energy policy under review. (News).(by Performance and Innovation Unit)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Energy Minister Brian Wilson is chairing a review by the Performance and Innovation Unit (PIU) which will set out the objectives of energy policy and develop a strategy that ensures current commitments are consistent with longer-term goals. ...

Triple challenge for South West. (News).(Environment South West 2001, report)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The three challenges facing the South West are "flooding; what to do with the region's waste; and changes in agricultural practices," according to the Environment Agency's (EA) `Environment South West 2001' report, said Richard Cresswell...

Technology appeal. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Government has published a consultation document inviting businesses and environmental groups to suggest specific environmental objectives and technologies that may be considered for enhanced capital allowances...

London's traffic charge plan. (News).(road charges planned)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... London Mayor Ken Livingstone has reaffirmed his plan to introduce road use charges in central London by 2003 as part of his transport strategy, making the capital the first major European city to target private motorists rather than heavy goods...

Pricing split. (News).(Intelligent Transport Society conference)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... At the summer conference of the Intelligent Transport Society (ITS UK), delegates were convinced that there was no serious technical bar to the introduction of road pricing as a replacement for fuel taxes. However, the wisdom of doing so...

PFI boost for supertram. (News).(Private Finance Initiative)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Two new transport schemes are among seven projects to receive more than 311 million [pounds sterling] in funding under the Private Finance Initiative (PFI). The Leeds Supertram will serve key transport corridors to the north and south of the...

Better for everyone. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee has published its annual report. DPTAC Chair Jane Wilmot OBE said: "The passing of the Transport Act 2000 was one of many highlights. We now have in place the political commitment and...

Safety first for tube. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... "London Underground can now finalise plans to invest 13 billion [pounds sterling] in the Tube," said Secretary of State for Transport Stephen Byers following the High Court ruling on the legality of the Government's push for a Public Private...

The nine day journey. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... On average each person spent approximately nine days last year travelling by car, according to the latest National Travel Survey (NTS) bulletin. Only 2% of secondary pupils cycled to school, and the number of rural households in England within...

Car-free day. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Car Free Day this year is Saturday 22 September -- a day to leave your car at home and reclaim the streets for pedestrians. Many cities are organising celebrations, such as Brighton and Guilford. More information is at the Environmental...

Electricity's super-highway. (News)(Cover Story).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Things are changing in energy. Not only is it a hot political issue and new energy thinking crucial for the future of the planet, but a whole new range of initiatives are coming on-line which could change the way we produce, consume, buy and...

Fuel tax in harmony.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Proposals for EU fuel taxation harmonisation for commercial vehicles will be included in a European Commission transport white paper due out in September. It is expected that tax levels proposed would have little impact on national tax revenue....

Life goes on.(end-of-life vehicles)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The draft End-of-Life Vehicles EU Directive, which aims at the re-use, recycling and other forms of recovery from end-of-life vehicles and components, could mean big changes for the auto industry. The Government estimates that the cost of...

Land use plans.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The EU directive requiring strategic environmental assessments of land-use plans and similar programmes took effect in July. This will affect all planning considerations for land use change. Member states must incorporate it into national law...

Burning issue.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The European Parliament has adopted an amendment clarifying the way in which waste incineration may be classified as a renewable energy source. However, it maintained that incinerating non-separated municipal waste should not come under future...

100 hydrogen vehicles set for Berlin. (EU News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Transport features highly in a range of pilot projects approved by Germany's Committee for Sustainable Development, the so-called "Green Cabinet". In one project entitled Clean Energy Partnership Berlin, a range of 100 hydrogen powered vehicles...

Declining coal subsidies. (EU News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Subsidies for coal mining in the European Union will substantially decline over the next few years, according to a new EC plan, but the EU executive will stop short of completely leaving the industry at the mercy of the market. 85m tonnes were...

Solar expansion. (EU News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... BP Solar, which currently manufactures 20% of the world's solar cells, producing over 40MW in 2000, is to acquire the Madrid Agee Systems semiconductor plant, to keep up with growing demand for solar power in Europe. The new facility will...

Nuclear phase-out. (EU News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Germany's 19 nuclear power stations are to be gradually shut down over the next 20 years. The draft legislation limits the total energy nuclear power stations can generate, leaving to operators the choice of timing and sequence of closures. ...

