June 28, 2006—Wasted energy will cost UK businesses £570 million this summer, according to new figures released by the Carbon Trust. This means that even in the summer months businesses are wasting 15 per cent of total energy costs.
As carbon emissions are the key cause of climate change, and business is responsible for up to 45 per cent of all carbon emissions in the UK, the Carbon Trust urges all companies to act now to improve energy efficiency and reduce the cost of carbon.The ‘cost of carbon’ lies at the heart of a new £4million television and newspaper campaign being launched by the Carbon Trust, which highlights the significant amount of energy that is used and wasted by businesses through failing to prioritize cost effective energy efficiency measures, according to Carbon Trust. The campaign encourages businesses to contact the Carbon Trust and seek help in cutting energy costs and carbon emissions ahead of the critical winter period.
The Carbon Trust already works successfully with thousands of businesses offering practical help and advice. Businesses with energy bills of more than £50,000 a year can apply for free surveys from Carbon Trust consultants, who can identify energy-saving opportunities and growing businesses are offered interest-free loans of up to £100,000 (£200,000 in Northern Ireland) to help them invest in energy efficient equipment. For more information, visit the Carbon Trust Web site.
