CENTRICA: UK firms to invest £15.8bn in EVs this year
Research conducted by Centrica Business Solutions has revealed that UK firms spent £10.5bn on electric vehicles (EVs) and on-site charging points during the year to March 2021, and are now planning £15.8bn of investment in the same area over the next 12 months – a 50% increase year-on-year. Two fifths (40%) of those questioned said […]
Energy Management Summit: Claim your delegate place!
We would like to offer you a complimentary guest pass to our hybrid Energy Management Summit taking place this October. Your pass gives you the opportunity to attend a series of seminars, meet one-to-one with suppliers based on your own unique requirements and network with like-minded senior energy management professionals. Plus, overnight accommodation, all meals and refreshments […]
Blue chip firms push for end to petrol & diesel car sales in EU
EU lawmakers should set an end date for selling new combustion engine cars in Europe no later than 2035, 27 companies have said in a joint appeal, including include IKEA Retail, Sky, Uber, Vattenfall and Volvo Cars. The open call will continue to gather support for a phase-out ahead of the review of EU car and van […]
EIB pledges €3.4bn for climate action and clean energy
€3.4 billion of new financing has been approved by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to accelerate the shift towards renewable energy and sustainable transport, corporate innovation, improved housing, education and communications. €2 billion to harness wind and solar power The bank’s Board of Directors of the EIB approved financing for the development of renewable energy […]
Integrating Smart Building Technology
Buyer beware – the marketplace for building automation, smart building, and building technology is evolving quickly and is full of new technologies, complicated integration and snazzy buzzwords. It is so important to understand the benefits to be achieved from making a building ‘smart’, and to define what this actually means to you, the building occupier, […]
Do you Specialise in Water Management & Strategy? 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 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 of Water […]
Technology company partners with ENGIE Impact to streamline energy procurement strategy on a global scale
By ENGIE Impact With over 100 sites — and an average yearly consumption of 64 million kWh per site — a large technology company realised that they needed to have an aggressive strategy in order to reach 100% renewable energy in Europe and the United States. Procuring energy for multiple sites in various countries is a […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: ENGIE Impact
By ENGIE Impact Today, sustainability is a top priority for organisations around the globe – but while 84% have set sustainability goals, less than 30% are on pace to achieve them. ENGIE Impact applies data analytics, multi-disciplinary expertise, and global reach to accelerate the sustainability transformation of corporations. From strategy to implementation, actionable solutions help […]
Whisky distilleries take their turn in the emissions legislation queue
As the battle to improve air quality goes on, the UK has been rolling out the EU’s Medium Combustion Plant Directive to curb harmful emissions. So, what are the implications of this legislation for medium sized businesses in the UK? Over one hundred million cases of Scottish whisky are distributed across the world every year. […]
Flow informs to maximise energy efficiency and savings
Being able to see how system components are performing in real-time is crucial if energy managers are to reduce costs and improve environmental performance of buildings. Without information on fluid flow, across the system, it’s difficult to diagnose and optimise efficiency. With accurate flow information, the picture changes entirely. Armstrong Fluid Technology has developed Active […]