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The Storage Issue

The Storage Issue - Sufficient renewable energy storage is the key to a net-zero future.

Energy in Review: February 2023 News Roundup

A recap of some of the month’s biggest energy stories and breakthroughs. Russia significantly reduces oil exports following continued sanctions from the West. Russia has announced that it will reduce oil outputs by 500,000 barrels a day in March, which is about 5% of the country’s oil

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Target Practice: Improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions

Using EnergyElephant’s energy and sustainability platform to set achievable targets, one goal at a time. Over the next several decades, organizations around the world will grapple with their energy use and sustainability efforts. While drastic changes are necessary, using smaller, interim targets will help achieve feats that at first

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Phantom of the Office: How energy vampires drain power and increase costs

Phantom of the Office: How energy vampires drain power and increase costs. Appliances and devices integral to every organization may be draining energy and raising bills. This is what you can do to nip the problem in the bud.

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Wind Curtailment Level in Ireland: Past, Present and Future.

Wind Curtailment Level in Ireland: Past, Present and Future. What is the curtailment of renewables?

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Solar Energy, How Does It Work?

Solar Energy, How Does It Work? As energy prices climb, many people are looking for ways to reduce their costs and increase their energy efficiency. Solar PV systems are a great way to do this, but how exactly do they work?

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Microgeneration and Decentralising the Energy Grid

Why is microgeneration important? The use of microgeneration is key to decentralising the energy grid as it could allow for more uptake of renewables and thus a reduction in overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Microgeneration involves the installation of small generators, such as solar PV or wind turbines, by individual

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The Gas and Nuclear ‘Sustainable’ Debate.

Where do gas and nuclear fit in, in the transition to a green energy future?

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Green roofs – A Catalyst in Energy Efficiency?

Green roofs - Could this Nature Based Solution be the key to solving a variety of environmental and economic issues facing many organisations today?

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The Importance of Energy Data Transparency

The Importance of Energy Data Transparency. How data can help you understand your energy use.

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The Critical Role Of Energy Efficiency Policy In Achieving Net-zero Emissions

Every week EnergyElephant hears from users on how energy efficiency is becoming more and more a priority for their organisation due to new legislation, policy changes, energy volatility and drivers for general cost reductions. As energy markets become increasingly volatile and unstable, everyone from the top down is in search

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Energy Treasure Hunt

Running An Energy Treasure Hunt Motivate And Involve Your Staff For Better Results Getting staff involved in an energy treasure hunt is a fun way to engage your work community in sustainability initiatives. It also provides a cost effective way to reduce energy and improve energy saving behaviours in staff.

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5 Reasons You Should Look At Your Energy Bills

Nobody likes looking at energy bills. They are depressing, confusing documents, that bring little joy (or insights) to the reader so they tend to be ignored or at best summarily glanced over. But there are good reasons to look at your bills every so often!

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When Is The Best Time To Use Electricity?

Q: When is the best time to use electricity? A: It depends. Electricity supply systems are rapidly changing, becoming more distributed, resilient, low-carbon and generally cleaner. This gives rise to many questions on when is the best time to use electricity.

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