European real estate portfolios face mounting energy performance risks as costs surge
Poor energy performance across commercial real estate portfolios is already impacting asset values, operating costs and long-term risk, creating urgent challenges for facilities management and energy leaders across Europe. New research from re:sustain, based on a survey of 200 institutional asset managers overseeing €296 billion in assets, reveals the scale of the issue. More than […]
How the rail industry can support the fight against climate change
Rail is recognised as a more sustainable transport method than flying and, in many cases, travelling by road. The industry uses 80% less energy than trucks per ton of freight carried, and holds a four-to-one advantage over cars when it comes to emissions intensity. Consumers are recognising the benefits of rail travel when it comes to sustainability; […]
Can you afford (not to do) energy efficiency and onsite generation ?
By OnSite Energy The four main barriers to implementing energy efficiency and onsite generation are: Payback too long No capex available Commercial Terms Internal priorities (1) and (2) can both be addressed by using a third party (such as www.on-site.energy who fund the measures, enabling items with a payback up to 10 years to be realised. The […]