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Schneider Electric claims industry-first
New solution unifies energy, power and building systems into one open and scalable intelligent platform.
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United Infrastructure partners for retrofit innovation
Property services provider working with University of Salford on the first project under the new Centre for Retrofit.
Energy cost calculator offered
Industry-first aims to help businesses understand rising energy costs.
Businesses looking for action on energy costs
Research finds 97% concerned about increase in costs to finance net zero transition.
Mitie teams up for LEGOLAND solar project
Windsor Resort set to benefit from new solar PV carport.
Poor performing buildings are costing money
Data indicates better performance could deliver over £1bn in annual economic returns for the UK.
It’s getting hot in here
Or cold. Majority of office workers regularly find their workplace an uncomfortable temperature.
Overheating: a critical safety issue
BESA calls for urgent action to tackle the growing number of buildings that overheat.
Mitie team breaks ground on Staythorpe BESS
Battery energy storage system will support a greener Britain.
EV discount incentive may bring problems
The recently announced Electric Car Grant looks like being a mixed success in some cases.
UK office buildings wasting energy
New analysis indicates many buildings have inefficient systems that overheat space and the wider environment.
CIBSE tackles building overheating
New Weather Data set provides tool for professionals designing for future climate conditions.
Cardo Group buys energy services provider
Housing association and public sector specialist extends retrofit capabilities.
Vital Energi appointed at Gatwick
Energy specialist supporting the airport’s ambitious £250m decarbonisation programme.
Decarbonisation: property owners need to invest more
On average, investment plans need to double to achieve full building coverage.
OCS delivers future-proofed energy centre
Design and build delivers new centre that utilises waste heat, a solar array, ambient and district heating networks.
Equans completes sustainability upgrades in Leeds
Project involved major infrastructure upgrades at University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
SSE plays on at The Oval
Surrey County Cricket Club has extended its deal with SSE Energy Solutions.
Rising energy demand knocks business plans
High costs of energy demand solutions ranked as the biggest barrier to net zero action.
Computer says no
Power shortages will restrict 40% of AI data centres by 2027.
‘Optimism bias’ risking net zero progress at UK organisations
Organisational confidence may exceed the ability to deliver on decarbonisation commitments.
Veolia to decarbonise hospital
First healthcare facility to use whole-building approach designed to exceed government targets.
Green buildings pay: part II
Energy-efficient commercial property assets continue to outperform inefficient counterparts.
Carbon Numbers launches integration service
Software solution designed to support organisational efficiency, cost savings and carbon reduction.
Mitie adds more power
The services group is to acquire ESM Power, a high voltage electrical engineering business.
New report explores UK blackout threat
With blackouts across the UK expected to rise, the report looks at the causes, challenges and solutions associated with power outages.
Amey partners for energy management AI solution
‘Ground-breaking’ solution makes real-time changes to building assets in response to how a property is being used.
AI: great tool or green disaster?
Growth of artificial intelligence has big implications for consumption of power and water.
SELECT president warns on power-hungry AI
The demands on the UK’s electrical network may become unsustainable, says Mike Stark.
Equans in Leeds energy efficiency win
Equans has been appointed by social housing provider 54North Homes to make 98 flats more energy-efficient.
MRI partners for end-to-end energy service
The deal brings together a leading real estate software firm with a leading energy and sustainability consultancy.
CIBSE welcomes NABERS
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers is the new administrator for the energy efficiency scheme.
Cleaning and maintenance up, energy down
That sums up the cost forecasts for the next several years, according to BCIS figures.
Energy-efficient property leads the market
Energy-efficient assets showed stronger investment performance across all sectors in 2023.
IWFM offers updated energy management guide
The Institute has partnered with energy management expert Carbon Numbers to publish a new good practice guide.
New report looks at the changing energy landscape
Produced by an industry specialist, it features insights from energy experts across FM and property organisations.
Net zero driving business transformation
UK CEOs are recognising the disruptive force that climate change will be for their business.
FM overlooked in energy and carbon plans
Facilities management professionals are insufficiently involved in organisations’ plans around energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
Climate Group teams up to launch a ‘renovation revolution’
The climate and energy non-profit is underlining the need to upgrade millions of buildings every year to meet 2050 net zero goals.
Veolia exploring carbon capture
Feasibility study highlights potential of the technology to produce sustainable fuels using energy recovery facilities.
Unprecedented demand for data centres
Demand for data, storage and the development of AI are driving the need for more sites and more energy.
Energy management software providers rated
The energy efficiency and sustainability management sector is set for growth, but who are the best providers?
Most UK businesses unprepared for energy disruption
The path to reaching net zero targets may not be all smooth sailing.
Managing agents target energy performance
New framework aims to drive optimal in-use energy performance of commercial buildings.
Offices: major investment needed
UK office landlords could spend over £65bn over the next 7 years to meet energy efficiency requirements.
Mitie partners on major solar project
Set to be one of the largest solar parking canopy projects in the UK, solar PV and battery installation has been confirmed in Portsmouth.
Amey supporting MoJ net zero goals
The services group is leading on a smart meter installation project across 36 prison sites.
Amey claims energy management first
The facilities and asset management services provider has achieved ISO 50001, the international standard for energy management systems.
Bidvest Noonan: new energy management service
The launch comes in response to rising energy prices driving businesses to search for solutions to control costs.
Bouygues commissioned for solar farm
Bouygues Energies & Services has secured a contract for the design, build, operation and maintenance of a new site with a capacity of 50MWp.
Retrofit crisis looms
Without a change in board attitudes the UK could face a building retrofit crisis, warns a new report.
NABERS 2.0 launched
The energy efficiency rating scheme for existing office buildings has been extended to meet the needs of owners and occupiers.
Kimberly-Clark moves towards 100% green energy
Three green hydrogen projects the consumables group is developing with energy industry partners have won places on a government shortlist.
Pinnacle sells district heating business
Independent infrastructure fund manager DIF Capital Partners is set to take a significant majority stake in the business.
Small businesses: energy tipping point coming
FSB finds 28% of firms that signed up to fixed energy contracts last year could have to downsize, rethink their business model or close.
Cautious welcome for energy efficiency plan
The government’s strategy for spending up to £2.5bn on improving energy efficiency has had a cautious welcome by the Building Engineering Services Association.
Major London retrofit project commissioned
The project will help decarbonise a heat network for up to 5,000 homes.
Energy regulations remain low on the office agenda
New research has found low awareness of new environmental standards despite increased demand for environmentally friendly office space.
London property: crunch day coming
Over 50% of inner London commercial stock will be ‘unlettable’ from 2027 as MEES legislative changes loom.
BESA urges clarity on energy policy
The Building Engineering Services Association has welcomed the creation of a new government department dedicated to delivering energy security and net zero.
Energy: government must speed up spending
The Building Engineering Services Association is calling for the government to accelerate investment in energy efficiency and heat pumps.
Mitie offers decarbonisation predictions
A new insights paper shares views for the year ahead, covering a range of areas including energy, e-mobility, waste and landscapes.
Energy bills support: follow-on plan concerns
With the Energy Bill Relief Scheme due to end in March, the government has announced the Energy Bills Discount Scheme beginning in April.
Datore launches energy management solution
Software from the data analytics firm measures and analyses real-time energy data and automates processes with notifications and actions.
Veolia contract exceeds energy-saving target
Dublin’s Mater Misericordiae University Hospital benefited from an additional €44k of savings following the first year of operations.
Risk of stranded assets looms
Savills has joined the growing ranks of property advisors warning on the potential impact of new energy standards.
