Green Growth staff receives training at University of Nicosia

Green Growth staff are currently undertaking specialized training at the University of Nicosia for Category A Energy Auditors, in accordance with local regulation ΚΔΠ 184/2012.

This is the first course of its kind organised by the Energy Service of the Republic of Cyprus, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, in compliance with EU Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EK.

The training duration is 80 hours which includes 56 hours theory and 24 hours practical assignments.

GGES Retained by Major Bank to Energy Audit Four Buildings

Green Growth Energy Services has been retained by a major bank to carry out an Energy Audit of four office buildings. The planned duration of the project is ten weeks. At the end of the project a separate Energy Opportunity Assessment report including costed action recommendations will be issued to the client for each of the four buildings.

Green Growth dubbed “the new business revolution” by The Telegraph

In order for the UK to reduce its carbon footprint, Britain’s businesses must focus on green growth and sustainability. British firms bold enough to join the low-carbon revolution early have already reaped the benefits.

Full coverage, with a number of related articles and essays sponsored by The Carbon Trust can be found here on The Telegraph’s website.

Europe Considers “Green Bonds” to battle Energy and Climate Crises

Quoting from a blog post on SmartPlanet:

Austerity is the new watchword in a Europe that’s encumbered with massive public debt. Governments are now turning to “green” bonds to cover the cost of transitioning Europe to clean sources of energy.

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Why Some Cities Are More Energy Efficient Than Others

The most common urban legend standing in the way of higher energy efficiency is the false choice between an increase in prosperity or reduction of carbon footprint. Now, this study attacks the legend, by benchmarking the economic and energy performance of global cities, including New York, Tokyo, and Cape Town against each other. The results were interesting: Continue reading

Career Opportunity with Green Growth Energy Services

Our Energy Efficiency consultancy practice, carrying out energy efficiency audits and providing system solutions for leading corporate clients, is looking for a qualified Mechanical and Electrical Engineer to join the team. The role is to provide design and technical services to the operations team. Continue reading

Completed Energy And Opportunity Assessment

Green Growth Energy Services completed today an energy and opportunity assessment for a 4 star, 175-room hotel. Potential savings totalling €91,000 per annum in electricity and heating oil were identified, arising from six different initiatives which were costed at a total budget of €280,000. Continue reading

Green Growth Founders Receive Stelios Award

George Lordos, Erol Riza and Tamer Zaim of Green Growth Energy Services were honoured today by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou with the Stelios Award for Business Cooperation in Cyprus 2010. Continue reading

Launch of Green Growth Energy Services

Green Growth Energy Services was founded in August 2009 in Nicosia, Cyprus by George Lordos, Erol Riza and Tamer Zaim with the objective to be the first ESCO (Energy Services Company) in Cyprus. Continue reading