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 […]
How does sustainable supply chain planning cut carbon 25% and boost resilience?
By Adrian Wood, Director of Strategic Business Development at DELMIA What is the ROI of sustainable IBP (Integrated Business Planning)? Discover how integrating sustainability with Virtual Twins cuts carbon by 25% while improving operational resilience by 30%. What if your business could increase order fulfillment rates by 20%, boost customer satisfaction, and help the planet; all […]
May 2026 is Water 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 May we’ll be focussing on Water Management & Strategy. 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 […]
From Visibility to Control: How xWatts delivers real energy savings
For organisations serious about reducing energy costs and carbon emissions, the journey starts with understanding – and that’s what xWatts Intelligence provides. By unifying live data from your BMS, IoT sensors, and onsite hardware, xWatts Intelligence gives estate teams real-time visibility over how their buildings consume energy. It surfaces usage patterns, flags inefficiencies early, and identifies where […]
European real estate portfolios face mounting energy performance risks as costs surge
Poor energy performance across commercial real estate portfolios is already impacting asset values, operating costs and long-term risk, creating urgent challenges for facilities management and energy leaders across Europe. New research from re:sustain, based on a survey of 200 institutional asset managers overseeing €296 billion in assets, reveals the scale of the issue. More than […]
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 […]
METERING & MONITORING MONTH: Deploying and managing smart systems across public sector estates
For public sector organisations, smart metering has become a cornerstone of energy management and net zero strategy. However, deploying and managing metering systems across large, diverse estates (spanning schools, hospitals, offices and community buildings) presents significant operational and technical challenges. Success is less about installing meters and more about ensuring consistency, integration and actionable insight […]
Scope 3 Emissions Management in FM Supply Chains
Scope 3 emissions management is becoming a growing priority for public sector estates teams as carbon management extends beyond energy use within buildings. Increasingly, attention is turning to indirect emissions generated across supply chains, including contractors, maintenance providers, cleaning services, outsourced operations and supplier reporting. These emissions are under increasing scrutiny as public sector organisations face […]
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 […]