How to save energy
One highly effective way appears to be CUBE, the sector-led competition that helps commercial building users reduce their consumption.
EcoSync secures growth funding
The energy solution provider has raised close to £1m to support expansion into new sectors.
Climate tech start-up growing fast
OakTree Power has reported a sixfold capacity increase in six months.
Asbestos: a problem for energy renovation plans
Extensive asbestos remediation work is still needed on more than 100,000 UK buildings, according to a new report.
Veolia lands energy management contract
The resource management company has been awarded a £27m contract to upgrade Eastbourne District General Hospital.
Hybrid workers worry about energy costs at home
New research reveals the impact the energy crisis is having on the UK workforce, as 70% of hybrid workers admit they’re concerned about the cost of working from home as bills skyrocket.
New task group on renewable energy procurement
The UK Green Building Council has assembled team of cross-industry experts who will support delivery of new guidance.
Energy start-up tackles empty room challenge
Energy management technology firm EcoSync has launched a room-by-room dynamic management platform in a bid to reduce energy waste.
Financial Times moves to reduce energy costs
OakTree Power, the climate tech start-up, has developed a bespoke climate technology solution for the FT to reduce energy at its London headquarters, Bracken House.
Building retrofits needed to support Truss plan
Rab Fletcher, president of the Building Engineering Services Association, argues that more positive action is required to deliver the necessary impact.
MSPS helps Basildon to optimise energy use
Morgan Sindall Property Services is working with smart thermostat provider Switchee to help Basildon Council improve the energy efficiency of its housing stock.
Mitie appointed to CEF framework
The appointment provides significant opportunities to support NHS hospitals and the wider public sector to achieve net zero targets by 2040.
Energy: targeting sources of waste
Britain’s businesses are in the grip of an energy crisis. With energy costs continuing to rise, 92% of decision-makers are concerned.
Cranfield offers tour of award-winning energy system
Cranfield University’s battery energy storage system will be open for a unique behind-the-scenes tour next week.
Manufacturing struggles with net zero
New survey findings are painting a worrying picture of the manufacturing industry’s transition to net zero.
Rising costs drive focus on carbon reduction
New data from the Institute of Directors shows that half of businesses are now more likely to invest in carbon reduction measures.
EQUANS secures energy transition funding
A funding extension from Innovate UK will enable progress on plans for a town-wide, smart local energy system in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
Sustainability investments rebound
Planned investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology are returning to pre-pandemic levels.
Time running out on funding for electricity generation
Businesses that own or operate electricity generation systems have just four weeks left to apply for funding to help them update their equipment.
Meeting the cost of energy standards
According to new research, proposed legislative energy targets could cost UK office landlords upwards of £40 per sq ft.
Amey backs Barnsley’s sustainability plans
The services group has helped Barnsley Council secure £1.3m from the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
Sustainability: firmly on the corporate agenda
Large and medium-sized organisations cite improving sustainability as one of the three biggest challenges they face.
Net zero: calls for digital retrofitting
Research indicates that 9 in 10 buildings in the UK and Ireland must be digitally retrofitted to achieve net zero by 2050.
New buildings must cut carbon by 30%
New buildings in England will have to produce significantly less CO2 under new rules announced by the government to help the country move towards net zero.
BEIS sponsoring energy guide for SMEs
Standards body BSI is partnering with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, who are sponsoring up to 100,000 free downloads of a new energy management standard.
COP26: major groups call for action
Leaders of the CBI, the TUC and major green groups have called on the government to implement the Glasgow climate pact.
Sustainable energy: business rates inhibit change
Property services group JLL is advocating a change in the regulations to encourage energy efficiency.
Cranfield commits to battery power
Cranfield University has signed a contract to install the biggest second-life battery storage system to date in the UK.
Bouygues E&S in renewable heat network win
Contracts to deliver a heat network project at Comberton Village College in Cambridge have been agreed.
Sign of the times: energy solution backed
EcoSync, a dynamic energy management platform that adapts temperature control to changing occupancy levels, has attracted substantial new investment.
NABERS ready to help with net zero goals
The world-leading energy rating scheme for UK offices is ready for use.
Cluttons warns property owners on MEES
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard consultation, which closed in June, is designed to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in England and Wales.
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CRE & energy: could do better
Energy performance in commercial real estate is improving but has some way to go to meet upcoming targets.
Bouygues E&S delivers on lighting project
Bouygues Energies & Services has completed a partnership with Redcar & Cleveland Borough to replace 90% of its street lighting with LED lights.
UKGBC seeks views on verification of net zero
A new survey invites feedback on market drivers, expectations and characteristics for a potential net zero carbon buildings verification scheme.
Power up your building
A new white paper explains how innovative technology can help organisations transform their commercial buildings into a virtual power plant.
CEMEX renews ENGIE deal
ENGIE has been reappointed to provide the construction materials group with 100% UK renewable electricity.
Cenergist partners on decarbonisation project
Leeds City Council has selected the energy and water services company to provide support in delivering a £14m carbon reduction upgrade.
Landmark decarbonisation project gets go-ahead
Aberdeen City Council has awarded a three-way partnership the contract to deliver a decarbonisation retrofit scheme across 100 social housing properties.
Government publishes vision for decarbonisation
The Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy aims to slash emissions by two-thirds in just 15 years.
Call for views on energy rating policy
Central government is seeking views on proposals to introduce a national performance-based policy framework for rating the energy and carbon performance of large buildings.
Veolia added to net zero framework
The company has qualified for all four lots of the ETL Net Zero Carbon Delivery Framework.
New guidance on net zero carbon buildings
The UK Green Building Council has published guidance on the procurement of high-quality renewable energy and carbon offsets.
Amey builds technical and energy capabilities
The group’s Secure Infrastructure business is strengthening its technical compliance and energy management capability to support growing customer needs.
GFSL turns to solar energy
The MoJ's Gov Facility Services Ltd is pioneering solar energy projects at two prisons in England in a bid to meet net zero carbon targets.
ENGIE books place with Premier Inn
ENGIE has secured a contract to deliver 1,000 high power electric vehicle charging points for the hotels operator.
Bouygues E&S named for zero carbon services
Bouygues Energies & Services has been selected as a preferred contractor on a new zero carbon framework.
Freedom for Fundamentals business
The NG Bailey Group company has completed the acquisition of HV Services from its parent, Fundamentals Limited.
Demand side response: hidden power?
A smart energy technology specialist has created a simple, online calculator that works out how much revenue a building could be generating from involvement in DSR.
ENGIE in long-term Keele deal
The energy and services company has agreed a 25-year deal with Keele University to fund, design, build and operate a multi-technology renewable energy park.
Crown Estate commits to net zero by 2030
The Estate says it is committed to addressing the environmental emergency by aligning to the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Good NABERS: energy rating scheme arrives
A new scheme for rating the operational energy efficiency of UK office buildings has been launched.
CIBSE responds to government's 10-point plan
The plan, published last week and meant to support the UK's net zero carbon target, was broadly welcomed but with some serious reservations.
Wates tackles social housing energy challenge
The group has launched a new service which will help social landlords to prepare their housing stock to meet zero carbon obligations.
ENGIE takes on charging point challenge
ENGIE and its subsidiary EVBox Group have entered into a four-year partnership with Scania spanning 13 countries.
SSE launches data analysis service
Many businesses could save up to 30% on ‘hidden’ energy costs while increasing energy efficiency by up to 10% by changing their approach to data collection.
