Energy efficiency investment fund launched in London

London Mayor Boris Johnson has launched a new fund for public sector companies to make their buildings more energy efficient and lower carbon emissions.

The London Energy Efficiency Fund offers cheap loans for organisations such as hospitals, local authorities and police and fire stations to set up energy efficiency equipment in their property.

The fund provides loans which is between £3 million and £10 million for setting up measures such as energy efficient lighting systems, upgrading boilers and fitting smart meters. It is anticipated that NHS Trusts, housing associations and establishments in the voluntary sector are going to be among those that will borrow money from the fund.

Presently, 10 per cent of all carbon emissions in the capital arrive from public sector structures alone so decreasing emissions from these buildings is important to help the city reduce its carbon footprint.

Nevertheless, it is not just big organisations who ought to look to cutting their CO2 emissions. Smaller businesses may also have a good effect on the environment by decreasing their carbon emissions. Making use of the solutions of a company which offers environmental consultancy services for example Apollo Enviro can help you find areas were you could reduce your carbon emissions.

From setting up voltage optimisation units to reduce the energy used by a business’ gear, to arranging environmental awareness workshops to show staff how tiny changes to their habits can make a big distinction, Apollo Enviro can help businesses reduce their carbon footprint and maybe even save money on their energy costs.