Energy Conservation

BBPA fears cost of new energy audits

23-Jul-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has expressed its concerns over new Government regulations that will force large managed pub companies to pay thousands of pounds to conduct energy audits.

Energy-efficiency planning report welcomed

09-Dec-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

UK property representatives have strongly welcomed a new report calling for the Government to help improve the energy efficiency of commercial buildings.

Top energy saving tips for pubs

18-Mar-2013

Many pubs and hospitality business could cut their energy bills by as much as 20% just by implementing simple energy efficiency measures, according to the Carbon Trust. These measures include control of air conditioning, installing low-energy lighting...

See how much you could save on energy bills with The Publican Power Saver

19-Jan-2011 By Matt Eley Matt

What do food and drink costs, business rates and utility bills all have in common? Apart from all causing headaches for licensees, you can also...

Blue Sky thinking

10-Dec-2009

Rising energy costs - the bane of many a publican's life. You should have already taken steps to tackle them…through ensuring you are on the best...

Pubs could save £5k by switching light-bulbs

20-Oct-2009 By Ewan Turney

Pubs could be spending an extra £5,000 a year by not switching to energy saving light-bulbs. As the clocks go back an hour on Sunday and daylight...

Green pub reduces bills

09-Oct-2009 By Gemma McKenna

A Surrey pub has cut its energy bills by a third by changing its lighting, adding extra insulation and collecting rainwater. The improvements mean...

Carbon Trust offers pubs cash-saving tips

24-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Pubs and other hospitality businesses are to be given tips on how to make major cash savings by the Carbon Trust. The Big Business Refit is to...

Innserve: the verdict

01-May-2009

What general areas have you been advising the pubs on?"Dispense, energy saving and cellar safety."What key changes have you advised the licensees to...

Quick tricks to 'going green'

06-Nov-2008

Knowing where to start when it comes to saving energy can seem a complex task. But knowing that by not doing so you could be missing out on savings...

Act now to save money

30-Oct-2008

With the clocks going back and the recent cold snap leaving us in no doubt that winter is now with us, the annual energy usage of many pubs is about...

Light the fire

24-Apr-2008

How many pubs glow all night long with the lights of their AWP machines?How many country roads are lit up at night not by the street lights, but by...

Huge energy price hikes threaten pubs

10-Jan-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Licensees are expecting big hikes in gas and electricity prices following news that Npower has increased rates for domestic users by about 15%....

The Efficiency Factor: half time report

24-Oct-2007

Halfway through our competition to find the UK pub that can make the biggest improvements in energy efficiciency over the course of six months, and...

The Efficiency Factor: let battle commence

15-Aug-2007

The four pub finalists taking part in British Gas Business's Efficiency Factor are now well into the first month of the contest.Energy-saving experts...

Pubs can do more on energy efficiency, new research reveals

02-Apr-2007

Over half of publicans are less conscientious about saving energy in the pub than they are at home, and one in five believes there is little they can...

EPub: technology to slash your bills

27-Feb-2007

Suddenly, climate change is the new rock 'n' roll. It's on the agenda of every politician who wants to get elected next time around, and even George...

Fuel intentions

01-Feb-2007

With energy costs soaring, energywatch's Karl Brookes offers some practical tips and advice on how to maximise efficiency and get the best possible...

Back to basics: save your energy

18-Oct-2006

How do pubs rate when it comes to energy efficiency? Are licensees conscious of green issues?There's a difference between being green and being...

Sensible savings

15-May-2006

All the lights and 10 TVs were on when Honeycombe Leisure managing director James Baer visited one of his pubs recently. In a busy pub it's a cost...

Power to the publicans

06-Apr-2006

Are you switched on to saving energy costs across your business? The Publican, with partner Hospitable Climates, is seeking to make sure you are with...

Energy supplies: Life's a gas for Calor

15-Apr-2003

For many rural pubs, energy supplies can be a problem. LPG is one solution.City folk often have little comprehension of the trials of country life....