20th August 2010
Save 30% on your water bills
The first half of this year has been the driest in the UK si...
14th June 2010
Business in the Community - Adapting to Climate Change
Business in the Community offers a free service to North Eas...
18th March 2010
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations
Environment Agency reminder about Waste Electrical and Elect...
16th September 2010
Let Your Waste Work For You - Free NISP Workshop
Half day event 9.00am - 1.30pmRamside Hall Hotel,...
30th September 2010
Groundwork Free Green Business Event
9:30am - 3:00pmTh...
8th October 2010
Pollution Prevention Guidance
Pollution Prevention Guidance 6: Working at Construction and...
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Some financial support is available to help companies to become more resource efficient.
Energy Efficiency
Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from interest free energy efficiency loans of from £5,000 to £100,000.
The Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme provides a tax incentive to businesses that invest in equipment that meets published energy-saving criteria. The Energy Technology List (ETL) details the criteria for each type of technology, and lists those products in each category that meet them. It is managed by the Carbon Trust.
Water Efficiency
Enhanced Capital Allowances encourage businesses to invest in water saving technologies. The Scheme enables businesses to claim 100% first year capital allowances on investments in technologies and products that encourage sustainable water use.
