Forget the government’s £25m energy-saving education campaign – just look to kids for inspiration
With the government spending millions on a new campaign to educate people on how to save energy, STEM charity SATRO and sustainable energy company Powercor have revealed that primary school children might just be the best source of advice for households and businesses looking to save on energy costs. SATRO and Powercor undertook the 2022 […]
Schools rise to the challenge as energy efficiency competition proves huge success
A competition which was designed to help primary school pupils make a real difference to the energy efficiency in their schools came to an end this month with an award ceremony which honoured all participating schools, including those that had made the biggest difference to their energy consumption. Powercor partnered with STEM charity SATRO (https://www.satro.org.uk/) […]
Key Strategies to Controlling Rising Energy Costs
Rising energy prices have added further impetus for schools and businesses looking to more sustainable and energy-saving systems. The global energy price hike, which has seen costs increase exponentially, shows little sign of abating. Here we discuss some key strategies for controlling energy costs. For schools, educational institutions and business the impact is already being […]
Powercor and St George’s College’s work shows the power of Ground Source Heat Pump technology
Powercor’s Technical Director Chris Wright explains how the company’s work with one of the country’s leading public schools highlights how a can-do attitude is key to delivering a reduction in carbon emissions, and with it energy costs. Our relationship with St George’s College Weybridge has been a lengthy one, encompassing a wide range of work […]
Schools must go green to save on energy costs
Rising energy prices are set to hit the education sector hard with some schools expecting between 50 to 60 percent increase in their energy bills. With the global energy price hike already having an impact for schools, educational institutions and businesses Chris Wright, Technical Director of Powercor, an expert organisation in the field of sustainable […]
Schools must STEM rising energy bills, and help is at hand
Powercor’s Technical Director, Chris Wright, explains why the education sector needs to tackle the threat posed by rising energy prices on its ability to provide students with the education they deserve and why Powercor can be the ideal partner in meeting the challenge. Schools and colleges are increasingly turning to new ways to manage their […]
SATRO Energy Saving Challenge
Powercor is delighted to announce a collaboration with Surrey-based STEM charity SATRO for the 2022 SATRO Energy Saving Challenge – an opportunity to put students at the heart of sustainability thinking and explore ways to reduce their school’s carbon footprint.
EV revolution engages firms to power the future
Powercor’s Technical Director, Chris Wright, examines how the UK government’s plans for a net zero transport system within the next two decades means firms need to consider how to have the necessary infrastructure in place. The UK has devised definitive plans to lead the electric vehicle revolution as the government used the COP26 summit to […]
Powercor’s new Key Account Manager Aidan relishing his role at the Sharpe end of the business
Powercor’s new Key Account Manager, Aidan Sharpe, explains how the firm is targeting growth and will play a part in the UK’s efforts to transition to a net-zero carbon future. I was delighted to start my role in September having known Powercor, Richard, and Chris for over two decades. My career has always been in […]
Educating schools on how to save on their energy bill
Powercor’s Technical Director, Chris Wright, explains why the firm is determined to support schools in their efforts to deliver energy efficiencies and create the STEM stars of the future. Powercor is continuing to build on its expertise gained working with schools and education facilities across the UK as the drive towards net zero gathers pace. It […]
