Sam Arje, Senior Energy Consultant here at TEAM, is an Approved EnCO Practitioner. In this interview, Sam talks about the concept of energy consciousness and how the power of people and communication can accelerate your journey to net zero, help you reduce your energy use, improve your reputation and make you more attractive to future
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that around two thirds of the world’s households could have an air conditioning unit by 2050. As climate change continues to affect the planet and we experience increasingly extreme weather and hotter summers, the demand on air conditioning systems to provide some much needed relief from the heat is
We are now six months on from COP26, in which nations gathered in Glasgow to discuss the damage climate change is having on the world and made commitments to getting us back on track with the promise to limit global warming to 1.5°C. So, what progress has been made since the Summit in November 2021,
ESOS vs SECR: What’s the Difference and Which Scheme Applies to Your Organisation? ESOS and SECR are two of the most important energy and carbon reporting schemes in the UK and also two of the most commonly confused. Many organisations assume that compliance with one removes the need for the other. ESOS and SECR serve
We all like to do our bit for the planet. We use bags for life and separate our household waste for recycling. We turn down the thermostat, throw on an extra jumper and turn off lights to reduce our household energy consumption. As support for climate action grows, more and more of us are replacing
Last year Ofgem announced changes to the way they charge consumers for the cost of distributing electricity around the national grid, known as the Distribution Use of System (DUoS) charges. With these changing in April this year, Greg Armstrong, Head of Customer Success, explains why affected organisations should act now to mitigate the inevitable impact
With the countdown on to the COP26 Summit takes place in Glasgow, it is expected that all eyes will be on the nations at the Summit to progress with negotiations and set ambitious, achievable targets to tackle climate change. Now two years on from the last event, will this year’s summit achieve what COP25 could
As pressure mounts on UK businesses to be working towards the Government’s net zero target, now is the time for them to address how a net zero strategy can become part of their purpose. Whilst 2050 seems like a long way off, mitigating climate change, improving climate resilience, and protecting our planet for the future
We know that seasonal change has an impact on how we manage our energy, which is why energy professionals use a number of techniques to keep on top of energy wastage and minimise consumption at different times of the year. Some of these tactics may need investment, but basic principles of energy efficiency can make
Solid assessment of energy data and thorough inspection of your energy estate has so far given you the insights to make data-driven decisions for making savings and boosting your energy management and sustainability strategy. To take your business’s strategy to the next level, it is important to use your findings and start thinking strategically about
Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR) initiative aims to modernise the electricity network and transform the management of the National Grid. The changes which address the way Distribution and Transmission charges are allocated are expected to save consumers between £4-5bn over the period to 2040. Despite the ambitious cost saving forecasts, the move isn’t without controversy.
As we see a pathway out of the pandemic, TEAM’s Head of Consultancy, Timothy Holman examines what the Government’s net zero ambition really means to UK businesses and, in a countdown to the climate change summit, COP26, considers how they can be part of the journey to decarbonisation. Two years ago, when the UK became
