Energy Management

With many businesses facing rising energy bills, a Sheffield-based engineering company is helping businesses save costs on their heating bills by using heat exhangers to redistribute excess heat with the support of Finance For Enterprise and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Saphex manufactures, designs and repairs a wide range of industrial heat exchange units. These…

LMG has launched SenseIQ which it describes as an ‘all-in-one’ IoT services solution that represents sensor-based smart building data on parameters including occupancy, power usage and indoor air quality in 3D. A wide variety of physical sensors feed into IoT gateways, centralising the data either on the user’s network or on the cloud. This allows…

Philippe Rambach, SVP and Chief AI Officer (CAIO) at Schneider Electric, explains how cutting edge artificial intelligence and distributed power generation technologies are optimising energy consumption for retail behemoth Lidl and his company’s North American R&D facility. Store, Sell or Consume? In the picturesque surroundings of Järvenpää, Finland, a state-of-the-art distribution centre, operated by the German…

Wates has been named Best Sustainability Supplier of the Year at His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) annual Supplier Conference.  The accolade was presented to Wates’ facilities management division for developing an innovative Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy in collaboration with the government department to demonstrate ‘the art of the possible’ by designing Energy…

Dover has recorded a 7.5 per cent decrease in carbon emissions under a new environmental services contract with Veolia. The global environmental services contractor’s commitment to supporting Dover District Council to achieve its objective of Carbon Net Zero by 2030 has made a positive start, with the carbon footprint of electricity, gas and fuel consumed…

Future business energy needs will be delivered by a wider portfolio of more sustainable, more circular, and more decentralised alternatives to current supplies, says Jodie Eaton, CEO of Shell Energy UK. As facilities managers continue to face market volatility and tightening budgets, corporate energy strategies must go far beyond simply ‘buying better’. Indeed, companies need…

Institutional real estate fund and asset manager KanAm Grund Group has installed Meteoviva’s smart building control system at the 45-storey Trianon building in Frankfurt am Main under an innovative “Sustainable Buildings as a Service” model which requires no up-front investment. Two other buildings in the Group’s portfolio – Campus E in Munich and a property…

Cistermiser‘s EasyflushEVO washroom flushing control valve solution has been named Water Saving Commercial Product of the Year at the Energy Savings Awards 2022, adding to a sustainability award it recently received from the Bathroom Manufacturers’ Association (BMA). Managing director, Richard Braid, comments: “Being recognised once again as a ‘best in class’ product with this Energy…

Johnson Controls has partnered with Hounslow Council in West London to decarbonise schools and public buildings following its acquisition of specialist energy reduction solutions provider Asset+ in May. The company will help the local authority deliver on the goals of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS). Before the project, schools in Hounslow were responsible for 67%…

Ecolab has announced a new initiative in response to the impact on businesses of the intensifying energy crisis and the impacts of climate change and water scarcity around the world. The Ecolab Water for Climate™ program promises to help companies better manage water in their operations, and reduce their energy use and greenhouse gas emissions…

Veolia has been awarded a £27 million energy management contract to upgrade the 459-bed Eastbourne District General Hospital, part of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The contract, which extends to 2040, includes a multi-million pound construction project during 2023 that will deliver wide ranging energy upgrades and target carbon savings of 4,129 tonnes per year.…

With uncertainty over the supply and prices of natural gas, EU member states are working to reduce consumption by 15 per cent this winter. Finding alternative sources of heating is the obvious solution with ubiquitous HVAC systems presenting as one of the least obvious candidates. Air conditioning systems in place in many buildings are fundamentally…

A new strategic partnership involving Ecolab and Siemens will help customers of both companies accelerate their progress toward sustainability and productivity goals. Together, the companies are launching Climate Intelligence, powered by ECOLAB3D™ and Siemens gPROMS – a new solution that allows customers to virtually model different scenarios across their water and energy systems to identify…

Ian Paton, partner in building consultancy at property advisor Cluttons, provides guidance on how homeowners and landlords can insulate their properties more effectively. There are ways to insulate a home more cost effectively these days, and retrofitting needn’t be too complicated or expensive. If you own your own home or you are a landlord then…

