GUEST BLOG: Designing out food waste in hospitality – 4 stages to sustainability
As the UK Government steps up its campaign to reduce food waste, the hospitality sector is firmly in the spotlight. No one can deny the sheer scale of the challenge ahead. The hospitality sector produces over 1 million tonnes of food waste each year, according to WRAP. Yet while setting targets is essential to driving […]
Sustainability: The advantages of using smart technologies in commercial buildings
By Frankie Byron, Sustainability Surveyor at Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) As the UK Government pledges to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the urge for sustainable buildings is stronger than ever. According to the UK Green Building Council, an estimated 40% of the UK’s carbon footprint is attributed to the built environment, half […]
Renewables to represent 30% of US total installed capacity by 2030
The contribution of renewable power to total installed capacity in the US is expected to double from 15% in 2018 to 30% by 2030, reaching a total of 442.8 gigawatt (GW). According to the latest numbers from GlobalData, that’s equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%, attributed to more states adopting and updating […]
GUEST BLOG: Ensuring back-up generators come online in the event of a power cut
Britain’s recent power cut saw almost a million people across large areas of England and Wales affected in what was the country’s most severe blackout in over a decade. And with Ipswich Hospital investigating why a back-up generator failed to kick-in during the power outage, many critical infrastructure providers such as hospitals will now want to […]
Do you specialise in Solar PV? 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 September we’ll be focussing on Solar PV 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 […]
Claim your free Energy Management Summit pass today
We would like to offer you a complimentary pass to the Energy Management Summit, which will be held on September 30th & October 1st at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted. To get your free pass, simply register here. This intimate event will host 60 buyers/peers and 30 suppliers from across the energy management sector – providing two valuable […]
CENTRICA REPORT: Why sustainability is good for business
Sustainable businesses see energy as an opportunity, not a financial burden. They’re exploiting distributed energy technologies, such as onsite generation and storage, to cut costs and carbon emissions. This also increases operational resilience and enhances reputation. Download Centrica’s research report to see the 4 steps you can take to accelerate your energy sustainability and improve […]
US DOE backs blockchain energy management initiative
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science has awarded a $1.05 million grant to energy company ComEd, the University of Denver, Virginia Tech and software specialist BEM Controls to create an energy internet that will ‘enhance building energy management and benefits to occupants’. The award provides funding to commercialise a blockchain-based transactive energy […]
Open fridges in supermarkets face environmental scrutiny
Recycling and waste disposal specialists Business Waste has called for a ban on open fridges in supermarkets due to the energy and environmental impact. Fridges, used to display cold meats, dairy and other chilled produce, became popular with retailers as they allowed consumers to see what was on offer and easier access, resulting in bigger […]
You’re invited to the FM Christmas Party!
The FM Christmas Party is returning for 2019, once again hosted by the Facilities Management Forum and the Facilities Management Journal and taking place on Wednesday, November 27th at BEAT London. Yes, we know we’re in the middle of summer, but we’re already looking ahead to the Christmas party season – and we’d like to […]