Carbon Trust hat trick for ENGIE
ENGIE UK has achieved the Carbon Trust Triple Standard, certifying exemplary performance over the last three years in managing carbon, water and waste.
Mitie helps Vodafone slash carbon footprint
Mitie has supported Vodafone UK in saving 100 gigawatt hours of energy, equivalent to 25,000 tonnes of CO2, in just three years.
NHS commits to net zero carbon
The NHS has adopted a multi-year plan to become the world's first net zero national health system.
John Lewis Partnership teams up with ENGIE
Designed to drive progress on ambitious environmental targets, a new three-year contract covers both John Lewis and Waitrose operations.
ENGIE in long-term heat and energy network wins
ENGIE has begun work on a major new heat network which will serve future developments in the Nine Elms area of London, one of the capital's largest brownfield regeneration sites.
BMS too often overlooked in carbon strategies
Many property professionals are not fully aware of the carbon reduction capabilities offered by their building management systems.
JLL targets net zero carbon by 2030
The property services group has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions across all JLL-occupied buildings by 2030.
ISS boosts its sustainability offering
The facilities services business has appointed Jamie Hall as energy and sustainability director for its UK Sustainability division.
ENGIE to help deliver carbon-negative fruit
UK fruit producer Bardsley England has selected ENGIE as its long-term delivery partner for achieving carbon-negative produce.
Advisor warns on fixed price energy contracts
Fixed-price contracts for industrial and commercial businesses are about to get much more expensive, and likely far less 'fixed' than consumers believe.
Here East partnership targets energy reductions
The East London business innovation campus has teamed up with a software specialist to focus on reducing energy consumption.
Mitie names new MD
Pradyumna Pandit has been appointed to the newly created role of Managing Director of Sustainability and Energy Services.
Mitie launches zero carbon energy service
Zero Carbon for Zero Cost is a new programme intended to help businesses drive a green lockdown recovery.
Derwent commits to EP100 initiative
To mark last week's World Environment Day, Derwent FM signed up to The Climate Group's initiative on efficient energy.
Acclaro tackles carbon implications of working from home
Lockdown has seen pollution levels drop, skies grow clear and roads teeming with bicycles and pedestrians rather than the usual rush hour jams. What does that mean for the overall picture of energy consumption?
Post-pandemic opportunity for greater sustainability
As industry looks to rebuild and grow after the lockdown, there is an opportunity for manufacturers to refocus on sustainability goals and work with government to deliver a green recovery.
Mitie signs up to a third climate initiative
The facilities management group has signed up to the RE100 initiative, committing to use only renewable energy across all its sites.
Veolia takes on energy challenge for NHS Trust
The company's specialist energy team has extended the services it provides to United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, with the aim of lowering costs and cutting carbon emissions across three sites.
Turner & Townsend sticks with workplace retrofit scheme
The professional services firm has been re-appointed to lead the delivery of the Mayor of London's Retrofit Accelerator for Workplaces.
Carbon emissions: can we keep them down?
Companies globally have been forced to take extreme measures to change the way they operate during the covid-19 outbreak, and this has reduced carbon emissions by a quarter.
Mitie builds on environmental commitments
The facilities management company has signed up to the EP100 energy productivity commitment.
Real estate companies drive energy reductions
The latest benchmarking report from the Better Buildings Partnership shows a continued fall in commercial property energy consumption.
ENGIE to supply green gas for Heathrow
The energy and services company has struck a deal with Heathrow Airport to replace natural gas with 100% green biomethane.
L&G sees benefits of carbon reduction
Legal & General's property investment division appointed Demand Logic as its carbon reduction partner last year. It's now counting the benefits.
Veolia cutting carbon at Rotherham Hospital
The resource management company's specialist energy performance contracting team is working to save money and cut carbon emissions at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
Mitie commits to zero carbon by 2025
Mitie has launched an industry-leading commitment, pledging that it will reach net zero carbon emissions by 2025.
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Rugeley plans smart energy system
An ENGIE-led consortium will create the design of a Smart Local Energy System that will demonstrate how carbon and energy costs can be reduced for residents of the Staffordshire town.
Amey calls for urgent action on carbon
The services group has published a white paper focused on the need for wide-ranging action across the public and private sectors to decarbonise energy and heating in the UK's built environment
Companies spending £60m on wasted energy
Energy being wasted every year by a few thousand office buildings across five UK cities could power over 100,000 homes.
ENGIE launches Newcastle energy centre
ENGIE has launched a high-profile new carbon-reduction district energy centre in partnership with Newcastle City Council.
Veolia delivers Total Fitness
Resource management company Veolia is helping the health and fitness chain achieve a 32% reduction in gas consumption using combined heat and power across 17 facilities in the north of England and Wales.
UK companies: more ambitions than plans for net zero
New research by Mitie Energy has found that protecting the environment is a target for over a third of UK businesses, who now have or are planning a strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions.
New advice for offices targeting net zero
The UK Green Building Council has published new energy performance targets for commercial offices that are aiming to achieve net zero carbon in operation.
Retailers missing out on energy cost savings
More than half of UK retail industry leaders are concerned about changes to energy costs but over a third have not incorporated energy management or efficiency technologies into their operations.
Wates tackles carbon emissions
The construction and property services group is claiming the position of first in the sector to support the creation of, and appointment of, an independent social enterprise to help it meet long-term sustainability goals.
Energy match-making platform launches
PowerPaired aims to link community energy groups and owners of land or property with renewable energy and energy saving potential to deliver social and environmental impact.
ENGIE in £90m energy deal
The energy and services specialist has signed a long-term deal to develop and operate a new low carbon decentralised energy scheme in Edinburgh.
Wakefield teams up with ENGIE for zero carbon
Following its declaration of a climate emergency, Wakefield Council has commissioned the energy and services group to help achieve its target of becoming a carbon-neutral organisation by 2030.
UKGBC calls for views on energy performance targets
The UK Green Building Council has launched a consultation exercise seeking feedback on proposals for energy performance targets for the offices sector.
ENGIE secures 20-year Solent deal
The energy and services specialist has connected Solent University's new sports complex to Southampton Geothermal Heating Company's pioneering district energy scheme after signing a £2.8m deal.
ENGIE partners for pioneering energy projects
The multi-services group has teamed up with Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, to support projects working on the transition to clean energy.
New partnership takes on energy performance challenge
Too often buildings designed for efficient performance don't deliver on their promise. Now the UK and Australia are teaming up to solve the problem.
ENGIE team in major Canadian energy win
Innovate Energy has closed a 35-year public-private partnership contract to modernise, maintain and operate the district energy system that heats and cools multiple buildings in Canada's capital region.
NHS commits to LED upgrades
Sussex-based energy efficiency solutions provider Energys Group has been selected to deliver LED lighting upgrades at a number of NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts.
Energy management: who's in charge here?
Nine out of 10 energy managers in office workplaces believe that other employees know who they are; but less than half of those employees actually do know. And even fewer have a good idea about corporate energy saving policies.
Bouygues sheds light on Brent streets
Bouygues Energies & Services has worked with Brent Borough Council to transform their street lighting, completing a 12-month investment programme in January.
FES lands Aberdeen energy deal
Scottish facilities management firm FES FM has been appointed to operate the energy centre for The Event Complex Aberdeen, a £333m development due to open later this year.
More than a tick in a box
David Emanuel reports from the Bouygues Energies & Services 2019 Sustainability Conference.
First airbase powered by green energy
RAF Marham, home to the UK's F-35 multi-role combat jets and a key site on Amey's Regional Prime Central contract, is now running on sustainable energy following completion of a new biogas plant.
