1 October 2026 As the UK experiences more frequent and intense periods of heat, the need for cooling and ventilation is increasingly at the forefront of the national conversation. But…
Carol Hitchcock1st October 2026
1 July 2026 Many UK businesses are likely to face significant cost increases as the country looks to fund the upfront costs of clean energy, but energy flexibility schemes could…
Carol Hitchcock1st July 2026
1 June 2026 Across the UK, commercial property owners are facing a crossroads. Darryl Gregory explores how ageing building stock, tightening energy efficiency regulations, and shifting tenant expectations are reshaping…
Carol Hitchcock1st June 2026
1 May 2026 The question of energy security is no longer one for governments alone, as so many businesses rely on a supply system that looks increasingly fragile. And investment…
Carol Hitchcock1st May 2026
1 April 2026 As energy prices continue to rise, it makes no sense to treat heating and cooling as separate systems and pass up the potential to make better use…
Carol Hitchcock1st April 2026
1 March 2026 Even the most advanced low-carbon systems can fall short when day-to-day operational pressures take over. With the right plans in place, Graeme Hamilton argues that energy managers…
Carol Hitchcock1st March 2026
1 February 2026 While wholesale volatility remains a concern, the transition towards the ‘green agenda’ is fundamentally reshaping the market. Steve Atkins offers advice on how businesses can navigate these…
Carol Hitchcock1st February 2026
1 January 2026 The Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling businesses to cut waste, prevent failures and unlock financial and environmental gains. Lee Harpham argues that IoT can help to…
Carol Hitchcock1st January 2026
Niall Parkin explores how businesses can improve energy efficiency and minimise their impact on the environment by optimising their energy consumption and exploring the benefits of alternative fuel sources. Across…
Carol Hitchcock1st November 2025
1 October 2025 Spencer Thompson argues that the key to successful grid development is to recognise the problem solving role of independent network innovators and encourage further competition. The UK’s…
Carol Hitchcock1st October 2025
1 July 2025 In the wake of recent power outages in the Iberian Peninsula, should building owners consider using battery energy storage to avoid the temporary loss of their power…
Carol Hitchcock1st July 2025
1 June 2025 The Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) framework offers an opportunity for manufacturers of smart appliances to deliver real savings for consumers, says Andrew Keating. The UK’s Smart…
Carol Hitchcock1st June 2025
1 May 2025 Sharing his experience of testicular cancer, Adam Fabricius – our 2024 winner of Energy Influencer of the Year – is looking to raise awareness about a sensitive…
Carol Hitchcock1st May 2025
1 April 2025 Despite their best intentions, changemakers often face barriers to implementing an effective carbon reduction strategy within their organisations. However, energy audits can help to overcome barriers to…
Carol Hitchcock1st April 2025
1 March 2025 Investing in effective maintenance and energy resilience strategies can make a big difference to business productivity. Massimo Muzzì from ABB Electrification outlines how companies can avoid costly…
Carol Hitchcock1st March 2025
1 February 2025 Recent research suggests that many organisations are unclear and lack the expertise to realise their Net Zero ambitions, while technical jargon can confuse those tasked with monitoring…
Carol Hitchcock1st February 2025
1 January 2025 The UK public expects businesses to take the lead on net zero, but what more can industry do to help the country achieve its goals? Kevin Ball…
Carol Hitchcock1st January 2025
As we approach the 2050 net-zero target, the conversation around achieving this in the industrial and logistics sector is dominated by a single issue – the need for energy efficient…
Carol Hitchcock1st July 2024
With energy efficiency gaining increasing significance in the construction industry, BCIA president Stacey Lucas underlines why embracing a technology-agnostic approach could play a vital role in the decarbonisation of heat…
Carol Hitchcock1st June 2024
Recent advances in 3D visualisation, combined with AI automation, are providing facility managers with unprecedented insights into how the layout of their buildings influences a huge range of factors –…
Carol Hitchcock1st May 2024
Nic Gillanders unveils the energy efficiency conundrum facing the UK and suggests some solutions to benefit both consumers and the environment Boosting the energy efficiency of UK homes can go…
Mark Thrower11th October 2023
The UK can look to Europe for novel ways of making the best use of commercial sites for generating energy. Zoe Stollard discusses the need for greater embedded solar energy…
Mark Thrower27th July 2023
Investing in our planet means investing in smarter energy and water solutions, says, Glynn Williams. The technology is already out there so let’s make use of it At the heart…
Mark Thrower14th June 2023
From building refurbishments to new anaesthetics Hannah Callingham examines the many challenges the NHS faces as it moves towards its net zero target by 2045 The NHS has set itself…
