Waste management starts with energy: The hidden cost of unnecessary generator runtime
Energy waste is less visible than material waste, but it can be just as costly. Across construction, infrastructure, utilities and large estates, temporary power can become a blind spot in energy and carbon strategies. Diesel generators are often specified around a site’s maximum demand. In practice, they may spend much of the day running at […]
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 […]
Historic De La Warr Pavilion demonstrates how heritage buildings can embrace solar power
A landmark renewable energy project at one of the UK’s best-known listed buildings is demonstrating how carefully designed solar installations can help heritage estates reduce carbon emissions without compromising historic architecture. Commercial solar specialist Absolar has completed the installation of 144 lightweight solar panels on the Grade I listed De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, […]
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 […]
July 2026 is Data Collection & Management Month on Energy Management Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Energy Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in July we’ll be focussing on Data Collection & Management It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help energy management buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier […]
Choosing the Right Energy Storage Solutions: What to ask your suppliers
As organisations across the private & public sectors face rising electricity costs, increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets and growing concerns around energy resilience, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are moving from niche applications into mainstream energy infrastructure… Whether supporting renewable energy generation, reducing peak demand charges or improving operational resilience, energy storage can help […]
Global HV switchgear market to expand rapidly through 2030
Grid operators are increasingly adopting digital substations, intelligent monitoring, and SF₆-free technologies to boost reliability, cut lifecycle emissions, and meet rising electricity demand across industrial and urban networks. According to GlobalData, as utilities ramp up investment in transmission infrastructure, grid modernisation, and renewable energy integration, the global high-voltage (HV) switchgear market is forecast to expand rapidly […]
Why energy management has become a business-wide conversation
Not that long ago, energy was something many organisations only really discussed when a contract was up for renewal or prices started making headlines. Responsibility often sat with Facilities, Estates or Procurement teams, with the focus on keeping sites running, managing consumption and making sure the organisation wasn’t paying more than it needed to. That’s […]