Adopting artificial intelligence can help EU member states reach the voluntary 15 per cent gas reduction target set by the EU Council in July 2022 according to Arloid Automation, which advocades coupling AI with building management systems to control and save on energy and coolant use. According to the Council of the EU’s press release…

Leading German real asset and investment manager Wealthcap is using MeteoViva’s predictive building control system to reduce energy use and CO2 emissions in a commercial location at Ganghoferstrasse 27-29 in Munich. To finance the transformation in how it monitors and controls energy usage, Wealthcap is utilising a new Sustainable Buildings as a Service model introduced…

Jaguar Building Services has announced the first successful assessment of a property in London under the NABERS UK Energy for Offices Scheme for one of its client properties. The assessment was undertaken by Adam Nguyen, an energy manager with Jaguar who is one of two NABERS UK Licensed assessors at the company. Launched in November…

Following its completion of the CIBSE Low Carbon Course and a subsequent opportunity to apply for ISO 50001 EnMS accreditation, UK safety, compliance and risk management consultancy Clear Safety has expanded its services offering to include counsel on best practice in energy efficiency. At a time when energy usage and a proactive approach towards a…

Republic Services, Inc., and renewable natural gas (RNG) producer have announced a new joint venture to develop 39 RNG projects across the United States. The partnership, the country’s largest RNG portfolio build-out to date, will convert landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG that can be used for a variety of applications to displace gas from fossil…

Johnson Controls has announced findings from its 15th annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey with 62 per cent of organisations in the survey sample reporting they expect to increase investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy or smart building technology in 2022, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels.   The latest report by the United Nations Intergovernmental…

Business and individual owner-operators of solar, wind, gas or combined heat and power (CHP) electricity generation plant in the UK have until 10 May to apply for financial support with upgrading equipment to meet new Ofgem requirements under the Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme (ALoMCP) scheme. Operated by National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO)…

Allied Universal company, G4S Secure Solutions UK, has been awarded a £24 million contract with Magnox Ltd, which manages one of the largest nuclear reactor decommissioning programmes in Europe. The new contract will see G4S providing security services for the nuclear Shared Service Alliance, a complex consortium comprising 21 sites across the United Kingdom. Commencing…

Jamie Cameron, Director of Digital Solutions at Johnson Controls, explains why organisations are increasingly relying on technology to deliver operational energy savings whilst tackling climate change. Against a backdrop of myriad problems, from spiralling energy costs to inflation rates higher than seen for 30 years, the topic of energy efficiency has come back into sharp…

Registration is now open for the 2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference from June 25-29 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto. The five-day event will include sessions addressing current trends and technologies in the HVAC&R industry, as well as tours, social events and a keynote message from Fredi Lajvardi, nationally recognized STEM educator and subject of IMAX…

Following the International Energy Agency’s publication of a 10-Point Plan for reducing the European Union’s reliance on Russian natural gas, BECoop is launching a new assessment tool to help cooperative and community organisations realise the full potential of bioenergy projects. Earlier studies by BECoop, a project funded by the Horizon 2020 programme, have demonstrated wide…

Belfast-based Parr Group and Parr Facilities Management have launched a new company to provide photovoltaic panel installation, battery storage and EV charging solutions across the UK and Ireland.     Created with an initial investment of £1 million, Parr Renewables Ltd., will collaborate with existing Parr teams to deliver tailored sustainable energy solutions alongside the…

One of the first synthetic eFuel production units in Europe could be implemented at LIPOR’s Energy Recovery Plant near Portugal’s second-largest city, Porto. With an innovative technology configuration and design, it is set to revolutionize the waste-to-energy industry while simultaneously decarbonizing the aviation sector. An interdisciplinary consortium, formed by LIPOR (Intermunicipal Waste Management of Greater…

