Monday’s announcement from the UK government has indicated a desire to reopen schools as early as June the 1st, the proposal as it stands would be to reintroduce students in phases so as to minimise the risk of reinfection and another great spread. While the youngest...
ESS breaks down the latest news concerning Coronavirus, social distancing and how this is affecting the UK’s waste wood collection and biomass plants. If the bough breaks The last four weeks have been tumultuous to say the least, as the UK now enters the final week of...
On the 11th March Rishi Sunak revealed his first Budget as Chancellor. Speaking at the House of Commons he publicised the government’s annual tax and spending plans in what was a Budget very much overhauled by a pressing need to tackle the spread of coronavirus. Up...
We are all stardust. It’s a sentiment that was revived recently by Astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson when asked what the most ‘astounding’ fact was that he had learned in his career. Tyson gave a short reverie about the heavy element Carbon, an essential part DNA,...
Energy baskets reduce costs, stress and decrease admin for you After three successive years of rising energy markets, ESS energy baskets are a simple way for our clients to acquire greater buying power and achieve a level of savings that is not available on an individual...
As you may know, it was recently Summer Solstice, also known as the longest day of the year. On 21 June, the earth witnessed 16 hours and 38 minutes of daylight, more than usual. This implies that summer is well and truly underway - we...
Energy since privatisation Whilst British Gas was privatised in 1986 in the UK, the electricity sector has been privatised in England and Wales from 1948 to the late 1990’s. This is when the supply industry was radically restructured under Margaret Thatcher’s government, where she promised that...
Throughout the year, you should expect to witness seasonal patterns of energy usage within your home, school or centre. The amount of energy which is created and consumed tends to fluctuate depending on the time of year, in order to keep up with our temperature...
In April the Climate Change Levy (CCL) rate increased, so we thought that we should tell you a little bit more about what that means and what you can do to offset the costs. ...
How small companies can make a big difference. It is said that within a typical commercial office, about three-quarters of waste is made up of paper and cardboard, 12% being food waste and 6% glass and plastic. This proves that small companies can adopt numerous smart...
