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Why Manufacturers Need Accurate Carbon Reporting
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Why Manufacturers Need Accurate Carbon Reporting

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GridDuck’s carbon reporting can measure the energy-related carbon of a production line and that means calculating the GHG emissions per product or process step.

Most emissions metrics are actually based on assumptions, yet they are treated like financial figures. Carbon accounting is actually more like assumptions accounting.

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Energy in Autumn and Winter 2023: What’s the Story?
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Energy in Autumn and Winter 2023: What’s the Story?

Energy security has been under threat while prices have been on the rise, culminating in wide scale hardship for homes and businesses in 2022. As we descend into Autumn, many businesses will be wondering how they can best prepare for the colder months ahead. In this article, we explain why the energy market is the way it is, what we can expect in 2023 and how your business can save on bills this winter.

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Is On-Site Renewable Energy Generation the Future for SME’s?
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Is On-Site Renewable Energy Generation the Future for SME’s?

GridDuck sits As the energy crisis rages on, issues of energy cost, energy security and scarcity are all at the forefront of business owners’ minds. With all of that going on, is the case for renewable energy generation getting stronger? Or is it more profitable to hold off on this investment? For this week’s article, we’re evaluating all sides of the debate.

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Five Energy Saving Ideas for Warehouses
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Five Energy Saving Ideas for Warehouses

Demand for warehouse space has doubled in the last decade. That’s according to real estate experts CBRE. This is partly driven by our changing consumer behaviour and the popularity of shopping online. This trend is expected to continue. But space doesn’t come cheap. As sky-high energy costs continue to eat into profits, it’s important that warehouses operate with maximum efficiency and it’s one of the easiest ways to cut costs.

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Why We Need to Tackle Corporate Inertia to Fight Climate Change: A Q&A With Greentech Global
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Why We Need to Tackle Corporate Inertia to Fight Climate Change: A Q&A With Greentech Global

Step forward Greentech Global, an investor in companies that have innovative solutions for a low-carbon future. It’s not just about providing capital, but arming these businesses with the tools they need to succeed and then introducing them to a wider corporate community as potential clients.

GridDuck spoke to Andy Taylor, Greentech’s commercial director, about why he is relentless in his vision to fight climate change and why we need to move faster.

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GridDuck’s 2022 Energy Summary: Our Top Tips and Insights for Businesses
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GridDuck’s 2022 Energy Summary: Our Top Tips and Insights for Businesses

We recap on our content from 2022, targeted at businesses looking to become energy efficient, cut back on energy waste and save on emissions. It’s a year that will probably be most remembered for two interconnected things: inflation and soaring energy bills, leading to a crisis in the cost of living.

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Demand Side Innovation: The Flexitricity Story
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Demand Side Innovation: The Flexitricity Story

Flexitricity was registered as a company in 2004 with just one employee, founder Alastair Martin. With hard work and grit, the business went operationally live in 2008, helping its clients generate revenue from distributed energy assets. Headquartered in Scotland, the company now employs 130 people and is continuing to grow.

GridDuck spoke to Alastair about how demand-side energy can help keep escalating costs down and his ambitions of getting into the nascent domestic market, which would significantly broaden the company’s scope.

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Seven Reasons Your Business Needs Energy Monitoring
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Seven Reasons Your Business Needs Energy Monitoring

There’s cause for concern when it comes to business energy prices right now… but what is the best course of action? This week, we identify some key benefits to energy monitoring and make our case for why energy data is the best first step towards cost saving.

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Six Ways Your Business Can Optimise Energy
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Six Ways Your Business Can Optimise Energy

In this article, we will explore the difference between energy optimisation and energy saving, alongside providing tips on how your business can start optimising energy today.

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A Guide to Energy Management Systems for Businesses
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A Guide to Energy Management Systems for Businesses

As businesses are hit by rising energy costs, many businesses may be wondering whether it’s time to invest in an energy management system. But what exactly does an energy management system do, who can it help and what do you need to consider? We explain all in this week’s article.

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