Following UK energy regulator, OfGem’s announcement of significant increases in energy bills from April, Kas Mohammed, VP Digital Energy at Schneider Electric UK&I, explains why reducing waste presents an obvious route for businesses seeking to reduce their energy burden. Schneider Electric research shows  there are significant open goals for energy cost saving, which businesses are…

Jamie Cameron, Director of Digital Solutions at Johnson Controls UK&I, responds to Ofgem, the UK energy regulator’s announcement of an increase to the energy price cap. The full scale of the energy price cap hike is set to hit Britons already struggling against a tide of surging outgoings. With the energy cap announcement moving forward…

Steve Kline, product applications manager at Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc., explains the importance of fill media selection for optimising cooling tower performance in industrial applications.    Cooling towers offer a proven and cost-effective solution for rejecting heat from condenser water and industrial processes. To maximize the operating cost savings, the fill media — the heat…

Nestlé is deploying EcoStruxure Asset Advisor, Schneider Electric’s connected operational resiliency and efficiency platform at the Nescafé plant in Toluca, Mexico City.   With daily production of approximately one million jars of coffee a day, the plant is Nescafé’s – as well as the world’s – largest facility of its type, and key to the…

Carl Ennis, CEO of Siemens UK, explains how measures introduced globally by the manufacturer can serve as a template for making buildings greener. Decarbonisation is a journey and, like all journeys, starts with an initial step followed by many more. Siemens has reduced its carbon footprint from manufacturing operations by more than 50 per cent over…

Compass Group business ESS Defence and the UK’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have won the Institute for Collaborative Working Service Sector Award. The award recognises teams that excel in improving service delivery through a collaborative approach. It marks the successful relationship between ESS and DIO in the delivery of three large Defence Soft FM contracts…

Dura Composites and Anderton Concrete are teaming up to help Energy and Infrastructure customers access the best in pre-cast concrete troughs and GRP composite trench covers from a single supply chain source partner. It is the first time a heavy duty precision pultruded GRP technology solution has been designed holistically, with both the lid and trough manufactured…

Shell Energy UK Ltd, Shell’s B2B energy supply arm, has announced the appointment of Jodie Eaton as CEO. Jodie succeeds Paul Hellings, who stepped down in December. Eaton, who has also worked for E.ON UK and TXU Energy during a 30-year career in commercial, trading and retail energy businesses, led npower’s Business Solutions division prior…

Press Release: Siemens: Trends in energy and infrastructure for 2022 London, 11 January 2022   Siemens: Trends in energy and infrastructure for 2022 The impact of the pandemic to fade as we refocus on the road to net zero and the climate emergency   Siemens’ energy and smart infrastructure experts share their views on the…

Saurabh Saxena, founder of Buy To Let and AI property evaluation platform houzen, explains how artificial intelligence is delivering better value from EPCs in the UK. 2022 marks the fifteenth anniversary of the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in the United Kingdom. Originally a requirement of European Union Directive 2002/91/EC and enshrined in UK…

02.12.2021, 18:40 What Are Commercial Heat Pumps and Why are they so Popular? The extraordinary impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on commercial energy bills is the latest in a series of price increases that have doubled costs for businesses over the past decade and driven renewed interest in energy saving measures including commercial heat pumps.…

30.11.2021, 11:22 Veolia Accelerates UK Hydrogen From Water Programme Veolia is advancing a programme to develop hydrogen gas supply infrastructure and decarbonise energy supply.   Believed to be the first application of its type in the UK, the company’s latest development is now managing projects which incorporate electrolyser technology to derive hydrogen from water, and…

22.11.2021, 17:49 Ventilating Life Science Labs Yields Energy Dividend New data from Aircuity suggests life sciences clients of its smart building platform are achieving record energy savings and environmental quality metrics in critical laboratory spaces. According to the company’s analysis, more than 50 life sciences organizations operating the Aircuity platform are now saving 158,353,872 pounds…

15.11.2021, 10:07 Takeaways from COP26 for Smaller UK Contractors The Contractor Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) comments on how COP26 and legislation announced by the UK government in anticipation of the agreement will impact on SMEs operating in the construction sector. There is a lot of good work already underway to tackle climate change…

