Vehicle Tax
Pure battery powered electric cars are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). The rules state “the electricity must come from an external source or an electric storage battery not connected to any source of power when the vehicle is moving”. … Continue reading
Hints and tips
Fridges and freezers Site your fridge and freezer in a cool (but not very cold) position. Don’t leave the fridge door open and make sure the seals are tight. Keep your fridge temperature setting between 3°C and 5°C – settings … Continue reading
Eco Building
Thinking of building a new house? Or converting an old one? It’s one of the most exciting things you can do – especially with all the opportunities to make your new home greener without adding greatly to the cost. Use … Continue reading
Company Car Tax & Capital Allowances
Capital Allowances – Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) allow companies to write off the whole cost of an asset against taxable profits. This is available for cars with 50g/km or less. More polluting cars, those emitting … Continue reading
Ethical Lifestyle & Shopping
Every purchasing decision we make has an impact on the environment. By choosing an ‘Ethical Retailer’ you may be able to reduce your own impact. We have prepared a list of Green/Energy Efficient retail sites below. Please let us know … Continue reading
