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
The UK economy might be flat-lining, but that has not discouraged the government from doubling down on its commitment to growth. To realise its ambitions, Ministers have declared a war…
Carol Hitchcock1st February 2025
As businesses and communities embrace renewable energy, microgrids are becoming a powerful solution, says Craig Tropea, account manager at POWWR, who argues that this shift towards decentralised energy is reshaping…
Carol Hitchcock20th January 2025
Energy-efficiency retrofits can help solve problems with decarbonisation, fuel poverty and poor living conditions. However, with six million UK households living in fuel poverty and the government committed to making…
Carol Hitchcock13th January 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
1 January 2025 Following the passing of former US President Jimmy Carter at the end of last year, Andrew Warren looks back on his legacy and his forward thinking views…
Carol Hitchcock1st January 2025
The sometimes baffling terminology used by Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) can present a barrier for businesses who are looking to progress their net zero plans. Here, Helen Philips, grid connections…
Carol Hitchcock17th December 2024
1 December 2024 The latest government proposals focus on the production of clean energy, but why is there no mention of what more can be done to reduce the amount…
Carol Hitchcock1st December 2024
1 December 2025 It may be early days in the second quarter of the 21st century, but those who are naturally inclined to adopt an optimistic disposition must be finding…
Carol Hitchcock1st December 2024
In this article, Ramzi Charif – VP of technical operations, EMEA, VIRTUS Data Centres – explores how AI-driven systems can transform energy management in data centres. He discusses the urgent…
Carol Hitchcock28th November 2024
There is a noticeable drive to replace inefficient boilers and burners with modern energy efficient heat raising systems, but has the industry got the skills to manage the transition? Etienne…
Carol Hitchcock20th November 2024
Full electrification of heat in buildings is the ultimate destination for energy managers, but the journey is not necessarily straightforward – especially in older commercial buildings. James Matthews, director of building…
Carol Hitchcock12th November 2024
A modular daisy-chain sensor system by Vaisala is optimising energy efficiency for Vantage Data Centres, significantly reducing its cabling needs and carbon footprint, as Anu Kätkä, strategic project management for…
Carol Hitchcock3rd November 2024
Energy management can play a big part in helping companies to monitor their energy use, but accurate data analysis is only the first step in reducing energy use and achieving…
Carol Hitchcock21st October 2024
The Refinery is a purpose-built student accommodation development in Leeds. It opened in 2021. A combination of studio and bedroom cluster flats accommodate 407 residents. Fresh Student Living manages the…
Carol Hitchcock14th October 2024
The virtual replication of real-life environments is used in many industries to ensure safety and efficiency prior to spending money. Steve Morris, head of maintenance at Insite Energy, explores what…
Carol Hitchcock8th October 2024
1 October 2024 Following through on its manifesto pledge to improve the energy efficiency of rented properties, the Labour government has confirmed that all rented homes in England and Wales…
Carol Hitchcock1st October 2024
1 October 2024 There has been much talk of the massive amount of energy likely to be used by data centres and artificial intelligence, but could there be another side…
Carol Hitchcock1st October 2024
Comprising the largest share of an organisation’s emissions, Scope 3 is also the most difficult to tackle. Ahead of the world’s largest hydrogen event in Copenhagen in September, Nadim Chaudhry,…
Carol Hitchcock13th September 2024
1 September 2024 Andrew Warren takes a look at a new report from the IEA which highlights the need for the UK to address the energy efficiency of existing buildings.…
Carol Hitchcock1st September 2024
Gavin Bollan, technical director at ITPEnergised, suggest that the UK is at an energy crossroads. But can clean energy deliver a secure and sustainable future? The UK stands at a…
Carol Hitchcock6th August 2024
Maximising the performance of your organisation’s energy assets must be a key priority, says Mike Shepherd, business development director and global measurement expert at Alderley. Here, he argues that the…
Carol Hitchcock1st August 2024
Ben Whitelam, director of commercial at npower Business Solutions, explains how MHHS can empower businesses to better manage electricity usage, unlock cost savings, and contribute to the UK’s sustainable energy…
Carol Hitchcock17th July 2024
Energy flexibility has the potential to take a leading role in helping to decarbonise the energy use of commercial buildings energy use. Here, Adrian Johnston, co-founder and CEO of Elyos…
Carol Hitchcock8th July 2024
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
One of the regular complaints of businesses and potential investors over recent years has been a lack of consistency and clear direction from policy makers, as ministers appeared to signal…
Carol Hitchcock1st July 2024
Is the new government prepared to rise to the challenge of investing in energy efficiency measures and reducing the country’s energy use? asks Andrew Warren. The UK has a new…
Carol Hitchcock1st July 2024
1 July 2024 Is the new government prepared to rise to the challenge of investing in energy efficiency measures and reducing the country’s energy use? asks Andrew Warren. The UK…
Carol Hitchcock1st July 2024
