2020 was so extraordinary that Oxford Languages could not decide on one, single “Word of the Year” to sum up the global mood, instead opting for dozens of terms. The list included the obvious: “covid-19”, “lockdown” and “social distancing”; but another phrase, “net zero” reflects the ramped-up response to the other global crisis: climate change. […]
A major new survey has shown that energy saving upgrades to existing buildings improves their asset value and reduces operating costs. The World Green Building Trends 2018 survey interviewed more than 2,000 industry participants across 86 countries, and found compelling data on the business benefits of both new and retrofit green building projects. What were […]
The EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive was recently updated, to improve energy efficiency in the building sector. Here’s our guide to the changes. Why has it changed? Buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions in the EU – so there is huge potential for savings. The new […]
By Peter Stockwell, Managing Director of Concept Energy Solutions This year, The Government’s Heat Network Regulations (HNR) will try and revolutionise heating efficiency in tenanted buildings. They are complex, but in a nutshell they require building owners to install meters that can measure the consumption of heat, cooling and hot water of each tenant.
For many hospitals across the UK, meeting PFI energy usage targets can be challenging. There are myriad examples of how employing the right consultant maximises the energy opportunities, and offers significant financial benefits.
New Carbon Trust numbers show ESOS cuts energy costs beyond initial Government estimates. Data released in April shows early estimates on how beneficial ESOS could be for UK business fell well short of the mark.
Research conducted by CDP (formally Carbon Disclosure Project) has found that major corporations are adopting carbon pricing at a faster pace than governments.
A report compiled by the International Energy Agency has outlined that the scope of energy efficiency goes ‘well beyond the simple scaling back of energy demand.’
A recent study conducted by McKinsey has found that the number of CEOs labelling sustainability as their top priority has more than doubled over the last two years.
The government has launched a new energy reduction scheme, which is designed to incentivise businesses, industry and other organisations to lower electricity demand in the UK.
80% of London’s offices need upgrading to meet new energy efficiency regulations
The majority of London’s office buildings do not meet future minimum standards on energy performance...
UKGBC launches guide to low-carbon retrofits for commercial buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published a guide to support industry to retrofit the UK’s...
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