AI-driven data centre growth set to double power demand
Rapid growth in artificial intelligence is set to significantly increase global electricity demand, placing energy managers under mounting pressure to balance capacity, cost and sustainability, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report, Key Questions on Energy and AI, highlights how surging investment in AI infrastructure is accelerating energy consumption. Electricity […]
Aston University accelerates net zero plans with major low-carbon energy centre project
Aston University has begun construction of a new Carbon Neutral Energy Centre, marking a significant step forward in decarbonising large-scale estates and offering a model for energy management leaders across the UK. The Birmingham-based project, supported by a £35.5 million grant through the UK Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, will replace the university’s existing gas-fired […]
CARBON MANAGEMENT MONTH: Managing indirect emissions across FM supply chains
For public sector estates teams, carbon management is no longer limited to energy use within buildings. Increasingly, attention is turning to Scope 3 emissions, i.e. the indirect emissions generated across supply chains, including contractors, maintenance providers, cleaning services and outsourced operations. These emissions are under growing scrutiny as public sector organisations face tighter net zero […]
Renewables surge towards half of EU electricity mix
Renewable energy is continuing to reshape Europe’s power landscape, with new Eurostat figures showing that close to half of all electricity generated across the EU now comes from renewable sources. According to the latest data, renewables accounted for around 47% of EU electricity generation in 2024, underlining the rapid shift away from fossil fuels and […]
Hormuz disruption knock-on effects becoming clearer for FMs
Escalating tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran are driving significant disruption across global energy and logistics markets, increasing the risk of prolonged inflation and weaker economic growth. For energy and FM leaders, the situation reinforces the need for robust energy procurement strategies, supply diversification and scenario planning, as geopolitical instability continues to influence both […]
April 2026 is Metering & Monitoring 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 April we’ll be focussing on Metering & Monitoring. 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 of […]
CARBON MANAGEMENT MONTH: Carbon as a Performance Metric – Embedding sustainability into FM contracts and procurement
For organisations managing large, multi-site corporate portfolios, carbon management is shifting from a reporting exercise to an operational performance metric. Facilities management contracts are increasingly expected to demonstrate measurable progress against net zero commitments, not just deliver cost and service efficiency. For private and public sector leaders attending the Energy Management Summit, this is changing […]
5 ways Artificial Intelligence can revolutionise manufacturing
By Mike Bradford, Director of Strategic Business Development at DELMIA Companies that embrace these technologies are building more efficient, resilient, and sustainable operations. As AI continues to evolve, its capacity to innovate and optimize will further solidify its role as a cornerstone of modern manufacturing. As Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the manufacturing sector. By integrating intelligent […]
Energy Management Summit: 30 years of experience in one event
We wanted to share a bit more detail on what you’d get from attending the Energy Management Summit – and why so many decision makers find it a valuable use of their time. Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd September Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow The summit is built to give you meaningful conversations, relevant insight […]
RENEWABLES MONTH: Choosing the right mix of on- and off-site for cost, carbon and resilience in local authorities
For local authorities, renewable energy strategy is very much about how to structure investment to balance cost, carbon reduction and operational resilience. With tightening budgets, grid constraints and ambitious net zero targets, councils attending the Energy Management Summit are increasingly weighing the relative merits of on-site generation and off-site procurement models such as power purchase […]