Mark Thrower22nd March 2023
Calls for a dramatic improvement in energy efficiency have escalated the need for companies to take action on the digitalization of buildings, writes Gavin Holvey 2022 was a year few…
Mark Thrower19th January 2023
Ellen Huelin takes a look at the proposed Part Z amendment to the Building Regulations and the concept of embodied carbon regulation. Despite research by the UK Green Building Council…
Mark Thrower20th December 2022
With energy prices continuing to soar, now is the time for businesses to ‘invest smart’ in decarbonisation as a route to ensuring energy resilience, says Darren Riva This year…
Mark Thrower18th October 2022
British business is being battered by soaring energy prices. Clive Merifield looks at how organisations can cope with price volatility and uncertainty Electricity and gas prices have risen to…
Mark Thrower30th June 2022
UK businesses may be eager to cut costs yet continue to overlook the water utility bill. Josh Gill looks at the opportunities available and the role brokers can play The…
Mark Thrower18th May 2022
It is going to be a slow road to decarbonisation in the industrial sector. Prof. Mercedes Maroto-Valer believes the key lies in harnessing the many initiatives that are being set…
Mark Thrower22nd February 2022
Craig Needham believes that controls integrators and BMS manufacturers need to step out of the shadows and show their worth to create the smart buildings of the future The migration…
Mark Thrower8th February 2022
Gerard Hunter believes too many efforts to tackle climate change are driven by perception and being seen to adhere to the demand for action, rather than implementing substantive change …
Mark Thrower11th January 2022
Laurent Bataille believes that all buildings must become value-added generation assets to play a greater role in fighting climate change As restrictions begin to lift in some countries, businesses will…
Mark Thrower20th October 2021
Steve Cooper has been at the heart of a sustainability drive since 2013. As he tells EiBI it is evolving and developing as global demands change The project began…
Mark Thrower17th September 2021
Businesses will play a key role in balancing grid demand in the coming years by providing demand flexibility. But they need the consumer-focused products to be able to participate, says…
Mark Thrower27th July 2021
Everything is labelled as ‘smart’ these days. But what has got to happen for buildings to truly live up to that title?, asks Jamie Cameron In the sphere of…
Mark Thrower28th May 2021
Paul Ruddick calls for buildings of the future to truly embrace modern methods of construction to deliver more efficient, better performing environments In the last year, the built environment…
Mark Thrower10th May 2021
Taking the reins of any company during the pandemic would have tested any new managing director but Karen Boswell has set out a clear vision for the future of Baxi…
Mark Thrower19th March 2021
Neil Spann believes that a new type of PV panel could change the way we view solar generation. And he has his eyes set on taking the technology around the…
Mark Thrower16th February 2021
The amount of ‘carbon jargon’ has exploded in recent years. Without clarity of definition Dan Crowe is concerned businesses will become mired in confusion. Businesses have been crying out for…
Mark Thrower29th January 2021
A new business model promises to reduce the risk and network management workload associated with high-voltage infrastructure, says Stewart Dawson If the events of 2020 have told us…
Mark Thrower13th December 2020
Predicting the future direction of the UK energy market is tough but Grace Rothery is determined to maintain Gazprom’s position as the UK’s leading gas supplier Like every other market…
Red Box29th May 2020
Dan Shields has successfully made waves in the telecoms industry. Now he’s hoping that his technology can shake up facilities management, as he explained to EiBI’s Mark Thrower It was…
Red Box29th April 2020
As the market for accurate energy data explodes Joel Stark believes consumers should be at the heart of energy management. The UK energy market may have changed beyond recognition since…
Red Box29th March 2020
Preparing for 2050 is an impossible task, believes Stephen Watling. Especially when it comes to the IT sector which is moving at breakneck speed The declaration of net zero has…
Red Box29th February 2020
The Feed in Tariff is out, the Smart Export Guarantee is in. But does solar PV remain a viable investment? Jamie Green explains that in certain scenarios PV remains a…
Red Box29th January 2020
AIC is just beginning to get a foothold in the UK market. Stephen Wilson explained to EiBI how an emphasis on product quality will help the supplier of boilers flourish…
Red Box29th November 2019
Amelia Woodley is responding to demanding energy-saving targets at South Western Railway with an innovative power generation project I guess it had to happen. You’re 20 minutes late for an…
Red Box29th October 2019
With the possibility of using electric vehicles to generate revenue Paul Sheffield examines what companies should consider before investing in EVs and infrastructure In the UK there are thought to…
Red Box29th September 2019
