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 […]
Level up in in 2022 with our online courses for energy managers
Our selection of online courses tailored specifically for the energy management sector will enable you to both learn new skills and improve existing ones – sign up today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The Management, Leadership & Business Operations online learning bundle provides you […]
Do you specialise in Heating & Ventilation? 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 December we’ll be focussing on Onsite Renewables. 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 Onsite […]
COP26: Calls to accelerate renewable energy job creation
More than 130 renewable energy leaders, under the auspices of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Coalition for Action, have launched a Call to Action for COP26, encouraging all governments at national, regional, and local levels to ensure access to high-quality, sustainable jobs during the energy transition. Limiting the earth’s temperature rise to 1.5oC by […]
Take back control of your energy – Here’s how
By David Kipling, CEO – OEP Group The last few months will have caused many businesses sleepless nights… unprecedented and previously unthinkable energy prices, their knock-on impact into cost of commodities such as CO2, steel, building materials and even the raw ingredients for manufacturing. Hopefully this period will act as a wake-up call, the equivalent […]
BEMS – Greener, safer, and more efficient buildings
By Richard Irvin FM A Building Energy Management Systems, (BEMS) is an intelligent and efficient approach to monitor and control building services such as lighting, heating and HVAC. Information is collected, tracked, monitored and used to control equipment for energy consumption. As increasing energy costs continue to be a significant challenge, more building owners are […]