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Salix Well-Being Walk to Celebrate Best Companies Day

Submitted by Alannah.powell on Mon, 11/03/2019 - 5:02pm

The Salix team recently took part in a well-being walk around the city of London, in support of Best Companies Day 2019, after being recently awarded number 21 on the ‘Sunday Times’ 2019 Best 100 Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For’ list.

The walk gave staff the opportunity to step outside the office environment t for an hour, take part in some gentle exercise and get some fresh air.

Salix Listed Number 21 on The Sunday Times’ Best 100 Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For 2019!

Submitted by Salix on Thu, 21/02/2019 - 10:05am

Salix is delighted to announce being awarded number 21 on the ‘Sunday Times’ 2019 Best 100 Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For’ list. The full list was announced last night at the Sunday Times Awards ceremony at Battersea Evolution, where Salix joined the other organisations to also be awarded a place on the list.

Funding available to Scottish organisations for energy efficiency projects

Submitted by Salix on Mon, 18/02/2019 - 10:07am

In 2018, Salix, with support from the Scottish Government, launched £8.5m in funding for public sector organisations to invest in energy efficiency projects. The fund forms part of a wider Scottish Government strategy to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions within the sector, following an announcement that Scotland are making energy efficiency a national infrastructure priority.

The fund aims to provide public sector organisations with the capital to install new technologies and upgrade existing systems improving their overall energy efficiency.

Gateshead Council deliver over £2.3m in energy efficiency projects

Submitted by Salix on Wed, 13/02/2019 - 2:44pm

Gateshead Council has been working closely with Salix since 2009 using their original £650,000 recycling fund to finance over £2.3m in energy efficiency projects.

Using Salix funding, the council have been able to deliver 52 energy efficiency projects including pipework insulation, LED lighting, and Building Energy Management System (BEMS) installations.

These projects have helped Gateshead achieve and exceed their targeted 35% reduction in carbon emissions between 2009 and 2016, saving an estimated £542,000 and 2,594 tonnes* of CO2e a year.

Kent County Council set to save 67% on annual electricity bill thanks to greener street lighting upgrade

Submitted by Salix on Mon, 11/02/2019 - 10:46am

Kent County Council is on track to significantly reduce its carbon footprint after investing in a major street lighting replacement project.

The council is set to save millions each year on its energy bills, following the ambitious lighting upgrade programme. The county will see all street lighting units replaced with more modern alternatives, in addition to the installation of a Central Management System (CMS).

In total, over 120,000 outdated lanterns will be replaced with highly efficient LED luminaires and will significantly lower the council’s energy consumption.

Newcastle University continue long-standing commitment to carbon reduction by delivering estate-wide LED upgrade

Submitted by Salix on Wed, 30/01/2019 - 1:40pm

Salix is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of supporting Newcastle University with the delivery of energy efficiency projects. In 2008, the University was involved in establishing a Salix/HEFCE Revolving Green Fund 1 and set up a ring-fenced fund of £625,000. Over the past 10 years the University have recycled their original fund almost three times and invested over £2.6 million in energy efficiency projects.

Salix exhibiting at AoC Winter Conference 2019

Submitted by Salix on Wed, 16/01/2019 - 5:01pm

Salix are delighted to be exhibiting at the AoC Winter Conference in London on 29th January 2019.

The conference will showcase the role of finance professionals in driving change across the sector. Delegates will have the opportunity to get up to date details on the current funding landscape and discuss a range of barriers. The event will allow delegates too;

Salix's Response to the City of London Transport Strategy

Submitted by Salix on Wed, 16/01/2019 - 2:59pm

The City of London’s Transport Strategy was opened for public consultation in order for comments and feedback to inform the final version of the Transport Strategy, which is due to be published in Spring 2019. The strategy intends to set out how the City proposes to design and manage its streets to ensure the Square Mile remains a great place to live, work, study and visit. The Strategy is a major opportunity to enable the continued growth of the City  as a global financial centre and its development as a major cultural destination.

Kent County Council School Solar Project

Submitted by Salix on Thu, 10/01/2019 - 5:21pm

Northfleet School for Girls has completed one of the largest Solar project of its kind for a school within the UK.

The foundation school within Kent County Council has installed 681 solar PV panels at 180kWp across the school’s roof, as part of the school’s ambitious plans to significantly reduce energy costs.

The solar project is projected to save the school £17,000 as well reduce carbon emissions by 100 tonnes annually, which builds on the school’s previous project, which saw all lighting converted to LED.

University saves hundreds of thousands through energy efficient upgrades

Submitted by Salix on Fri, 04/01/2019 - 2:45pm

A post-graduate university in Bedfordshire is set to save hundreds of thousands of pounds and significantly reduce its carbon footprint after investing in energy efficient technologies, including its very own solar farm.

Cranfield University is now on track to save £329,108 annually, decrease its greenhouse gas emissions and reduce its reliance on the national grid.

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