Organisations using licence-exempt energy offered cash boost
Firms including steelmakers, recycling plants and manufacturers are among the hundreds of businesses that will benefit from a new scheme launched by the government to help with the cost of their energy bills. Most businesses across the country are receiving money off their energy costs automatically, thanks to an unprecedented support package from the government […]
£450 million project to improve school buildings begins
Over 1,000 school building improvement projects have received a green light as part of plans to boost the condition of the school estate, with energy efficiency a key goal. 859 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided schools every region of the country will receive a share of a £456 million pot created to help refurbish […]
The road to smarter buildings & facilities management with IoT
Inflation, energy costs and the cost of living are increasingly causing challenges for businesses and consumers. This is resulting in higher operational costs for organisations to not only manage, but run their facilities – placing pressure on facility managers’ shoulders to operate their sites more cost effectively and productively. In addition, the industry faces labour […]
Have you secured your place at October’s Energy Management Summit?
The Energy Management Summit (10th-11th October, London Heathrow) is free to attend and gives you access to 1-2-1 meetings with innovative suppliers who can help with your upcoming sustainability goals, networking breaks with other energy leaders to discuss all things sustainability, net-zero and decarbonisation and a series of seminar sessions. Also included is complimentary overnight […]
Do you specialise in Energy Storage? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Energy Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in June we’ll be focussing on Energy Storage. 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 Energy […]
Importance of data collection and reporting highlighted in sustainability research
ABI Research’s latest Sustainability Assessment has analysed the sustainability activities of 10 of the world’s largest industrial manufacturing conglomerates, highlighting the importance of Scope 3 activities – particularly the robustness of data collection and reporting tools – for achieving industrial firm sustainability objectives. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol defines Scope 3 emissions as all value chain […]
Aston University awarded grant to make research more sustainable
An Aston University scientist has won a $25000 grant in the AstraZeneca Open Innovation CoSolve sustainability challenge to help to make research more sustainable and environmentally friendly Dr Vesna Najdanovic, senior lecturer in chemical engineering at the University’s Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI), successfully pitched her idea to explore a new method using ethyl […]
Low carbon hydrogen to ‘play defining role’ in energy transition
The hydrogen market has progressed rapidly in recent years due to its growing application in industries like the transport, industrial, energy, aerospace, defence, and construction sectors. Against this backdrop, low carbon hydrogen is gaining traction as a critical component to achieve energy transition and long-term decarbonisation goals, says a leading analyst. The global demand for […]
IKEA commits £4.5m to EV fleet charging as part of Net Zero drive
IKEA UK has made a £4.5million investment in a nationwide electric charging infrastructure, which will provide charging points for electric delivery vehicles across the country to enable more emissions-free deliveries. The new infrastructure will source energy entirely through renewable sources. The retailer aims to reach 100% zero emissions deliveries to customers by 2025. By summer […]
UK Government outlines ‘Jet Zero’ strategy to decarbonise aviation
Ministers and aviation chiefs have revealed an action plan for the next two years in the race to reach Jet Zero by 2050. The Jet Zero Council – made up of industry, academic and government leaders – has a 2-year plan committed to continue working to speed up the design, manufacture, and rollout of zero emission aircraft […]