Call for tax breaks. (EU News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Italian environment minister, Altero Matteoli, has told the Senate's environment commission that tax breaks rather than penalties should be used to encourage business to pollute less. This is in line with the recently published...

Kyoto signed -- now for delivery. (News).(Kyoto Protocol)(Brief Article)(Cover Story)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... The agreement reached in Bonn by 178 countries, with the notable exception of the USA, on the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol, was afterwards described as "a triumph for the world" by Minister for the Environment Michael Meacher. ...

The Carbon Trust launches in Wales. (News).
September 1, 2001... The Carbon Trust is using a major two-day Business and Environment Conference, which focuses on the challenge facing business, in a world where pressures to behave in a more sustainable manner are ever increasing, to launch in Wales. ...

Porritt and Delay address SW conference. (News).(Jonathon Porritt, Tom Delay, southwest, ENVEC 2001)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... ENVEC 2001, the key energy and environmental management conference and exhibition in the South West, will be held at The Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, on Wednesday, 10 October. This year's conference speakers include one of the most...

Showcase in Belfast. (News).
September 1, 2001... The first major showcase in Northern Ireland of energy and environmental technologies and services takes place at the Kings Hall, Belfast from 13-15 November For manufacturers and suppliers of energy efficiency and environmental technology...

Creating climate change champions: in Kirklees and Calderdale Councils, householders can get solar water heaters installed for just over 1,000 [pounds sterling] to enable them to benefit from cheaper hot water with zero carbon emissions.(Brief Article)(Cover Story)
September 1, 2001... Recent evidence suggests that climate change is happening at a faster rate than previously expected. Latest United Nations estimates predict that the world's temperature will increase by six degrees over the next 100 years. The UK Climate...

Compressed air plant -- choosing the right equipment: most industrial sites spend at least 10% of their electricity costs to generate compressed air.
September 1, 2001... Compressed air plant -- choosing the right equipment: most industrial sites spend at least 10% of their electricity costs to generate compressed air. It is often referred to as the fourth utility, being crucial to many processes. However, it is...

Breathe fresh life into ailing energy campaign: there's never been a better time to save energy in the NHS.
September 1, 2001... Breathe fresh life into ailing energy campaign: there's never been a better time to save energy in the NHS. Challenging new mandatory government targets have been set for NHS trusts and the Climate Change Levy is drawing attention to the cost...

Why drive when you can walk? (News).(reduce air pollution on Saturdays)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Did you know we make 10 million short car journeys every Saturday? That was what the media, including the Daily Mail were saying thanks to a summer campaign by `are you doing your bit?' These journeys are mostly errands such as popping to...

Roadshow goodies. (News).(English environmental exhibition)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The `are you doing your bit?' roadshow has clocked up its third summer tour, attracting thousands of visitors to 22 venues across England. The roadshow, which was visited by nearly 50,000 people at 24 venues last year, is designed to take...

Better roads. (News).(new code of practice)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A new code of practice for better roads and pavements maintenance in local authority areas has been announced by Transport Minister David Jamieson Under the 10-year plan 30 billion [pounds sterling] will be provided for local highway...

Going places on the web. (Resources).(transportation web sites)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The internet hosts a wealth of transport related websites, and here is a useful selection: *Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR) -- www.dtlr.gov.uk. * Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme, advice on how...

JEMU website. (Resources).(UK Joint Environmental Markets Unit)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... www.dti.gov.uk/jemu is the website of the Joint Environmental Markets Unit (JEMU), a Government Unit with responsibility for promoting and supporting the UK environmental industry. JEMU produces a range of information about global market...

LPG station to station. (Resources).(liquefied petroleum gas stations in Europe)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Worried about: finding an LPG outlet for your gas driven vehicle on your journey? Problem solved. All LPG outlets in the UK and Europe are now listed at the Liquid Petroleum Gas Association's website at www.lpga.co.uk/refueling_stations2.htm....

Degree days -- June & July 2001. (Resources).(in the UK)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... Thames South Southern South Severn Valley Eastern Western Valley 20 yr avg 45 63 67 57 43 June 2000 27 44...

Five of the best. (Resources).(case studies of energy efficiency)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... The Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBPP) has published five impressive business case studies on energy efficiency and how to increase profitability in attractive full colour format. In business case study I -- `Everything we...