ENGIE announces two major energy deals
In the first of two success stories from its energy business, the company reports that it will be providing 100% renewable electricity to CEMEX, the leading building materials supplier.
CCS tackles renewable energy for government
The Crown Commercial Service is setting out to make it easier for public bodies to reduce their carbon footprint by launching a new agreement that makes renewable energy easier to source.
Inviron lands £30m ME&E deal with Vertas
Imtech Inviron has been awarded a five-year mechanical, engineering & electrical contract by facilities management group Vertas.
Developers take on energy performance gap
Seven major UK property developers have committed to a new approach to tackling the gap that too often arises between energy design and actual performance of new office buildings.
ENGIE enters local authority energy market
The energy and services group has signed its first energy white-label contract with a local authority to supply householders across the north-west of England.
Canary Wharf LED investment pays off
Five years ago, the management team at One Canada Square took the decision to switch the entrance lobby lighting from traditional sodium lamps to LED, a bold move as at the time LED in a commercial setting was still a new idea.
Smart building technologies on the rise
Market research has uncovered a surge in projects incorporating building energy management systems technology, closing the gap with long-running energy efficiency technology favourite LED lighting.
Energy standard revised in the face of "perfect storm"
BSI, the business standards company, has revised the original global standard for energy management systems, BS EN ISO 50001: 2018, updating it around changing requirements for cost control, resilience, compliance and sustainability.
EMCOR first with new energy standard
EMCOR UK is the first organisation in the country to achieve conformity to ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management, following an independent assessment by business standards company BSI.
Veolia secures landmark Irish energy deal
Resource management company Veolia has been awarded the first Carbon Energy Fund Ireland contract, a 15-year agreement at Dublin's Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.
Grant Thornton adds energy to ENGIE contract
ENGIE's long-standing FM contract with the accountancy and business advisory firm has been extended to include energy in a deal that guarantees a minimum 5% reduction in costs each year.
ENGIE hands out £10,000 innovation prize
ENGIE has chosen software developer NET2GRID as the winner of the 2018 Big Pitch innovation competition.
CBRE in "strategic investment" in energy services provider
The latest move at the property services group illustrates two things: the importance of energy in the landscape of business issues and the growing role of technology-weighted solutions.
ENGIE becomes CIPS knowledge partner on energy and energy services
The company will provide weekly market information for members of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply to ensure they are up-to-date and fully informed.
ENGIE takes on Carillion NI contracts
ENGIE has reached an agreement to acquire long-term heating and building maintenance contracts with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, deals that were previously operated by Carillion Energy Services.
Oxford takes top CIBSE FM award
The University of Oxford has received a first in two categories at this year's CIBSE Building Performance Awards, presented earlier this week.
Sun shines on ENGIE and TfL deal
Transport for London has awarded ENGIE a contract to install solar panels with associated battery storage and to implement energy conservation measures on the TfL estate.
More to green buildings than energy savings
A Harvard University research team has concluded that green buildings can deliver billions of dollars in public health benefits, including fewer hospitalisations and reduced climate impacts.
Energy resilience: the cost of ignoring risk
UK businesses without an energy resilience strategy are risking 17% of their revenue, equating on average to £2.8m each year in damages and lost opportunities.
Energy efficiency climbing up the corporate agenda
New research carried out across 12 countries around the world shows that 70% of organisations are paying more attention to energy efficiency than a year ago and 58% are expecting to increase investments next year.
Building 'Fitbit' saves BT thousands
The telecommunications group has significantly improved energy efficiency and building performance following a digital retrofit programme at a key building in Leeds.
BAM Energy funds largest solar panel installation to date
BAM FM's energy division has funded the installation of a 140.25 kWp PV system at the new Three Rivers Academy in Surrey, which is currently being built by BAM Construction.
ENGIE scoops Yorkshire energy deal
Yorkshire Water has appointed ENGIE to supply energy and services to help reduce £53m in electricity costs.
A buyer's side look at NG Bailey's Landsec win
NG Bailey's Facilities Services division secured a five-year contract with property developer and investor Land Securities in April. Client advisor GVA has offered some insight into how that came about.
Inviron takes over Harrogate energy contract
The Imtech Group's technical FM business has kicked off its 25-year management contract with the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, taking over responsibility for the operation of a new Energy Centre.
Uncertainty blocking energy investment
Large British businesses and public sector organisations report that political uncertainty and difficulties gaining boardroom approval are presenting major barriers to making energy investments.
Energy guidelines published
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published long-awaited guidance on the minimum level of energy efficiency required to let non-domestic property. Melanie Kendall-Reid, Compliance Director at Carbon2018, explains.
Getting to grips with the energy challenge
Sometimes the hardest part about getting a job done is making the right start. But getting that start right can open the door to implementation of a strategy that will deliver benefits on the way to the ultimate objective.
Energy efficiency moves to mainstream concern
A new report form CoreNet, the corporate real estate professionals group, argues that moves to increase energy efficiency are now less about costs and more about wider strategic issues.
BRE partners on cross-Europe energy study
The Watford-based building research and information group is teaming up with 14 partners in 12 countries on a four-year project that aims to close the gap between predicted and actual energy performance in buildings.
ENGIE: full steam ahead
ENGIE has been awarded a contract to design, build, operate and maintain a new steam-raising energy centre at Huntsman Corporation's plant in Wilton, Redcar.
Making ESOS audits count
A new briefing paper from built environment group BRE in collaboration with the Energy Services and Technology Association tackles the question of how organisations can benefit from the opportunities that ESOS audits offer.
On air
BRE, the building research group, has published the results of a two-year government-backed study of air conditioning trends and costs in UK offices and retail environments.
New tools focus on data centre performance
The Green Grid, the global group focused on enhancing data centre performance, has developed a new tool designed to help managers be better informed in order to make better decisions about design and operations.
Nisbet to lead Mitie Energy
Mitie has appointed Peter Nisbet as Director of Energy in a move designed to consolidate services and drive growth.
New online qualification in energy management
The Energy Institute, the chartered professional membership body for the global energy sector, now offers an online qualification in energy management.
Green building movement targets net zero
The World Green Building Council has launched an ambitious project that aims to ensure all buildings are 'net zero' by 2050.
Energy efficiency rising up corporate agendas fast
The 2016 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator survey shows interest and investment in energy efficiency are at an all-time high.
Energy professionals warn on policy and practice
UK energy professionals say energy policy continuity is the biggest challenge for their sector today. They also express scepticism about the ability to meet the targets set last December in the Paris Climate Change Agreement.
Spending money to save money
With the focus on energy consumption here to stay and building performance regulations set to change in 2018, solutions are needed. The good news is some offer a way around the burden of heavy investment.
Robertson appointed to national energy framework
The group's energy management division has become one of 16 suppliers on the RE:FIT scheme, the national retrofitting programme aimed at reducing energy bills in the public sector.
NG Bailey drives down landlord's energy use
A 12-month energy reduction scheme for Land Securities, delivered by NG Bailey, has led to a 9% fall in energy use at a number of the property company's key London sites.
Everybody needs good NABERS
Australia's highly successful energy-use-in-buildings programme is to be piloted for application in the UK.
JLL slashes energy use
The real estate services company has reduced energy use across its UK estate by 38%, more than tripling the 10% target the group had set itself.
ENGIE and Cheshire East in low-carbon district energy JV
ENGIE has teamed up with its facilities management client, Cheshire East Council, to create a new joint venture company to promote eco-efficient district heating networks.
Energy efficiency: neglected opportunities?