12.11.2021, 12:22 Security Upgrade for UK Power Networks Abloy UK has been awarded a five-year contract to upgrade mechanical locking systems at high and low voltage distribution facilities operated by UK Power Networks with electromechanical and more advanced mechanical solutions.   Products specified by UK Power Networks, which owns and maintains the electricity distribution network across…

A small tree in Glasgow signals hope for forests throughout the world as a new carbon accountability platform is unveiled at COP26.  “Great oaks from little acorns grow”, or so the saying goes, as a transformative technology unveiled on a young tree in Glasgow during COP26 this week promises a lasting impact on the future of all the…

Cepac has announced a collaboration with Shell Energy to reduce its environmental impact and reliance on non-renewable utility supply. The agreement will see Shell Energy supply 14GWh of renewable electricity annually supported by UK-certified renewable certificates of origin to Cepac’s state-of-the-art production facilities. With sustainability considered a key business priority, Cepac is progressively transitioning to…

Johnson Controls has been named as an inaugural recipient of the Terra Carta Seal from HRH The Prince of Wales in recognition of its commitment to creating a sustainable future. The inaugural Terra Carta Seal award recognises global corporations that are demonstrating their commitment to, and momentum towards, the creation of genuinely sustainable markets. It…

29.10.2021, 12:37 Climate Change Accountability Ecosystem to Present at COP26 A new technology platform which facilitates meaningful global climate change accountability has been selected for presentation as world leaders gather in Glasgow for the COP26 summit next week. New Energy Matrix is a global ecosystem software platform developed by Isle of Man-based data management specialists,…

29.10.2021, 11:39 Erik Jaspers Elevated to IFMA Fellow The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has recognised the contribution of Erik Jaspers, Global Strategy & Innovation Director at Planon, to its international development by naming him as a Fellow. Jaspers, a consummate FM Technology expert who has helped define the agenda for information technology in the…

A new all-in-one solution from Johnson Controls allows building operators to track key metrics relating to sustainability, occupier health and wellness, and energy and water consumption. The new OpenBlue Performance Advisor application expands on the rich capabilities of Johnson Controls OpenBlue Enterprise Manager solution, supporting organisations seeking to achieve clean air and sustainability targets through…

21.10.2021, 17:17 Residential Energy Metering Contract Insite Energy has been selected to install and service pre-paid metering at the new South Quay Plaza luxury residential development in Canary Wharf. Part of the ongoing redevelopment of the London Docklands, the 628-property site represents a flagship project for developer, Berkeley Homes Southeast London (BHSEL). The development has…

A new partnership between Mitie and Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL) is helping public and private sector organisations roll out large-scale decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects for their estates. Through the partnership, Mitie and SDCL which invests in energy efficient and decentralised energy projects, will assist organisations seeking capital investment in machinery that delivers environmental…

05.10.2021, 15:35 Tackling UK Staff Shortages with Employee Benefits, Not Visas Following the announcement that the UK government will not be extending temporary visas outside the HGV transportation and poultry sectors, David McCormack, CEO of HIVE360, considers alternatives for employers experiencing recruitment shortages. For employers in the retail sector the way to tackle the skills…

15.09.2021, 09:22 Environmental Risk Consultancy Announces Key Appointment Adler and Allan, a UK-based environmental risk consultancy, has appointed Dan Ellis as sustainability manager, as it expands its portfolio of environmental risk and impact assessment services.    Ellis joins the business from Delta-Simons where he was principal sustainability consultant. He brings a wealth of experience in…

14.09.2021, 08:55 Kickstarting Customer Journeys to Net Zero Mitie has introduced new ‘Plan Zero BoltON’ packages to support existing clients with meeting their decarbonisation targets. The options for existing client accounts focus on four, distinct pathways; namely “Pulse” for remote building management, “Shine” for photovoltaic (solar) energy, “Glow” for lighting optimisation and “Charge” for electic…

