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 […]
Be the energy management leader you always wanted to be – here’s how
Join 60 peers at the Energy Management Summit and you’ll have the opportunity to discover the latest insights in energy management strategy. This unique two-day event takes place on September 30th & October 1st at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted and is entirely FREE for you to attend. Your VIP pass includes access to […]
BEIS Chair implores Secretary of State on net zero actions
The Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has written to the new Secretary of State Andrea Leadsom to press for action on a series of policy fronts relating to the net zero initiative. Issued covered include electric vehicles, carbon capture, and energy efficiency, which the BEIS says are crucial to ramp […]
£3m funding for smart energy systems
UK businesses and researchers can apply for a share of up to £3 million to support projects to develop important technology components that improve the efficiency of local energy systems. The funding, available through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund’s Prospering from the Energy Revolution Challenge, aims to support projects that investigate innovative components that would […]