CBI data highlights business anxiety at rising energy costs
New survey data from the CBI has revealed the extent to which businesses, like households, are concerned about soaring energy costs. More than two-thirds of firms expect their energy costs to increase over the next quarter. A third of firms expect energy price rises to act as a barrier to growth, by stifling current or […]
Government puts livestock methane production in spotlight
The UK Government has launched a UK-wide call for evidence asking agricultural industry, scientists and the wider public for information on the use of new types of animal feed products that can reduce methane emissions from livestock. Ruminant livestock – cows and sheep – are the leading cause of farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, feed […]
Smash your Net Zero goals at the Energy Management Summit
At the Energy Management Summit you’ll meet with the UK’s leading suppliers, all of whom can help you acheive your Net Zero strategies. Taking place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted, your attendance is entirely free and includes: A personalised itinerary of relaxed meetings with industry solution providers Access to topical seminar sessions hosted by […]
Do you specialise in Solar PV? 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 September we’ll be focussing on Solar PV. 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 Solar […]
Connecting EV batteries to national grid ‘key to solving the energy crisis’
To solve the energy crisis and green the grid, we need to massively ramp up battery storage to help power the national and international grid; the successful trials of ‘Vehicle to Grid’ technology proves that electric vehicles (EVs) could do just that. That’s the view of Aidan McClean (pictured), CEO of UFODRIVE and author of […]
Emerging tech ‘critical’ to manufacturers who want to embrace the Circular Economy in difficult times
A study by Sage has revealed advances in technology and innovation (72%) as the biggest driver of Circular Economy (CE) strategies in manufacturing and distribution. Its “The State of the Circular Economy” report shows the industry is paying greater attention to the need for, and benefits of, the Circular Economy (CE). It comes in response to […]
The benefits and challenges of Sustainable Procurement and how to achieve your goals
By Mark Perera, CEO and founder, Vizibl As a result of mounting environmental and social challenges affecting the entire globe, many organisations now place sustainability as a priority within their strategic goals. In this landscape, procurement has an enormous role to play in embedding sustainability into everyday practices and across the wider supply chain. With […]
ECIU: Data shows UK energy moving towards cheaper renewables
Government statistics on UK energy trends in Q1 2022 show that the shortfall in gas generation is being filled by cheaper renewables, namely wind and solar, which have increased their share of electricity generation on the same quarter last year. Commenting on the statistics, Jess Ralston, Senior Analyst at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit […]
Multi-billion euro energy link between UK and Germany gets green light for financiers
The European Investment Bank (EIB) — as part of a consortium of more than 20 international banks — has agreed on the financing structure of the first ever energy link connecting Germany and the United Kingdom. The investment to build this interconnector will amount to €2.8 billion, with the EIB set to contribute up to €400 million […]
Europe’s energy crisis creates a ‘trilemma’
HANetf recently reached out to its expert partners in the energy sector to articulate their thoughts on the ongoing energy crisis in Europe [1]. With Europe currently sweltering under extreme temperatures, cold weather is likely the last thing on the mind of many. However, with Russia dialling back supplies to Europe, the continent potentially faces […]