Environmental News and Information
This section aims to provide Environmental Specialists with news and information about the sector in which we work, developments in technology or companies as well as stories from acrross the East of England region.
Wireless energy management system makes it easy to spot spikes in usage
Submitted on October 12, 2009
Wireless telemetry specialist Radio-Tech has developed an energy management system to enable organisations to monitor and ultimately reduce their energy consumption.
The company’s wireless data capture technology allows for 24/7 monitoring of remote assets and consumption of water, electricity and gas; regular reports on consumption allow usage to be cut, reducing both bills and environmental impact.
The [...]
Carbon Trust launches UK bid for breakthrough in fuel cell technology
Submitted on October 9, 2009
An example of fuelcell technology - Pearl bicycle
“Critical moment” as new analysis shows $180bn global market potential
The Carbon Trust is today launching a UK bid for a breakthrough in fuel cell technology, which could open up a global fuel cell market worth over $180 billion by 2050, according to new analysis.
The “Polymer Fuel Cells [...]
EEDA Draft Business Support Strategy 2009-13
Submitted on October 9, 2009
EEDA - Supporting your business
Businesses are the lifeblood of our economy in the East of England and we must ensure that the business support we provide is meeting the needs of our businesses.
Since the launch of Better for Business, the regional business support strategy, in 2005 we have made significant improvements to our business [...]
Hydrogen powered car could be built in Peterborough
Submitted on September 14, 2009
Hydrocar H2
Peterborough is on the road to becoming the home of a futuristic car.
Discussions are ongoing as to where the new hydrogen-powered Riversimple car will be built and today manufacturers said that Peterborough was high on the list for a manufacturing base.
The city could also become home to a 50 vehicle pilot scheme in 2012 [...]
“Make do and mend” costs British businesses £3bn a year
Submitted on September 9, 2009
The Carbon Trust could help your business get that new computer that you need.
Theo Paphitis and the Carbon Trust launch scrappage scheme for power-guzzling equipment.
British businesses are being forced to “make do and mend” with old, inefficient equipment, as over half (52%), don’t have the money to upgrade it. Over half of small and [...]