Cutting consumption seems to be the default position for much of the pro-sustainability argument and certainly much of government policy and regulation. But simply turning things off could mean opportunities to run more efficiently are missed.
Incentive extends energy services offer
Incentive Carbon Management has partnered with Pearlstone Energy, one of the UK's leading demand response aggregators, to extend the services provided to customers.
ENGIE in NHS CHP deal
ENGIE has been appointed to construct, operate and maintain gas-fired combined heat and power energy centres for three NHS Trusts, as well as carrying out site-wide upgrades to energy-consuming equipment.
ISS plugs into Aberdeenshire deal
Aberdeenshire Council, one of Scotland's largest councils, has awarded a three-plus-two energy services contract to ISS.
CIBSE slams government energy policy
A lack of consistent policymaking and disjointed attempts at delivery are behind past failures of energy efficiency policy, says the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.
ENGIE acquires digital energy management specialist
ENGIE has announced the acquisition of C3 Resources, a digital energy management specialist based in Plymouth.
Local government partner
Given the financial challenges facing local councils in our post-recession world, insights and advice from private sector partners should be more than welcome, especially when it comes to complex and technical areas like energy.
World's largest retrofit project launches
The world's largest collaborative project on building renovation has been officially launched by Green Building Councils across Europe in a bid to tackle one of the region's biggest climate challenges: existing buildings.
BAM FM launches energy division
BAM Energy Limited will draw on expertise from all BAM Construct divisions to offer the design, installation, management and maintenance of energy-efficient systems, as well as support with finance.
Robertson unveils new energy division
The Robertson Group has appointed Graeme Cameron as its first Energy Director. Cameron will run a new energy services business operating within Robertson Facilities Management.
ESOS: so, how did we do?
A week after the extended deadline for compliance with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme it appears that about 60% of the estimated 10,000 companies that should be taking action have in fact done so.
ESOS deadline is Friday
The official date for compliance with the requirements of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme was 5 December, but the Environment Agency agreed to let that slip to 29 January.
What is a 'green building' anyway?
According to the World Green Building Council, here in Europe we may get a new, updated and broader based definition, thanks to the European Commission.
UKGBC turns focus on better building performance
The UK Green Building Council is launching a new research project that will tackle the way industry currently designs, constructs and operates non-domestic buildings.
Ultra low energy buildings commitment unveiled
Sixteen leading built environment companies have signed up to a new energy efficiency commitment targeting delivery of 'nearly zero energy buildings'.
Arthur McKay rolls out energy management certification
The building support services company has achieved ISO 50001 certification across the organisation.
UK looks to Australia for energy advice
A research team, backed by UK landlords group the Better Buildings Partnership, is studying an Australian programme that appears to have cracked the energy 'performance gap' problem.
ISS UK gains energy certification
ISS UK has achieved ISO 50001 certification across the organisation, demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement in energy efficiency and carbon reduction in all operations including the ISS estate.
Bristol Energy appoints managing director
Norfolk and Suffolk Councils have both launched support service businesses. Bristol City Council has gone down a different commercial route with the launch of an energy company.
BSRIA calls for single point of contact on carbon
In a recently launched white paper on the issues involved in achieving carbon targets the building services group sets out the challenge of making progress in a confusing policy climate.
Servest buys energy business
Facilities management service provider Servest has acquired the energy efficiency business Llewellyn Smith to further expand its energy management offer.
Vivark unveils energy services
Merseyside's social enterprise FM provider has launched a new business stream.
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powerPerfector finds a buyer
The once high-flying London-based energy efficiency company has been acquired out of administration by an investment group.
NHS: huge scope to reduce energy consumption
Millions of pounds could be cut from NHS running costs if estate managers take a closer look at how their heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are performing.
Putting more energy into FM
There's a strong argument to be made for more integration in the delivery of FM and energy services. Apart from the logic of complementary service areas, there's the opportunity to strengthen the case for both through greater impact on the bottom line.
Energy efficiency: EPC legislation is only the start
With new energy efficiency regulations in mind, industry experts from corporate real estate gathered in London last week to consider whether Energy Performance Certificates are up to the job government expects them to do.
Convergence: FM and energy services
Uniting clients' needs for support and advice in FM and energy into a single integrated service solution seems an obvious step, even 'the next big thing' for facilities management. But it takes an exceptional service provider to really deliver.
JLL to buy energy specialist
More evidence, if any is needed, that energy is 'the next big thing' in the built environment advice and support sector.
Energy legislation website launched
Carbon2018 has unveiled the Energy Legislation Hub, an online platform dedicated to providing the UK commercial property sector with access to free, impartial information on current and future energy compliance issues.
Imtech in 25-year healthcare win
The technical services provider has been appointed by Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust as its energy performance partner.
Companies worry about energy 'trilemma'
New research from business advisors PwC finds senior decision-makers at major corporates focused on all aspects of energy sourcing and supply, and expecting a new emphasis on renewables and clean tech over the next five years.
Two new energy concepts to be piloted at Canary Wharf
Two smart cities innovators, Demand Logic and SEaB Energy, have been selected to pilot their technologies at Canary Wharf after winning the second phase of the Cognicity Challenge.
CBRE still on the acquisition trail
The property services group has acquired Environmental Systems Inc, a major systems integrator and provider of energy management services in the United States.
BSRIA: 15 simple carbon reducing tips
Non-domestic buildings in the UK are responsible for about a fifth of the country's total carbon emissions, writes Peter Tse, Senior Design Consultant, Sustainable Construction Group at BSRIA.
Global BEMS market value heading for $7bn
New research from BSRIA finds that the global building energy management systems (BEMS) market is set to double in value over the next five years.
15 simple carbon reducing tips
Following the release of the latest report by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, highlighting the need to reduce carbon, BSRIA has compiled some useful tips on how to do just that.
Energy Institute to provide first ESOS asessors
The Energy Institute has been approved by the Environment Agency to qualify Lead Assessors under the government's Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme.
Tesco targets energy for savings
Given recent financial news, the retailing group may be pleased with its decision to award an energy management contract focusing specifically on cost-saving opportunities.
LEDs and EPCs: the time is right
When trends intersect it is often time to act. That may be the case as the line tracing the continued demand to control energy consumption crosses the steady development of lighting technology.
Shed some light where you need it
What happens when occupier requirements change after building systems have been designed and installed? Of course they often do; so what we need are systems that can change, too, without huge cost penalties.
London gets more money for energy efficiency
London Mayor Boris Johnson has confirmed a further investment of almost £12m to expand the programme to retrofit buildings across the capital, making them more energy efficient and reducing carbon emissions.
Manufacturers seriously worried about energy cost
Nearly 80% of the UK's manufacturing sector views energy as a business-critical issue in the year ahead, and nearly 90% routinely discuss energy management at board level.
Energy Institute offers ESOS guide
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme mandates energy assessments for large organisations and will affect thousands of them.
EPSRC backs new research to improve energy efficiency
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council is to fund research that will address how to use technology, information, mathematics, law and sociology to create better energy strategies and behaviours in the non-domestic building stock.
Shedding some (energy efficient) light on the subject
Accommodation provider and manager Unite Students has appointed Philips Lighting to install LED lighting across its 120-property portfolio.
ISS delivers award-winning energy savings
ISS Facility Services in Ireland is celebrating the success of an innovative energy efficiency project for Citi, the global banking group.
G4S secures Hertfordshire energy deal
G4S Carbon & Energy Solutions, part of the group's facilities management business, has won a two-year contract to provide energy management services to the University of Hertfordshire.