31.08.2021, 00:17 DRC Embraces a Sustainable Energy Future The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Eurasian Resources Group to mobilise US $300 million of investment in new battery storage and photovoltaic capabilities. The agreement, which was confirmed at a signing ceremony attended by Nicolas Kazadi, DRC’s…

Jonathan Rhodes, head of commercial valuations and Rob Burke, director of building consultancy at Cluttons, caution commercial property owners and lenders following the closure of the UK government’s consultation on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Following the closure of the MEES consultation in June this year, the property sector has a lot of work to…

02.08.2021, 10:09 Driving Charge Point Infrastructure Mitie has supported Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual insurance, pensions and investment company, with the installation of ten electric vehicle (EV) charge points. The installation at the investment company’s office in Alderley Park marks a landmark moment for Mitie which has now installed over 850 EV charge points…

29.07.2021, 01:47 Breaking Ground on an Innovative Commercial Center Construction is underway at San Manuel Landing, a Class A supply and logistics center in San Bernardino County, California administered by The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. The project’s ground-breaking ceremony on the 50-acre site of the former Norton Air Force Base marked the beginning…

13.07.2021, 14:22 NHS Test and Trace Waste Services Contract Veolia have been awarded a contract to provide healthcare waste management services for NHS Test and Trace’s new state-of-the-art Covid-19 testing facility, the Rosalind Franklin Laboratory in Royal Leamington Spa.   The contract award which falls under the Crown Commercial Services Framework provides for Veolia teams…

05.07.2021, 14:18 Essex Schools Solar Panel Installations Mitie has supported Essex County Council with the installation of roof mounted solar panels at fifteen schools across the county. The panels will generate 700,000 kWh of energy which is equivalent to powering 185 homes a year or saving 180 tonnes of CO2 and around £115,000 annually, and…

05.07.2021, 09:14 Optimised Hospital Lighting Achieves Savings As part of a £4 million energy performance contract with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT), Veolia has upgraded lighting at Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, and Grantham and District Hospital.   The new lighting systems will enhance the patient care environment, cut carbon, deliver a…

30.06.2021, 09:17 Taking EV Battery Performance to a New Level Photovoltaic solutions company Solarwatt has launched a new brand and announced partnerships for the development of new EV battery solutions for the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia with BMW Group and Webasto. Demand for renewable energy is booming, and Solarwatt is investing to ensure householders and…

24.06.2021, 15:35 Why the UK Needs a Retrofit Revolution Kas Mohammed, VP of Digital Energy at Schneider Electric UK & Ireland, comments on the annual report of independent statutory body, The Climate Change Committee (CCC), to the United Kingdom Parliament. Today’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) 2021 Progress Report to Parliament acts as yet another reminder…

21.06.2021, 09:39 ERFs and the Battle Against Covid-19 Waste Recent data from Veolia UK highlights the pivotal role of Energy Recovery Facilities in treating clinical and medical waste during the COVID-19 pandemic.   At a time of reduced clinical waste disposal capacity in the UK the company has rapidly adapted to develop a response on…

21.06.2021, 08:37 Supporting Regulation of the Electrical Industry in Scotland Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT has welcomed several new additions to its Wall of Support for better regulation of the electrical industry.   Electrical businesses and individual electricians that have added a digital ‘brick’ to the online resource in support of the campaign, include:  Atalian Servest…

Historic buildings can help tackle the climate crisis, according to a new report from Grosvenor Britain & Ireland. Produced in consultation with the National Trust, Historic England, Peabody, Southern Housing Group and The Crown Estate, and written with Donald Insall Associates, Heritage & Carbon argues for a decisive reformulation of planning policy as the United Kingdom prepares to…

17.06.2021, 13:24 Net Carbon Accommodation Opens at Military Training Facility UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Climate Change and Sustainability Lead, Lt Gen Richard Nugee, has officially opened three new environmentally friendly buildings at the Nesscliff Training Camp in Shropshire. The accommodation blocks form part of a wider investment being undertaken by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation…

