Energy Efficiency the Key for UK to Reach Net Zero Goal
Energy efficiency is something that we’re serious advocates of, here at Utility Trade Group. Without it, energy costs would continue to rise, and the damage to the environment would be irreparable.
It’s an imperative exercise in, not just achieving the net-zero goal, but in reducing your business costs – and it’s becoming ever more mainstream and accessible, with expensive upfront costs and limited outcomes, both things of the past.
A huge amount of time and effort has already been leveraged, in an attempt for change on the net-zero goal. However, MPs have recently warned that the UK will not hit these targets, unless energy efficiency is improved further still.
Progress has continued to stall, according to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, with the target having been set for 2050. This goal has ensured that the UK were one of the most ambitious in the world, with the previous target having been set at 80%. The UK has already reduced their emissions by 42% but in order to reach the 2050 target, will need to look to energy efficiency far more closely.
The Committee also found that:
– They believe that energy efficiency is seen as ‘less of a priority’ by the UK Government, in comparison to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
– That energy efficiency needs to be utilised in order for the climate targets to be reached. Also, that this is the cheapest way in order to reduce carbon emissions.
– They pushed MP’s to look at improving the energy efficiency of buildings with immediate effect, if they wish to meet any of the current emissions reduction targets. By doing so they will also help tackle fuel poverty, and reduce energy bills that have continued to rise.
– They also believe that the Government is failing to boost energy efficiency within businesses. This is one of the key changes that should have been made already, but many firms are still not even aware of the current targets that have been made in their sectors. They said, “The market is not delivering change at the pace needed and neither is the regulatory framework. We recommend a step-change in the government’s approach to regulating the sector, with the ratcheting up of the minimum energy efficiency standards, the mandating of operational performance ratings and improved standards for new commercial buildings.”
– MP’s have said that progress is stalling, not due to a lack of evidence on how they can drive energy efficiency, but due to a ‘lack of political will’.
Energy efficiency is becoming ever more important – not just in terms of achieving the goals set out by the UK Government, but in order to combat the ever increasing costs of non-renewable energy sources. Utility Trade Group have helped businesses across the country with their energy efficiency programmes, and our full turnkey approach ensures that there is a solution for your business. Whether it’s Solar PV, Led Lighting, Battery Storage, or indeed something else – our qualified consultants will be able to guide you through the process, and make recommendations that are best suited to your business.
Energy efficiency is something that cannot be ignored – get in touch with us today, to see how we can help your reduce your energy costs, and help to achieve the net-zero goal.
