Lessons for SMEs

Sean Hargrave writes a valuable article in The Guardian about the lessons that small and medium-sized enterprises can learn from larger companies. Maybe some of these ideas will be discussed at the upcoming eceee industrial summer study. What SMEs can learn about efficiencies from larger companies While large companies have traditionally had advantages in delivering … Continue reading Lessons for SMEs →

Well, we have to improve the energy efficiency of a lot of businesses . . .

Barbara Vergetis Lundin provides an interesting article on the Fierce Energy website on the need to improve the energy efficiency of cannabis operations in the US. The consumption can put a strain on the grid. Bringing energy efficiency to cannabis operations In the midst of a shakeup surrounding the legal status of marijuana, the … Continue reading Well, we have to improve the energy efficiency of a lot of businesses . . . →

Efforts underway in EU to increase lending to SMEs

Analysts and policymakers are struggling to find a way to improve the long-term financing of small and medium-sized enterprises. This goes beyond energy efficiency and the problem is simply crippling many companies. James Fontanella-Khan reports in the Financial Times that are hopefully on the way within the EU to bring these reforms forward. Brussels … Continue reading Efforts underway in EU to increase lending to SMEs →

The rewards for small businesses that save energy are undeniably great

Recently, the Guardian held a seminar to discuss the methods by which small businesses can improve their bottom line through energy efficiency. After reading this, EiD wished it had been there but thankfully Matthew Jenkin wrote an excellent account of the event. Small businesses strive to be lean and green UK SMEs have much to … Continue reading The rewards for small businesses that save energy are undeniably great →

Giving energy costs the chop

Line Elise Svanevik in Meatinfo.co.uk describes an interesting new guide that has been published in Scotland to help butchers save energy. I was just in Scotland last week and, alas, no butcher told me about it until after I had left but glad to see these initiatives happening. Now I know my haggis will be … Continue reading Giving energy costs the chop →

First fund for SME energy efficiency projects launches

Ilaria Bertini writes in Blue & Green Tomorrow about a new fund for energy efficiency and renewable energy that has just been launched in the UK Energy efficiency fund launched for green businesses ReEnergise Finance has created a dedicated fund for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) wanting to invest in energy efficiency or renewable energy. … Continue reading First fund for SME energy efficiency projects launches →

Turkish banks recognised for financing industrial energy efficiency and renewable energy projects

Finchannel.com from Tblisi, Georgia describes the recognition that Turkish banks have received from the EBRD for promoting energy efficiency. The EBRD has been active in getting its member countries to take an active role in energy efficiency and it appears to be paying off. EBRD celebrates excellence in financing energy efficiency in Turkey The European … Continue reading Turkish banks recognised for financing industrial energy efficiency and renewable energy projects →