As commercial heat pumps become more widely deployed in an increasing variety of facilities, the industry faces the challenge of matching the technology to a wide range of very different…
Carol Hitchcock19th June 2024
Ian Ellis from Siemens plc considers looking beyond just energy efficiency and discusses how BMS can contribute to improving indoor air quality and wellbeing. There are many varied definitions of…
Carol Hitchcock19th June 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
A reduction in the country’s energy consumption has been a cornerstone of previous administrations, so why does the current Secretary of State choose to ignore the potential for further savings?…
Carol Hitchcock1st June 2024
Glenn Simpson explains why, in the search for further energy savings in data centres, water quality is a crucial factor to consider as energy and carbon reduction regulations bite harder.…
Carol Hitchcock14th May 2024
With mounting environmental concerns, NHS Trusts are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt sustainable practices. The NHS's ambitious target of an 80% reduction in carbon emissions…
Carol Hitchcock14th May 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
Andrew Warren looks at what the European Citizens’ panel has to say about the need to invest in energy efficiency measures and wonders how a similar body could help to…
Carol Hitchcock1st May 2024
With more businesses capitalising on the benefits of renewable energy, Stephan Marty of Wattstor looks at how independent energy generators can future-proof their onsite assets. Carbon dioxide emissions from the…
Carol Hitchcock10th April 2024
UK business is going green. As the nation looks to improve the carbon footprint of its operations, pressure is mounting on SMEs to invest in energy-efficient solutions. Ollie Finkill and…
Carol Hitchcock10th April 2024
Investing in insulation to stop energy leaking out of the top of existing buildings has to be one of the easiest ways to save on energy, so why can’t the…
Carol Hitchcock1st April 2024
There are a range of things you can do to help cut your business’s electricity consumption, whether that’s turning appliances off when you’re not using them or by installing smart…
Carol Hitchcock13th March 2024
EIBI talks to Neil Fitzsimons, MD at Power On, about how electrically powered heat networks can meet the heating and hot water needs of both large-scale developments and existing buildings.…
Carol Hitchcock11th March 2024
Andrew Warren looks at the evolution of the international Energy Charter Treaty and why the UK government has decided to withdraw from its obligations. Later this month, the UK will…
Carol Hitchcock1st March 2024
The world's largest vertical farm in Lydney, located in the Forest of Dean district, is benefitting from arrier AquaSnap 30RBP air-cooled scroll chillers operating on lower global warming potential (GWP)…
Carol Hitchcock20th February 2024
Lightning strikes can potentially cause catastrophic damage to unprotected or poorly protected buildings and structures, particularly electrical systems housed within them. Implementing the proper lightning protection measures helps mitigate these…
Carol Hitchcock13th February 2024
Burner technology has seen significant changes in the last 30 years, with an emphasis on reducing emissions whilst increasing combustion efficiency. Graham Barker, sales & service director at Riello, reflects…
Carol Hitchcock13th February 2024
When Prime Minister, Lord Cameron pledged to make Britain the most energy-efficient nation in Europe. Rishi Sunak should heed his words. Britain will become the “most energy efficient nation in…
Carol Hitchcock2nd February 2024
Adrian Barber examines how precise monitoring of water heating in student accommodation can bring benefits over and above energy savings. Student accommodation properties typically host between 250-500 residents. Many of…
Carol Hitchcock2nd February 2024
A new government department designed to deliver net zero seems to be ignoring the strategic role energy efficiency could and should play The cheapest and most environmentally friendly energy is…
Mark Thrower6th December 2023
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
If we are to get anywhere near our net zero target then there is one category of CO2 emissions that will prove the hardest to tackle. Scope three – a…
Mark Thrower11th October 2023
The continual U-turns on policy will have a detrimental effect on the UK’s ability to attract long-term investment for its green industries, believes Mervyn Pilley The last few weeks have…
Mark Thrower11th October 2023
In California, providing full transparency on Scope 3 emissions will now become mandatory for larger companies, says Andrew Warren. Does this provide an example for the UK? Yet again, California…
Mark Thrower11th October 2023
The latest progress report from the Climate Change Committee makes grim reading on progress towards net zero. Government inertia and reliance on old ways of thinking are to blame Hopes…
Mark Thrower27th July 2023
The benefit of face-to-face meetings at exhibitions is beginning to re-emerge. Mervyn Pilley assesses the role trade shows can play in forwarding the net zero agenda I have always enjoyed…
Mark Thrower27th July 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
Eco-anxiety is not just for the young Mervyn Pilley worries that the contradictory messages about saving the planet has left people with no clear idea about how that can best…
Mark Thrower14th June 2023
Domestic energy saving is not just about heating and insulation. Perhaps now is the time for an initiative to provide LED lighting to those most likely to be in fuel…
Mark Thrower14th June 2023
Mervyn Pilley examines how the reorganisation of government departments might affect the energy sector, and why businesses need to know what further support they might get with energy bills As…