Arsenal tone-up for aid. (Resources).(ActionAid's National Recycling Unit)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... ActionAid's National Recycling Unit raises money to fund overseas development projects by collecting used toner cartridges which are then resold to the manufacturing industry. Arsenal Football Club, 10 Downing Street and Buckingham Palace...

Energy price trends. (Resources).(in the UK)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... The DTI's Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices for the first quarter of 2001 show an increase of total primary fuel consumption 0.6% higher than the same period a year ago. Coal and other solid fuel consumption increased by 13.7% due...

Chemical course. (Resources).(from the Institution of Chemical Engineers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A two-day training course on treatment and disposal of aqueous effluent is being run by Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)in October, starting on 31 October, at the Midland Hotel in Derby. Particularly useful for HAZOP technique users....

Free safety data. (Resources).(on chemicals from the United Nations)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The UN has made thousands of documents on chemical safety freely available on the internet, the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) has announced. See www.who.indpcs/, www.who.int/inf-pr2001/en/note2001-10.html

Events. (Resources).
September 1, 2001... Sector: Date Boilers 11/09/01 Motors 13/09/01 Envirowise - General 13/09/01 Metal Finishing 16/09/01 Waste Minimisation 17/09/01 Chemicals 19/09/01...

Sustainable transport. (Focus on ... transport).(seminars)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme is running two series of sustainable transport. Green fleet management Seminars aimed at operators of car and van fleets to raise awareness. They include presentations on: What is green fleet...

Save it -- the road to fuel efficiency: the last year has been a productive one for the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme's freight transport team.
September 1, 2001... Save it -- the road to fuel efficiency: the last year has been a productive one for the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme's freight transport team. A new, comprehensive Fuel Management Guide was completed and presented to more than 200...

CNG breakthrough: Lattice Energy Services (LES) has opened the UK's largest compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station at the depot of Caratrans Ltd in Crewe. (focus on transport).(Statistical Data Included)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The station took 92 days to build following contract signature in April. The compression equipment, supplied by Greenfield, is high reliability plant, backed up with on site gas storage. The construction of the station involved connections to...

Motorvating the fleet. (focus on transport).(energy efficiency by vehicle fleets)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... Virtually every business in the UK is guilty of wasting up to 25% of their fuel used to run their car fleets. Transport is often not seen as a priority within business and very few fleets are conscious of the savings to be made through...

Travel Plans -- improving transport choices. (focus on transport).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... As an increasing number of employment sites develop travel plans, there is growing awareness of the benefits of encouraging staff to cycle to work. Travel to work already accounts for 40% of cycle journeys and with the National Cycling Strategy...

Clean Up for older vehicles. (focus on transport).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The quality of our air is a concern to us all as it affects our health and environment. Air quality is actually affected by a number of factors but one of the primary influences is road transport which contributes to air and noise pollution and...

30m [pounds sterling] backing for cleaner fuels. (focus on transport).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... If we want to improve air quality and tackle climate change we need to reduce emissions from transport. And this is already happening. Thanks to tough new European emissions standards, new vehicles are set to become much cleaner over the next...

Delivering real benefits -- fuel economy advisers. (focus on transport).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... "Save the planet and make a fortune" might be stretching it a little, but in July the Government began the roll-out of the 100m [pounds sterling] road haulage modernisation fund as part of their commitment to working with the road haulage...

School run takes its toll. (focus on transport).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Travel to school is of increasing concern. Roughly one in five cars on the road at peak time are "on the school run" and about 30% of children are taken to school in the car by their parents. This last figure has doubled in 20 years and whether...

Prospects for a clean, green future. (focus on transport)(Cover Story).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... In 2000, Ford created the TH!NK Group -- the first automotive company in the world to dedicate a brand exclusively to the development, marketing and delivery of a wide range of environmentally-sensitive personal mobility solutions. TH!NK...

Driving towards cleaner technology at Cosworth: within five years, a new EU Directive will affect the way manufacturers design and build vehicles. From January 2006, manufacturers must be able to reuse and recover 85% of a vehicle's weight. The legislation will not only affect the major companies in the automotive industry, but also its many thousands of suppliers. (focus on transport).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Government's Envirowise is working closely with a wide range of companies in anticipation of this forthcoming EU End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive. The new legislation means that vehicle manufacturers will need to adopt cleaner design...