PwC: oil fired
ISS Facility Services is to work with its client, the professional services firm PwC, to collect and re-use waste cooking oil as a carbon-friendly energy source.
Carbon Trust hails new ESOS regulations
The Carbon Trust is calling on British businesses 'to save billions' on their energy bills through implementing the most cost-effective energy efficiency opportunities identified through the new Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme.
East Cheshire Trust partners to cut carbon and cost
A project by East Cheshire NHS Trust to transform its energy infrastructure across two hospitals will shrink its carbon footprint by approximately 30%, while delivering guaranteed cost savings of £2.5m over 15 years.
UKGBC to government: time for action
Under a UK Green Building Council banner, a long list of business leaders have called on the government to 'end the prevarication' around the introduction of mandatory energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings.
NEF damns 'persistent failure' on energy performance
The energy efficiency campaigner is gearing up to launch two new projects to help combat the UK's failure to produce non-domestic buildings that combine both comfort and excellent energy performance.
NG Bailey energy solution for Morrisons
NG Bailey and its partner Elutions, a US operational efficiency specialist, have signed a five-year, multi-million pound deal with supermarket group Morrisons.
CoreNet to develop energy management framework
A new research report issued jointly by CoreNet Global and the Rocky Mountain Institute lays out a framework for corporations to better manage energy use.
Making energy audits work
Too often energy audits are completed and filed, leaving the results unacknowledged and ineffective. Assuming they had some value in the first place.
BCO links energy efficiency with business performance
A new report from the British Council for Offices sets out to demonstrate the benefits of energy efficient offices and the positive impact they can have on employee productivity.
Don't just blame the facilities manager
In February, a joint survey by the BIFM and National Energy Foundation found that while FM professionals are fully committed to reducing energy consumption, they lack the metering and monitoring tools to do so effectively.
Retail property body slams Green Deal
The Green Deal is not fit for purpose for the commercial property sector, according to the British Council of Shopping Centres.
New forum targets energy performance gap
A new forum designed to support building professionals working on energy issues has been launched.
Honeywell guarantees Peterborough contract
Peterborough City Council has awarded a 15-year energy performance contract to Honeywell covering system upgrades and guaranteed savings.
FMs lack energy saving tools
FM professionals are highly committed to maximising energy improvements but lack metering and monitoring tools to establish accurate baselines and track progress.
Incentive lands energy saving deal
Incentive FM Group's Carbon Management division has signed a six figure deal with Renaissance Care (Scotland) to reduce the organisation's energy costs and carbon footprint.
Rampton Hospital warms to Cofely
Cofely has been awarded a Carbon Energy Fund framework contract by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to construct, operate and maintain a new energy centre at Rampton Hospital.
Saving energy: just ask
The Carbon Trust argues that UK workplaces are missing out on more than £300m a year in savings that could be achieved through encouraging employees to adopt behaviours that cut energy use and waste.
BIFM offers energy management advice
The British Institute of Facilities Management has published a new 'Energy Audits' Good Practice Guide.
Act now on energy efficiency
Government must act urgently to help UK businesses improve the energy efficiency of their buildings if huge economic and environmental opportunities are not to be missed, a new cross-party report warns.
Bright future for on-site energy generation
Electricity and heat generated from recycled food waste, wind turbines and solar panels will save UK businesses £33bn between 2010 and 2030 and cut carbon emissions significantly, according to a new study.
CIBSE calls for action on EPB regs
CIBSE reports that lack of enforcement of Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations is both costing money and undermining green strategies.
New research on energy and FM
The British Institute of Facilities Management and the National Energy Foundation have launched a survey designed to explore FMs' experiences and expectations around improving the use of energy in buildings.
B&ES welcomes energy audit plans
The Building & Engineering Services Association has thrown its weight behind proposals for a single definitive energy audit scheme operating on a UK-wide basis.
Re-energise the green agenda: report
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment has backed the government's flagship green policy, but says it urgently needs to be reviewed.
Schal reminds on DECs
New government legislation brought in earlier this year requires all public buildings over 500 square metres to have a Display Energy Certificate in place.
Can smart meters deliver real change?
Sunil Shah writes: By the end of the decade the aim is for all public and private sector organisations in the UK to have smart meters in place to help manage energy. We need to know how to make them more effective than they currently are.
Companies want better energy data
Global spending on energy management by large corporations will hold steady through 2014, according to new international research.
UK businesses worry about energy
95% of firms are concerned about the cost of energy and 90% are concerned about security of supply, according new CBI/KPMG research.
E.ON to buy management specialist
More moves in the energy management marketplace. Energy provider E.ON is set to acquire Matrix, a leading player in energy management and energy efficiency services for commercial buildings.
DTZ adds strategic energy services team
Property advisor DTZ has extended its energy offer with the creation of a strategic services team with a UK-wide remit.
GVA warns on energy futures
A new research report from the property advisors argues that energy capacity in the UK will come under increasing pressure, presenting the 'very real' possibility of government-orchestrated nationwide blackouts by 2015.
Carillion unveils energy efficiency jv
Support services company Carillion has signed a joint venture agreement with energy solutions provider Breathe Energy.
Minister champions Green Deal partnership
Rt Hon Greg Barker MP has welcomed a unique partnership between community interest company Energise Barnet and support services provider Carillion to deliver London's first social enterprise-led Green Deal programme.
Green retrofit programme launched
The new Green Retrofit Investment Programme has up to £100m available for investment in building retrofit projects and energy infrastructure projects where clear energy and carbon emissions savings will result.
EDF partners with SPIE to cut energy
EDF Energy has appointed engineering contractor SPIE UK to support it in meeting growing customer demand for its energy saving services.
London councils find energy savings
Research commissioned by the West London Alliance and carried out by built environment scientists at BRE has highlighted energy saving opportunities of up to 25% of current use.
£250m energy savings for catering industry
New analysis from the Carbon Trust shows the UK catering industry could save over a quarter of a billion pounds in energy costs every year through optimising kitchen equipment, improving equipment use and tailoring their menu options.
MITIE launches integrated energy offer
The group has brought together two divisions to develop a new integrated energy services package.
Focus on energy efficiency grows
New global research released by Johnson Controls shows corporate decision-makers increasingly interested in energy efficiency in buildings, with the figures up over 100% since 2010.
Cutting energy use must top agenda
Real action to reduce energy consumption and deliver cost savings through common sense and rapidly achievable measures must be a national priority, CIBSE says.
NG Bailey milking project work
NG Bailey has completed the second phase of work at Arla's new flagship dairy in Aylesbury, delivering an innovative, purpose-built energy centre.
Energy management: the key is people
It is a misconception that the responsibility for the success of your energy policy is in the hands of your energy manager.
Putting energy into FM
Asset Skills has been commissioned to review the existing National Occupational Standards for facilities management, with the aim of ensuring that energy management and efficiency are fully reflected in the content.
Johnson Controls in new energy offer
Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions has launched a new energy services offer designed to help large corporates reduce energy consumption and meet carbon reduction targets.
Leeds launches vast Green Deal scheme
The 11 councils that make up the Leeds City Region have launched the country's largest Green Deal scheme, a £100 million initiative designed to help domestic and non-domestic properties reduce energy bills and cut carbon emissions.
Energy control pays off for DIO
A CarillionEnterprise-developed specialist Energy Bureau is enabling energy use at 35 of the highest energy consuming sites in the MoD's Regional Prime Contract Central to be remotely managed.
Cofely in hot deal at Dow
Cofely has been awarded a long-term contract to operate and maintain the combined heat and power energy centre at Dow Corning's facility in Barry, South Wales.
