Five ways AI is transforming data centres
The tech landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation. This is currently driven predominantly by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), quantum computing, automation, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and cybersecurity. These advancements are bringing unprecedented opportunities for business growth and improved quality of life. However, they also […]
£450 million project to improve school buildings begins
Over 1,000 school building improvement projects have received a green light as part of plans to boost the condition of the school estate, with energy efficiency a key goal. 859 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided schools every region of the country will receive a share of a £456 million pot created to help refurbish […]
Commercial real estate asset managers ‘accelerate energy efficiency plans’
The majority (80%) of European commercial real estate asset managers are accelerating plans to improve energy efficiency across their property portfolios to help deal with the energy crisis and rising energy bills. The research by Deepki, the ESG data intelligence firm, which surveyed 250 European commercial real estate asset managers in the UK, Germany, France, […]
Sustainability: How food and drink businesses can succeed
Due to climate change, embracing sustainability is no longer a matter of choice for businesses. Mounting public pressure and government legislations means companies big and small are having to make essential changes to become more sustainable. This is particularly true for energy and carbon-intensive industries like food and drink manufacturing. As the largest manufacturing sector […]
BESA & ESTA collaborate on joint energy efficiency group
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has teamed up the Energy Services Technology Association (ESTA) to promote energy efficiency in buildings to government and industry. The Energy Efficiency in Buildings Group will include members from both associations, focused on promoting the economic benefits of energy demand reduction, energy efficiency and management to all demand-side users […]
The future of offices
By ETS The role of the office is changing. Over recent times, we’ve seen a rapid shift in how businesses across all sectors operate. Due to Covid-19, more people than ever are working from home, with many offices remaining empty or at least operating with heavily reduced capacity. And the response to this has mostly […]
£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 […]
MPs warn Government on energy efficiency targets
The UK stands no chance of meeting its emissions reduction targets, including net zero by 2050, unless the Government takes urgent action to revive its failing energy efficiency policy and builders are compelled to deliver the latest energy efficiency standards. That’s the warning delivered by MPs in a report by the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy […]
Do you specialise in Energy Efficiency? 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 June we’ll be focussing on Energy Efficiency 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 […]