Archive for Business engagement initiatives
Revival meetings – Energy efficient buildings
Posted by: | CommentsDuring the year 2003/2004 an information campaign was carried out in the south of Sweden with the aim to increase the knowledge of energy efficiency within buildings within different actors in the building sector. Spring 2003 was the year in which all of the relevant material was put together. The campaign was launched in autumn 2003 by the use of breakfast and lunch seminars which were free of cost for actors within the building sector. The meetings were held at in approximately 70 places within the south of Sweden. During spring 2004 the seminars were followed by short courses in energy efficient buildings with the addition of Skåne Energy Agency holding a seminar with regards to energy efficient windows and sun protection for buildings. The organisers put great detail in promotion of the different activities which lead to a numerous amount of people attending the events.
Carbon Management Action Plan
Posted by: | CommentsOMBC was one of the 24 authorities selected to participate in the second phase of the Carbon Trust’s Local Authority Carbon Management Programme (CMAP). The Trust provided six months of support and helped produce an Action Plan. The strategy set out a long-term vision: “To minimise Oldham MBC’s impact on climate change to improve our local and global environment.” The action plan and strategy set out how Oldham Council will reduce carbon emissions from its activities and operations over a five-year period. Under the umbrella of the CMAP, there have been many new initiatives aimed at reducing our Carbon emissions.
Carbon Trading Pilot Scheme
Posted by: | CommentsThe Council belongs to a carbon trading pilot scheme, run by the Local Government Information Unit. The scheme will help Councils prepare for the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) as well as improve environmental performance. The Council has been given a reduction target to reach before the end of the year. The Council is working to reduce its energy usage, by using schemes such as awareness raising and improving technology, to reach this target. If we exceed the target, then we will have credits to sell to other organisations. Carbon trading takes place monthly, over an internet platform. At the end of the year, there will be a league table of the best performing authorities. The scheme is still ongoing, but we have already identified many potential energy savings.
Manchester City Council Environmental Business Pledge Scheme
Posted by: | CommentsThe scheme has engaged with over 1300 businesses of all sectors and sizes within the Manchester area, offering on-site support to identify and realise raw material and energy savings, enabling the strengthening of supply chains, the safeguarding of sales and jobs along with saving over 2000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and over ½ million litres of water.
Solar City Malmö – Scandinavia’s largest solar energy demonstrations
Posted by: | CommentsSolar City Malmö is a non-profit association dedicated to raising awareness of solar energy technologies in a balanced and professional way in order to increase interest and skills amongst different parties in the solar market and general public. The association therefore organises training, seminars, exhibitions, study visits, theme days, conferences, technology competitions, information meetings for businesses, installers and councils, education for students, and advisory and dissemination services. The association is also working at a national level for a functioning solar electricity market in Sweden and for continued support in the field of solar thermal and photovoltaic energy. Solar City Malmö will build up a network and knowledge centre for solar energy.