16.06.2021, 08:38 New Energy Dashboard for Aircuity Platform A new ‘Airside’ energy dashboard for demand control ventilation platform Aircuity alerts building operators to the zones or properties within a portfolio that are consuming the highest volumes of energy on HVAC applications. Introduced as local, state, and federal government organizations in the United States are bringing in…

15.06.2021, 08:34 On the Road to a Low-carbon Future Bernard Magee, Director of eMobility Infrastructure at Siemens, considers the challenges associated with installing infrastructure to support electrically powered public road transport in the United Kingdom. Road transport, which includes buses, is a significant contributor to air pollution, resulting in poor air quality.  Public Health England…

14.06.2021, 08:26 Managing Payment Risk in Retail Energy A partnership between Siemens, global IT and business consulting services firm CGI, and Open Banking innovator Ordo is making a new way of settling bills available to retail energy suppliers and their customers. Launched in response to reports of bad debt risk spiralling for energy providers, and…

10.06.2021, 16:10 Johnson Controls Joins Urgent Net-Zero G7 Appeal On the eve of the G7 Summit, Johnson Controls has become a signatory to an open letter from the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders urging global leaders to accelerate a just transition in the race to net-zero and climate resilience. The Alliance, an informal group facilitated…

07.06.2021, 20:55 Solar and Energy Storage Northeast Annual Conference Siemens subsidiary Russelectric will exhibit its microgrid control solution at the Solar and Energy Storage Northeast Conference from June 9-11 at the Westin Boston (Waterfront) Seaport District Hotel. Solar and Energy Storage Northeast is the largest learning forum in the Northeast for the solar and energy…

18.05.2021, 03:16 Cenergist Selected for Leeds Decarbonisation Project Global energy and water services company Cenergist will be delivering a £14 million carbon reduction upgrade to 30 schools, offices and leisure centres under a new partnership with Leeds City Council.   Technologies to be installed at the sites include LED lighting and air source heat pumps,…

06.05.2021, 16:42 Securing a Sustainable Future with Hydrogen George Adams, Director of Energy and Engineering for SPIE UK, presents the case for green hydrogen in the UK energy mix. The future of sustainability in the UK is critical to showing the way forward with others across the globe and demonstrate that 2050 is too late.…

04.05.2021, 12:21 Veolia UK to Double Renewable Energy Delivery Ahead of COP 26, Veolia has announced plans to double its capacity to generate renewable electricity working in partnership with various technology providers.   Expanding capacity will be achieved by using the latest solar panels deployed on restored landfill areas, giving a valuable use of this…

30.04.2021, 11:29 Creating a More Inclusive and Sustainable Future Centrica has launched a new People & Planet plan underpinned by the refreshed purpose, ‘to help our customers live sustainably, simply and affordably’. Centrica is announcing five goals where the company is well-placed to play its part in creating a more inclusive and sustainable future that…

29.04.2021, 10:27 Supporting Energy Usage Monitoring A video wall installation is helping commercial energy optimisers manage multiple data feeds and diagnose faults in commercial electricity supply.   Supplied by Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS), the installation at the offices of Inspired Energy PLC subsidiary, Businesswise Solutions, integrates Philips 49-inch 24/7 industrial displays with a UVS WBC10 video wall…

26.04.2021, 14:56 Centre of Excellence for Healthy Buildings A global partnership between Johnson Controls and the International WELL Building Institute will create a new global centre of excellence for healthy buildings by promoting the WELL Building Standard. The two organisations will work together to advance technology development, outcome-based planning and best practices that will improve…

22.04.2021, 23:17 Costain Joins UK Hydrogen Advisory Council Working Group Costain has been appointed to the UK Government’s Hydrogen Advisory Council Working Group, and has announced its further appointment as Chair of industry initiative, the Decarbonised Gas Alliance (DGA). Both advisory groups support regional and national decarbonisation projects to deliver the Government’s net zero carbon…

22.04.2021, 10:41 Johnson Controls CEO to Address Environmental Summit Johnson Controls chairman and CEO George Oliver has been invited by U.S. President Joe Biden to participate in the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate Change. The summit will bring together leaders of the world’s major economies and other vital partners for an urgent and open dialogue…

