NHS energy managers urged to plan early to maximise decarbonisation funding
NHS energy managers are being encouraged to integrate planning and project development at an early stage to maximise the benefits of more than £816 million available through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS). According to planning and development consultancy Lichfields, early planning is essential if NHS trusts are to successfully deliver complex low-carbon energy projects […]
Smart building technology investment accelerates as energy efficiency climbs the agenda
European property investors are planning significant increases in spending on smart building technology as they seek faster, more cost-effective ways to reduce energy consumption and meet sustainability targets, according to new research from re:sustain. The study, which surveyed 200 institutional real estate asset managers across the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy, representing […]
Energy Management Summit expands to Manchester following success of London event
Organisers Forum Events have announced the launch of a second annual Energy Management Summit, taking place on 10-11 May 2027 at The Manchester Deansgate Hotel, following the continued success of the event at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow. The expansion will provide even more opportunities for energy professionals and solution providers to connect, collaborate […]
Carbon reduction is no longer just about setting targets
Over the last few years, organisations have invested significant time and resource into understanding their carbon footprint, setting reduction targets and developing sustainability strategies. Many now have net zero ambitions in place, alongside the reporting frameworks and governance needed to support them. While those foundations remain important, attention is increasingly moving beyond target setting and […]
EU project demonstrates biogas technology that could boost renewable hydrogen production
A European research project has successfully demonstrated a new technology that converts biogas into renewable hydrogen and solid carbon, offering energy managers another potential route to decarbonisation while supporting long-term carbon storage. The Horizon Europe-funded TITAN project is approaching completion after four years of research, having validated a process that uses microwave energy to convert […]
How to protect your operations against rising energy grid uncertainty
Believe it or not, reliable access to energy is becoming a strategic concern for organisations across both the public and private sectors. Increasing electricity demand (such as during the May and June UK heatwaves), the growth of renewable generation, ageing infrastructure and more frequent extreme weather events (ditto) are all contributing to greater uncertainty around […]