Cambridge energy programme finds funding
MITIE has been appointed to develop and operate a new energy centre for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after helping to secure £36 million in funding for it.
NG Bailey slashes law firm bill
The engineering group's Facilities Services division has cut the electricity bill at global law firm Linklaters by £65,000 in five months.
CarbonBuzz opens the door to ideas
The web-based platform that enables users to store, share and compare energy performance and the related costs and emissions of built assets is planning improvements and wants to hear ideas.
Europa launches energy division
The company's new Energy and Environmental division absorbs its existing energy contracts and creates a new holistic approach to energy management solutions.
Electricity bills likely to rise 5%
A leading energy purchasing consultancy is forecasting a 5% climb in electricity costs for 2013.
New EPC regs in force
Small changes under the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations, coming into effect this week, have pushed the public awareness of energy consumption forward, if only slightly.
13 for RE:FIT framework
RE:FIT, the Mayor of London's scheme encouraging public bodies to cut operational costs and energy consumption by upgrading their buildings, has named 13 contractors to its framework deal.
Carillion signs Birmingham green deal
The company will work with Birmingham City Council as its exclusive delivery partner to improve the energy and carbon efficiency of up to 60,000 households across the city, together with schools and other council properties.
EPCs not up to the job: report
A four-year research study, carried out by Jones Lang LaSalle with the support of the Better Buildings Partnership, has found that Energy Performance Certificates are not effective tools in the campaign to reduce carbon.
Energy efficiency strategy promises 'revolution'
DECC has published the nation's first comprehensive energy strategy, promising that it will lead to a revolution in UK energy efficiency.
Seeing the big picture in building management
Cost pressures and the ongoing focus on 'doing more for less' can bring with them a new level of risk for FMs and building services engineers.
NG Bailey partners for energy solutions
NG Bailey has signed an exclusive partnership deal with US company Elutions to launch an energy solution that guarantees cost reductions for customers through a reduction in energy use.
Carillion selected for Birmingham Green Deal
The support services company has been named as the preferred bidder for the Birmingham Energy Savers scheme.
Energy efficiency means economic benefits
Reducing energy consumption and cutting the associated carbon impacts are good things on their own; but they also translate into hard cash.
How-to advice on energy management
If you've ever wished that someone would produce a good, brief introduction to the issues that need consideration in developing an energy strategy, this could be your lucky day.
Nationwide tackles staff on carbon cuts
The UK biggest building society plans to engage its 15,000 staff via a new bespoke online tool aimed at increasing energy efficiency, reducing costs and cutting carbon.
CRC: £99K in fines for failing to report
If you ever questioned whether the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme had any teeth, or would use them, the answer is yes.
DECC slashes energy use
The Department of Energy and Climate Change is practising what it preaches with the award of a new, much improved Display Energy Certificate rating of C for its Whitehall headquarters building.
Invest in building fabric to save energy
That's the message from the Carbon Trust, which argues that fabric improvements could produce a cut in energy costs of up to 15% for building occupiers.
DECC looks at big changes in electricity use
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published a draft report calling for stronger energy efficiency policies and arguing that the current approach will only deliver a third of the potential savings.
Carbon Trust partners with RSA
Global insurance group RSA is teaming up with the Carbon Trust to make energy efficiency services available to its business customers.
The rise of data centre FM
Data centres are no longer just the domain of the IT department, if they ever rightly were.
GSH scoops IFMA award in US
The hard services specialist has won the energy efficiency category at the New Jersey International Facility Management Association's first annual awards.
Norland launches 'green' energy service
The hard services-led FM provider has a new offer developed specifically to meet the challenges of ever-increasing energy costs and growing UK and European legislation.
Savills teams with Carbon Trust on energy
The Carbon Trust has struck a deal with the real estate advisory group to promote the implementation of energy efficiency programmes in commercial property.
Crown Estate energy deal for TEM
The energy and sustainability consulting group has been commissioned by BNP Paribas Real Estate to implement a comprehensive energy management service covering The Crown Estate's St James's portfolio.
Energy management driving investment decisions
Eighty-five percent of building owners and operators globally rate energy management as a key driver in operational efficiency, a 34-point increase in just two years.
CIBSE turns focus on energy
CIBSE President David Fisk has called for greater recognition of the need to deliver energy efficient buildings.
Big building, big savings
One year after an extensive retrofit project, New York's landmark Empire State Building is on target to cut energy use by nearly 40%, saving millions in operating costs.
Group buying offers reduced energy bills
An energy specialist is offering companies the opportunity to combine their purchasing power to secure better deals on gas and electricity contracts.
University challenge: carbon cutting
A research project looking at UK university carbon emission reduction programmes has generated lessons for higher education that are equally applicable to any large organisation.
Liverpool Museums scoop carbon award
National Museums Liverpool has beaten off stiff competition to win the Carbon Champion Award for its work in reducing the organisation’s carbon footprint.
MITIE to generate savings for Addenbrooke
MITIE has been named preferred bidder to develop and operate a new energy centre for the world renowned Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Solving the schools problem
With the Building Schools for the Future programme dead to new projects and a growing backlog of repairs and maintenance needs in existing school buildings, what are the options for actually getting things done?
Research sees energy and environment convergence
Global market research firm Frost & Sullivan sees a rapid increase in the pace of convergence across energy and environment issues as these become a major theme for 2012 and beyond.
Take action on the energy challenge
Cost control and sustainability goals have come together to put the spotlight on the efficient operation of buildings.
Groups call for tougher line on energy efficiency
Eighteen businesses, green groups and professional bodies have come together to press Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey to reconsider the UK's position on the draft European Energy Efficiency Directive.
Shedding light on energy costs
Lighting is a critical issue in the workplace, a key factor in comfort and productivity for individuals and in maintenance requirements and energy costs for organisations.
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CRC revisions aim to cut costs
Millions of pounds will be saved for businesses through ambitious new proposals to simplify the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme, DECC has declared.
CRC to be simplified, or scrapped
Amongst all the noise generated by the Chancellor's Budget announcements, Jones Lang LaSalle has noted that the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is to be reviewed.
£1m boost for Green Deal training
The government has announced that funding is to be made available to Asset Skills to deliver training for up to 1000 Green Deal advisors ahead of the programme launch.
Energy contract renewals guide offered
Independent energy broker ENER-G Procurement has published the latest in a series of free guides, this one designed to help organisations avoid making mistakes when renewing energy contracts.
David Lloyd to save energy for a change
David Lloyd Leisure, the health and fitness group, is working to cut carbon emissions through an energy performance investment contract designed to reduce energy use and costs from the outset.
Energy plans could make buildings unlettable
GVA, the UK's largest independent property advisor, believes that 20% of UK commercial building stock could be unlettable by 2018 if the government doesn't act to address the problem.
Putting Plan A into practice
Minimising energy consumption and waste in the workplace in order to manage down demand must be on the action list at virtually every public and private sector organisation.
Action on existing buildings
There appears to be universal agreement that the key to meeting future targets for carbon emission reductions lies in getting to grips with the inefficiency of the existing building stock.
Tougher energy standards could hit property values
More than 40% of commercial buildings in the UK could be in danger of failing tough new government energy standards, according to a study by property services company DTZ.
AECB challenges new Energy Secretary
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has declared that energy efficiency 'has to be right at the heart of what we do'. The sustainable building association wants to know how, exactly.
Public sector most committed to carbon cuts
A survey of the public, private and third sectors has revealed that the public sector is the most committed to reducing carbon emissions.