22.04.2021, 01:18 Prologis Extends Green Building Leadership Logistics real estate investor Prologis, Inc, has announced the launch of the first LEED v4 for Core and Shell Volume Program for the U.S. logistics real estate sector. The new program includes more rigorous standards than the previous LEED Volume Program, established in 2014. Prologis was the first…

15.04.2021, 13:18 Decarbonising LNG Production Total and Siemens Energy have expanded the scope of a technical collaboration to develop sustainable solutions for reducing CO2 emissions in natural gas liquefaction facilities and power generation. Each partner will contribute best-in-class technologies and combine their know-how to deliver industrial-stage solutions such as combustion of clean hydrogen in gas…

31.03.2021, 15:49 Johnson Controls GHG Targets Independently Approved The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has approved Johnson Controls emissions reductions targets. The targets which cover greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Johnson Controls’ operations (scopes 1 and 2), are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement. Johnson…

28.03.2021, 16:32 UAE Building Management Provider in Johnson Controls Partnership Sustainable UAE-based integrated building management service provider and SB Group subsidiary, ODS Global, and Johnson Controls have entered into a strategic partnership to promote better building operations reporting.   The partnership will add Johnson Control subsidiary, EasyIO’s Building and Energy Management Systems (BEMS) solution to the UAE…

23.03.2021, 17:11 Comment on UK Government Commercial Building Energy Proposals Jamie Cameron, Director of Digital Solutions at Johnson Controls UK & Ireland, comments on UK government proposals for a performance-based framework for measuring commercial energy consumption in buildings. The UK government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has proposed the introduction of a national…

23.03.2021, 16:19 Renewable Energy Engineering Firm Relocates to Central Leeds EV charging and photovoltaic solutions provider The Phoenix Works has moved into 18,209 SF premises owned and managed by Towngate PLC in Leeds. The 10-year lease involves a high-spec unit on the Turnkey Park estate in South West Leeds which features a large, self-contained front…

16.03.2021, 21:22 Delivering Carbon-efficient Army Accommodation The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recognised the commitment of Landmarc Support Services, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Reds10 to sustainable construction.   The recognition in this year’s MoD Sanctuary Awards was announced on 16 March 2021 at a virtual event with Jeremy Quin, Minister for Defence…

15.03.2021, 12:13 Adler and Allan Announces Aquisitions Environmental risk business, Adler and Allan, has announced the acquisition of three companies into the group. The acquisition of electrical specialists AMGS Electrical, hazardous material specialist Flotech Performance Systems Limited (Flotech) and industrial sewage specialist and underground infrastructure specialist Oneline Surveys, follows recent changes to Adler and Allan’s…

15.03.2021, 07:22 IoT-enhanced Energy Metering and Maintenance Eaton’s latest smart digital moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB) combines IoT connectivity, predictive maintenance and Class 1 energy metering to enable building digitisation and decarbonisation platforms. The built environment is estimated to be responsible for around 40 per cent of the UK’s total carbon footprint, with almost half coming from…

11.03.2021, 13:29 Veolia joins UK Net Zero Carbon Delivery Framework Veolia, has secured a place on the United Kingdom’s new ETL Net Zero Carbon Delivery (NZCD) Framework which is designed to advance progress on public sector’s carbon targets.   The company has been awarded a place on all four lots covering All Encompassing Technologies, Heating…

08.03.2021, 15:39 Machine Learning Enhanced Energy Software Novel Automated Respond Command (ARC) energy efficiency software from Utility Team utilises AI and machine learning to optimise the cooling loads of commercial and industrial chiller plant. Over the past six months, the company has been testing ARC across various sites in the UK and has seen the…

Airbus, Bureau Veritas and PSA International are the latest companies to join the Coalition for the Energy of the Future whose members are committed to accelerating the development of sustainable energy to support new mobility models. They join AWS, Carrefour, CMA CGM Group, Cluster Maritime Français, Crédit Agricole CIB, ENGIE, Faurecia, Michelin, Schneider Electric, Total…