Energywise
Energywise is run by Suffolk Chamber, which is designed to run a series of events to provide local businesses with the opportunity to come together to share best practices and to hear from specialists on how they can reduce carbon emissions and fuel costs.
Energywise is part of the European ANSWER (A North Sea Way to Energy-Efficient Regions) project - www.answerproject.eu
The ANSWER project, which started in September 2008, has EU funding of €1.8 million (£1.4 million) through the Interreg Programme. Suffolk County Council is the lead partner on this innovative project, which aims to develop communities across the North Sea Region with increased awareness of environmental issues and reduced carbon emissions.
Answer Project/Chamber presentation to the European Commission - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvbZ2DQZ4FY&feature=related
Whatever your questions, Energywise will put you in the picture with information on all topics related to energy management and reduction through a programme of events.
Our events are designed to look at how businesses can maximise their use of utilities, help develop better working practices around such things as waste minimisation and greening the supply chain, as well as working with them to cut their carbon emissions, all with the aim of helping them become more competitive.
Details of Energywise events can be found in the networking and events section of this website.
If there are any topics you would like us to cover or like more information on, please contact Amanda Ankin on amanda@suffolkchamber.co.uk or 01473 694812.
There are also a variety of services open to help businesses, from those who are only just thinking about how they can reduce their energy consumption, to the more experienced businesses who are well on their way to creating a more sustainable future.
Please see useful links below:
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Utilities™ - www.energ.co.uk/chamberutilities
This is a cost-cutting service delivered in partnership with ENERG-G Procurement Ltd, providing a comprehensive range of specialist services, totally independent of the utility industry's suppliers.
Suffolk Carbon Charter - www.greensuffolk.org/charter
A Suffolk Chartermark to recognise carbon reduction measures in Suffolk's small businesses.
A film has been produced on the Suffolk Carbon Charter: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuD8WVjCnPI
Low Carbon Champions - www.greenlighttrust.org/low-carbon-champions
Low Carbon Champions supports businesses in driving down their use of carbon, increasing their resource efficiency and saving energy – material, time and effort.
Creating the Greenest County Awards - www.greensuffolk.org/ctgc_awards/greenest_business
An award scheme that aims to celebrate and highlight the excellent environmental achievements that are ongoing within our businesses across Suffolk.
The Mayday Network - www.maydaynetwork.com
The Mayday Network is a collaboration of businesses taking action on climate change and resource depletion. In a non-competitive space, Mayday businesses work together and with partners to seek out and promote the best solutions to the major environmental challenges we face.
