Secure you place at January’s FM Forum
We can safely say it has been a rollercoaster of a year for us all – look forward to some normality in 2021 with the Facilities Management Forum Although we are extremely disappointed to miss seeing your faces in-person at the Facilities Management Forum, our virtual Forum really is a smart way to get in front […]
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 […]
Oxford Net Zero to tackle carbon emissions globally
The Oxford Net Zero initiative has launched, drawing on the university’s world-leading expertise in climate science and policy, addressing the critical issue of how to reach global ‘net zero’ – limiting greenhouse gases – in time to halt global warming. Leading academics from across the university’s disciplines, including Geography, Physics, Economics, Biology, Law and Earth Sciences, will […]
Reflections on 2020 and Predictions for 2021
By Carl Ennis (pictured), CEO Siemens and Smart Infrastructure, GB&I Since becoming CEO in December, most of my life has been dominated by Covid-19. But despite causing many difficulties, the pandemic has brought some good. It has accelerated the pace of change and given us valuable insights into where – and how – we will […]
EDF doubles down on energy storage with PowerUp investment
Cleantech sector startup PowerUp has completed a new round of funding worth €5m from Supernova Invest, business angels, and the EDF Group. Founded in 2017, France-based PowerUp has developed a breakthrough technology based on more than ten years of research by CEA-LITEN (innovation laboratory for new energy technologies), as well as on a total of […]
Five reasons to attend the Facilities Management Forum
Join us on the 25th & 26th January 2021 for a virtual 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 […]
IRENA: Tripling renewables investment ‘to reach climate goal’
Global renewable energy investment increased between 2013 and 2018, reaching its peak at $351 billion in 2017, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). The 2020 edition of Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Finance highlights however, that while a cumulative $1.8 trillion were invested during the […]
UK businesses pledge £3bn to back British hydrogen
The UK could see more than £3 billion invested in the emerging hydrogen sector as more businesses step forward to pledge funding – but only if PM Boris Johnson backs the low-carbon fuel. Earlier this year, cross-industry group Hydrogen Strategy Now said its members were ready to pump £1.5bn into the UK hydrogen economy. The group […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Future Motors
By Future Motors Future Motors is a young, vibrant business revolutionising energy consumption with an electric Switch Reluctance Smart Motor. It is designed for easy retrofit into existing HVAC, refrigeration, pumping and equipment currently using an induction motor. With payback less than 3 years, this energy efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly, patented design features a bespoke, […]
Do you specialise in Utility Management? 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 Utility Management Solutions. 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 […]