Mark Thrower22nd March 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
As the European Union’s carbon price tops €100 for the first time the UK will be forced to follow the example of the EU with its own tighter emissions rules,…
Mark Thrower22nd March 2023
Mervyn Pilley looks back at the upheavals of the past 12 months and hopes that UK energy policy will lead to calmer waters in 2023 As I write the first…
Mark Thrower19th January 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
By now, it’s very likely that most of use know someone who has a heat pump, if we don’t already have one ourselves. I know two families who have them…
Mark Thrower19th January 2023
It costs more to run a heat pump than the best condensing boilers. As long as EPCs recommend the most cost-effective method of energy efficiency upgrades then installations will remain…
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
The proliferation of smart meters should be a boon for domestic energy efficiency. But suppliers are shirking their responsibilities when your VDU stops working Smart meters have now been installed…
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
As ESTA celebrates its 40thbirthday, Mervyn Pilley explains how the organisation is preparing to adapt to the future demands of a fast-changing energy market On September 8 we held…
Mark Thrower18th October 2022
UK businesses are being squeezed from all sides at the moment. On top of higher wages businesses, unlike UK households, have received no help with their energy bills, writes Mervyn…
Mark Thrower30th June 2022
It seems incredible that at a time when energy prices have hit consumers hard in their pockets so little is being done to boost energy efficiency. Indeed, the situation might…
Mark Thrower30th June 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
A ‘carbon border adjustment mechanism’ on imported goods from polluting factories overseas could help the address the issue of carbon leakage Cheap imports of steel, cement and other energy…
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
The omission of energy efficiency from the Government’s Energy Security Strategy illustrates the lack of joined-up Government, believes Mervyn Pilley In a recent ESTA newsletter, I found myself declaring to…
Mark Thrower18th May 2022
Energy efficiency is very much a personal choice, according to the Government’s energy security strategy. But shouldn’t it take a lead when there is a need for all of us…
Mark Thrower18th May 2022
Fuel poverty had slipped down the political agenda for many years. With one in six households now having to face the choice of eating or heating it is now back…
Mark Thrower22nd February 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
Public acceptance of measures to transition to cleaner heating must form part of government proposals. Those property owners with off-grid heating are in the front line Across Great Britain, all…
Mark Thrower8th 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
So the Heat and Buildings strategy has finally seen the light of day. But energy efficiency has been left in the dark as the spotlight falls on the supply of…
Mark Thrower11th January 2022
The National Audit Office’s damning report of the Green Homes Grant debacle should act as a guide for future Government assistance for domestic energy efficiency The National Audit Office…
Mark Thrower20th October 2021
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
The EU’s Fit for 55 programme will challenge politicians to ensure that large sections of the European population are not disadvantaged. The UK must follow their lead This autumn the…
Mark Thrower17th September 2021
Mervyn Pilley examines the challenges ESTA members are facing as normality re-emerges and why there has been so sight of the Government’s Heat and Buildings strategy There’s a feeling…
Mark Thrower27th July 2021
With an urgent need to upgrade our housing stock a plan to encompass consumer wishes, grants to alleviate fuel poverty and installer training It is universally acknowledged that Britain needs…
Mark Thrower27th July 2021
"At the beginning of the year what was claimed to be the biggest ever opinion poll on climate change took place. The UN Development Programme questioned 1.2m people across 50…
Mark Thrower27th July 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
Construction is booming. This will come as no surprise to anybody involved in the industry and will be no comfort to those sectors still struggling to not just emerge from…
Mark Thrower28th May 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
A bold initiative is intended to meet head on the inherent trading incompatibility caused by unpriced emissions from companies outside Europe This summer the European Commission is set to…
Mark Thrower28th May 2021
As part of a major upgrade, ELCO Heating Solutions has supplied 15 TRIGON XL 570kW boilers to 10 Upper Bank Street in Canary Wharf. The new compact and highly efficient…
Mark Thrower14th May 2021
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…
Mark Thrower11th 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
COP26 in Glasgow is just a few months away. But is the Government setting the right course to ensure the UK is on track to meet its climate obligations, asks…
Mark Thrower10th May 2021
A report from the National Audit Office acknowledges the benefits of taxation on organisations but questions what specific effects they achieve The National Audit(NAO)has produced a fascinating report. Blandly…
Mark Thrower10th May 2021
With almost 20 years’ experience in solar energy, Vital Energi’s Pre-Construction Manager, Giles Barker, gives an insight into how solar technologies can provide organisations all over the world with a…
Mark Thrower23rd March 2021
