It’s been reported that the UK is planning for a four-day power outage as cold weather may combine with gas shortages, leading to ‘organised’ blackouts for industry and even households. Chantel Scheepers, CEO of OakTree Power, a UK-based ClimateTech startup helping FTSE 250 organisations headquartered in London reduce energy consumption and contribute unused kilowatts to … Read more
Why reducing non-essential electricity usage for short periods is the way to go amid both climate change and the cost-of-living crisis “It’s important for people to learn about energy and understand – households and businesses alike – that not all electricity is equal or required all the time, rather than viewing this crisis as a … Read more
A net zero financial centre is realistic, if we work together with the government A few months ago, the ex-chancellor promised to make Britain the ‘world’s first net-zero-aligned financial centre’. The objective sounded promising for the future of the industry, as it would make the UK’s commercial buildings more attractive, and arguably position UK-based facilities … Read more
Energy bills in the UK have been rapidly increasing in the past year, leaving many wondering what they can do to reduce the amount they are paying. With this in mind, many workers are using this as an opportunity to halt their remote working and return to the office as a means to save money. … Read more
As energy prices rise, many workers are choosing to spend more time in their offices to save money on their domestic energy bills. One study by price comparison website MoneySuperMarket suggests that 14% of British people are doing exactly that, including 23% of those aged between 18 and 24. Offices are going to become ‘warm … Read more
OakTree Power’s bespoke platform is enabling the Financial Times to reduce energy usage at its HQ building and ease congestion on the local electricity network in Paternoster Square.