School kids want to see more renewables usage post COP26
Young people (aged 6-15) across the UK want to see more clean energy powering the country and people taking personal responsibility to protect the planet, including the use of more renewables in schools. The call for a cleaner and greener future came from independent YouGov research commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables during the United Nations COP26 […]
Do you specialise in Energy Management Systems? 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 January we’ll be focussing on Energy Management Systems. 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 […]
Responsible for Health & Safety? Join us in London this February!
The next Occupational Safety & Health Forum takes place on Tuesday, 1st February 2022, with the cream of the UK’s buyers and suppliers converging under one roof. The top services in demand by registered delegates are:- Behavioural Safety Compliance Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services Training Courses Wellbeing/Wellness Risk Management/Assessments Stress Management Contractor Management Incident Reporting As […]
Nexans enters into €200 million loan facility with European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €200 million loan facility to Nexans to accelerate its active role in the world’s energy transition and commitment to contribute to carbon neutrality by 2030. The EIB loan covers financing of R&D and new product developments, investments aiming at increasing digital plants and energy efficiency transformation as […]
Click here to buy: How retail delivery can help Britain meet its Net Zero target
Online deliveries – is there anything more convenient? You browse through endless options, click on the product that tickles your fancy, and wait for it to arrive from the comfort of your settee. There is no hiding that this practice has surged over the last 18 months or so, incentivised by lockdowns and unsettling times. […]
Onsite generation and efficiency are best defences against volatile grid costs
UK gas costs and electricity grid costs recently reached record highs. For those that are exposed to these rates there could be serious consequences. For those that were lucky enough to dodge these bullets due to hedging or fixed tariffs, then the lesson should also be learned that you can’t avoid exposure to the market […]
Five reasons to attend January’s Facilities Management Forum
Join us on the 24th & 25th January 2022 for an event that is now the smartest way to connect with the best suppliers in your industry. Here are five reasons why you should attend: 1. Enjoy free, flexible virtual attendance to fit around your schedule.2. Our cutting-edge software creates you a bespoke itinerary that […]
Glasgow hydrogen storage project gets green light
A ‘first-of-a-kind’ hydrogen storage project near Glasgow has been backed by nearly £10 million in UK government funding, which it says will help create high-skilled jobs and drive progress towards decarbonising the UK transport sector. The £9.4 million cash boost will see the Whitelee green hydrogen project develop the UK’s largest electrolyser, a system which converts […]
Royal Navy examining options for hybrid powertrains for it fleet
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Market Exploration called Hybridisation of the Naval Fleet, which aims to identify hybrid powertrain technologies for Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships. This Market Exploration is being run on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Naval Ships Support Central Engineering […]
Energy efficient Air Management and Temperature Control
By David Kipling, CEO – OEP Group We regularly see air temperature and humidity management challenges in large buildings. That can be in large logistics warehouses who have problems with solar gain in summer and very high temperatures at mezzanine levels or winter heating where the space is vast and there is pressure to reduce […]