Solve : energy and cost savings in Northern Ireland ( not spam )?

1.	Solve : energy and cost savings in Northern Ireland ( not spam )?
Answer» A new Government scheme to get businesses to cut their emissions could spell the end of the all-night bright lights of the local high street, the Environment Agency (EA) has predicted. Flat screen TVs, illuminated signs and brightly-lit window displays could all be switched off - instead of being left on overnight when shops and businesses are closed - as companies respond to the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme. The scheme will require businesses to record their energy use and from next year, pay by the tonne for the carbon they emit. Around 5,000 firms which use more than 6,000MWh of electricity a year - equivalent to bills of around £500,000 - must register for the energy efficiency scheme between April and September this year. When the scheme is up and running, the Environment Agency will publish an annual league table of the best and worst performers under the CRC - with the top energy savers getting financial rewards and the worst companies being penalised. With major supermarkets, clothing retailers and restaurant chains among the big energy users who will have to take part, the days of leaving doors open to encourage customers in and leaving lights on all night could be over, the EA said. By improving energy efficiency, the CRC could achieve emissions reductions of 11.6 million tonnes of CO2 a year by 2020, save participants money and boost green sectors of the economy, the agency said. Tony Grayling, head of climate change and sustainable development at the Environment Agency, said: "The CRC is an OPPORTUNITY for large businesses and public sector organisations to play their part in reducing dangerous carbon emissions. "But for businesses the main motivation to cut their energy use will be their bottom line. By cutting energy use businesses stand to benefit from lower energy bills, and could be financially rewarded through the CRC if they perform well in the energy efficiency stakes." And he said: "Carbon reduction needn't be complicated or expensive; in most cases better management of heating, air conditioning and lighting will deliver immediate energy and cost savings." From the title I thought this was spam. Quote from: kpac on January 31, 2010, 12:02:54 PM From the title I thought this was spam. SameSounds like a good initiative there in Northern Ireland. I think we're eventually see similar initiatives in other countries. if it is a SUCCESS it might catch on and TRAVEL around the world i think the only countries that may not like it is the usa and chinaSounds like it might be a bit unfair for supermarkets. It requires a lot of energy to keep all that stuff cold, especially if the refrigerators aren't very new. Sounds like raised prices for the consumer.prices will not go up its to make them save money , you did not get it , to make them turn unwanted lights etc; of at night when not being used you drive past many stores , shops etc and the lights etc are on Actually, I've noticed that some local stores here in Ohio do turn down lights at night. I'm not aware of any legal requirement for them to do so. Therefore, I believe it's just a matter of them wanting to reduce operating expenses. Quote from: Helpmeh on January 31, 2010, 12:29:51 PM Sounds like it might be a bit unfair for supermarkets. It requires a lot of energy to keep all that stuff cold, especially if the refrigerators aren't very new. Sounds like raised prices for the consumer. Even though you missed the point of harry 48's topic, you raise an interesting point, one that's related to energy consumption. Sometimes, when I'm in the local supermarket (KROGER) and I see meats, milk, fruit juice, etc., in open refrigeration units, I can't help thinking their energy costs must be huge and that there must be a better way to display such items. Quote from: soybean on January 31, 2010, 01:30:51 PM Sometimes, when I'm in the local supermarket (Kroger) and I see meats, milk, fruit juice, etc., in open refrigeration units, I can't help thinking their energy costs must be huge and that there must be a better way to display such items. some stores here have heavy clear plastic curtains or clear doors on the stand up fridges to keep the cold air in , floor fridges have see through lidsNo Comment.

Answer»

A new Government scheme to get businesses to cut their emissions could spell the end of the all-night bright lights of the local high street, the Environment Agency (EA) has predicted.

Flat screen TVs, illuminated signs and brightly-lit window displays could all be switched off - instead of being left on overnight when shops and businesses are closed - as companies respond to the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme.

The scheme will require businesses to record their energy use and from next year, pay by the tonne for the carbon they emit.

Around 5,000 firms which use more than 6,000MWh of electricity a year - equivalent to bills of around £500,000 - must register for the energy efficiency scheme between April and September this year.

When the scheme is up and running, the Environment Agency will publish an annual league table of the best and worst performers under the CRC - with the top energy savers getting financial rewards and the worst companies being penalised.

With major supermarkets, clothing retailers and restaurant chains among the big energy users who will have to take part, the days of leaving doors open to encourage customers in and leaving lights on all night could be over, the EA said.

By improving energy efficiency, the CRC could achieve emissions reductions of 11.6 million tonnes of CO2 a year by 2020, save participants money and boost green sectors of the economy, the agency said.

Tony Grayling, head of climate change and sustainable development at the Environment Agency, said: "The CRC is an OPPORTUNITY for large businesses and public sector organisations to play their part in reducing dangerous carbon emissions.

"But for businesses the main motivation to cut their energy use will be their bottom line. By cutting energy use businesses stand to benefit from lower energy bills, and could be financially rewarded through the CRC if they perform well in the energy efficiency stakes."

And he said: "Carbon reduction needn't be complicated or expensive; in most cases better management of heating, air conditioning and lighting will deliver immediate energy and cost savings."
From the title I thought this was spam. Quote from: kpac on January 31, 2010, 12:02:54 PM

From the title I thought this was spam.

SameSounds like a good initiative there in Northern Ireland. I think we're eventually see similar initiatives in other countries. if it is a SUCCESS it might catch on and TRAVEL around the world i think the only countries that may not like it is the usa and chinaSounds like it might be a bit unfair for supermarkets. It requires a lot of energy to keep all that stuff cold, especially if the refrigerators aren't very new. Sounds like raised prices for the consumer.prices will not go up its to make them save money , you did not get it , to make them turn unwanted lights etc; of at night when not being used you drive past many stores , shops etc and the lights etc are on Actually, I've noticed that some local stores here in Ohio do turn down lights at night. I'm not aware of any legal requirement for them to do so. Therefore, I believe it's just a matter of them wanting to reduce operating expenses.

Quote from: Helpmeh on January 31, 2010, 12:29:51 PM

Sounds like it might be a bit unfair for supermarkets. It requires a lot of energy to keep all that stuff cold, especially if the refrigerators aren't very new. Sounds like raised prices for the consumer.

Even though you missed the point of harry 48's topic, you raise an interesting point, one that's related to energy consumption. Sometimes, when I'm in the local supermarket (KROGER) and I see meats, milk, fruit juice, etc., in open refrigeration units, I can't help thinking their energy costs must be huge and that there must be a better way to display such items. Quote from: soybean on January 31, 2010, 01:30:51 PM

Sometimes, when I'm in the local supermarket (Kroger) and I see meats, milk, fruit juice, etc., in open refrigeration units, I can't help thinking their energy costs must be huge and that there must be a better way to display such items.

some stores here have heavy clear plastic curtains or clear doors on the stand up fridges to keep the cold air in , floor fridges have see through lidsNo Comment.

Solve : energy and cost savings in Northern Ireland ( not spam )?

Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions

Reply to Comment