UK and Scottish governments unveil Green Freeports plan
A landmark deal has been agreed between the UK and Scottish governments to collaborate and deliver two Green Freeports in Scotland. The new hubs will ‘support the regeneration of communities across Scotland, will bring jobs and prosperity, and support UK government work to level-up all four corners of the United Kingdom’, according to a joint […]
National Apprenticeship Week: Have you built for the future?
The ‘Build the Future’ theme returns for its second year, with over 1,200 events taking place across England to showcase the benefits of apprenticeships. The week aims to celebrate and promote the fantastic benefits which apprenticeships offer both learners and employers, spotlighting businesses who are investing in this life-changing education route. The government says apprentices are […]
No time to waste on Net Zero
We need less “Blah, Blah Blah” and more action on Net Zero, according to Greta Thunberg. What are you waiting for? Get moving on your net zero journey to benefit both planet and profits. You can get ahead of regulatory changes and surging carbon and energy prices to balance both your financial and environmental goals. […]
What data are you missing? Manage the gaps in your energy data
By Bill Identity When it comes to energy usage, understanding your data is a crucial business function. It helps to balance the doing with the cost of doing it. Our experts have put together a critical guide, The True Cost of Mismanaged Data, to help make your energy data work harder for you. Throughout this […]
UN urges G20 countries to invest in nature-based climate change solutions
A new report, titled The State of Finance for Nature in the G20, stresses the urgency of increasing net-zero and nature-positive investments if the world is to adequately close the climate finance gap. The report is led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Economic Forum, the Economics of Land Degradation, hosted by the […]
Energy Management Summit – Registration open for 2022!
If you’re an energy management industry professional, make sure you reserve your delegate place at the next Energy Management Summit – we have both live and virtual attendance options available. The Energy Management Summit is a unique event specifically designed for senior professionals like you within the industry! October 11th, 2022 You can attend this two-day event entirely for FREE. […]
5 Minutes With… Robert Brown from ENGIE Impact
As part of our energy management executive interview series, we sat down with Robert Brown, a Director of Sustainable Resource Management at ENGIE Impact, a global consultancy company accelerating sustainability transformation for businesses, cities and governments. The discussion shed light on energy management challenges, goal setting, and the roles of digital tools and data in […]
ScottishPower makes major UK solar play with acquisitions
Iberdrola-owned ScottishPower has signed two deals to acquire 17 solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the UK, with a combined capacity of more than 800 MW. The contracts have been concluded separately with Elgin Energy, which owns 12 projects, and Lightsource BP, which controls the rest. Both companies are experienced developers with a long track record […]
Green light for West Midlands Gigafactory
Warwick District Council and Coventry City Council have resolved to approve outline plans for a Gigafactory which will result in £2.5bn investment, creating up to 6,000 new highly skilled jobs directly alongside thousands more in the wider supply chain in Coventry, Warwickshire and the surrounding region. With many major automotive manufacturers based in the region, […]
Do you specialise in Renewable Energy? 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 February we’ll be focussing on Renewable Energy. 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 Renewable […]