Carbon policies to target supply chains
Major corporates are improving their own carbon performance, but they are not yet demonstrating anywhere near the same emissions reduction in their supply chains.
Energy message not getting to boardroom
A new survey of over 600 UK businesses finds a significant gap between the views of directors and their energy managers on how well companies are doing in managing cost and consumption.
Slow move towards green for data centres
UK data centres are making efforts to become more energy efficient, but there is still plenty of room for improvement.
Light work: an easy win for FM
It could just be that lighting policy, everything from products specified to what gets turned on and off when, could be amongst the easiest wins for FMs looking to make progress on cost and sustainability objectives.
Green Deal: welcomed, with reservations
Business and professional groups have given a positive welcome to the government's flagship energy saving initiative but at the same time warned that serious problems lie ahead.
Carbon Trust turns to people power
The energy advisor has launched a new online tool which it says could help employees to save UK businesses and public bodies £500m and two million tonnes of CO2.
Tackling the challenge of existing buildings
Finding ways to 'green' the UK's existing building stock is critical to meeting carbon reduction targets, and it makes good business sense for the occupier.
GSH scoops top energy award
GSH Group has won a national award in recognition of its industry-leading energy management solutions.
Lighting efficiency needs action
As Christmas lights begin to appear, the Carbon Trust is arguing that UK businesses and the public sector could make their own day-to-day lighting more efficient, saving up to £700m a year.
Energy costs: the only way is up
Over the next decade energy costs will climb by over 80% according to Balfour Beatty's specialist energy business, Power Efficiency.
Autumn Statement: green opportunity goes begging
Amidst all the reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement comes praise and concern in equal measure from the UK Green Building Council.
Cautious welcome for Green Deal
This week's launch of the Green Deal, the government's scheme to 'revolutionise the energy efficiency of British properties', has been met with a mixture of enthusiasm and concern.
powerPerfector hits £100m mark
Calling itself the UK's fastest growing green company, powerPerfector has now claimed another milestone: £100m in saved energy spend for clients.
Mixed reactions to CRC league table
Given the amount of news and commentary energy expended on the Carbon Reduction Commitment over the past couple of years, the publication of the first performance league table has been a surprisingly low-key event.
New backing for action from Carbon Trust
The Carbon Trust has launched a new business to help companies reduce their energy costs and install greener, more efficient technology as worries grow about price rises.
BBP offers best practice advice
The Better Buildings Partnership has published a series of best practice case studies highlighting opportunities to improve the environmental performance of existing commercial buildings.
Saving money by degrees
Dialling down workplace heating by just one degree could save business and the public sector over £35m a year in unnecessary energy bills, according to new guidance published by the Carbon Trust.
GSH goes MAD in New York
The hard services group has won a four-year, multi-million dollar contract with the highly regarded Museum of Arts and Design in New York City.
JCI takes best in Euro energy awards
Johnson Controls has won the European Energy Service Initiative’s award for Best European Energy Service Project for its retrofit of the Jewish Museum in Berlin.
Changed CRC changes business energy plans
About a third of big UK businesses believe that recent changes to the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme have had a negative impact on plans to invest in energy saving measures, and nearly all want to see financial incentives reinstated.
CIBSE calls on Osborne to back DECs
CIBSE President Andy Ford has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, calling for the introduction of Display Energy Certificates in the commercial sector.
Putting the freeze on energy costs
Businesses that use refrigeration equipment could cut their energy bills by up to 20% through simple no and low cost steps, according to the Carbon Trust.
Amey pioneering Home Office energy strategy
The Home Office is rolling out new energy management contracts to 90% of its estate in the first-ever application of gain-share in this area for a central government department.
DWP beats carbon reduction target
Telereal Trillium, the Department for Work and Pensions property services provider, reports that they have exceeded the government 10% energy reduction challenge, launched in May 2010, by a comfortable margin.
UK businesses nervous about power supply
Over three-quarters of companies have suffered power issues in the past twelve months, according to a new industry survey.
Learning to live with the CRC
The government programme formerly known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment has had a remarkably chequered history in its short life, but it is here to stay regardless.
Owners and occupiers take on energy challenge
Rising energy prices, government incentives and concern for public image are the factors driving energy efficiency in buildings to new heights, according to the fifth annual global Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
CIOB takes action on carbon
The Chartered Institute of Building has unveiled Carbon Action 2050, an online toolkit that aims to provide advice and guidance on all aspects of a building's lifecycle.
DECs fit for purpose
The benchmark figures used in Display Energy Certificates are accurate, according to a new study published by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers.
Money on the meter
The Better Buildings Partnership has published its latest guide, this time focusing on improved energy management through better metering.
Huhne tightens focus on energy ratings
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne has responded to criticism of the government's apparently softening approach to green issues by announcing plans to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards that all landlords must meet.
Savings and incentives drive energy efficiency moves
Cost savings and government incentives are the top influencers driving an increased focus on energy efficiency in buildings, according to the annual Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
Industry backs call to extend DECs
A long list of heavyweights in the property sector has joined forces to call on the government for an extension of the Display Energy Certificate regulations to commercial buildings.
More backing for DECs, with enforcement
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association is backing the call for wider use of Display Energy Certificates but warns that the scheme is bound to fail unless enforcement is also stepped up.
High demand for low carbon training
Asset Skills reports that demand for its programme of subsidised low carbon training is so great that it is adding new dates.
Make DECs mandatory, says UKGBC
The UK Green Building Council is calling for the mandatory display of an A to G rating for the energy efficiency of all non-residential buildings to drive efficiency, cut costs and encourage refurbishment.
Energy market volatility puts premium on advice
Political unrest and natural disasters around the world have increased volatility in energy markets and businesses are being urged to put priority on clear energy strategies.
Carbon Trust strikes £550m deal
The low carbon champion has established a partnership with technology group Siemens to provide UK businesses with green equipment finance worth up to £550m over the next three years.
Schools: need for action on energy efficiency
LessEn, the not-for-profit initiative campaigning for better energy efficiency in non-domestic buildings, has published league tables ranking schools on their performance.
UKGBC sets out to 'fix' existing buildings
The UK Green Building Council is bringing together experts from across the construction and property industry to form a new task group dedicated to developing practical solutions for the nation's energy-hungry non-domestic buildings.
Carbon negative school development gets go-ahead
Building firm Willmott Dixon has been appointed by the London Borough of Islington for a £13m contract to create one of the first ever zero carbon schools in the UK.
United Biscuits trims carbon footprint
Big savings have been made at the company's Middlesex headquarters, following the first phase of an ongoing energy conservation programme led by Cofely.
Teamwork for first multi site accreditation
National Australia Group Europe, working with Corporate Occupier Solutions and GSH, has become the first multi-site business in the UK to achieve the BS EN 16001 energy management accreditation.
CCC maps out route to hitting carbon targets
Independent advisory body the Committee on Climate Change says that to meet the 2050 targets enshrined in law, we need to get more serious now.
Companies undervaluing energy efficiency
Finance directors at large businesses in the UK are undervaluing the financial returns from investments in energy efficiency by more than half, according to research by the Carbon Trust.
FM named first Chartered Energy Manager
Owen Everall, Site Engineering and Facilities Manager for agri-business Syngenta, has been elected the UK's first Chartered Energy Manager by the Energy Institute.
Measuring carbon pays
Large businesses that measure and report on their greenhouse gas emissions are reaping a range of benefits, from cost savings to energy efficiencies.
Cutting carbon to impact every aspect of built environment
Transforming the built environment to a low carbon platform could keep SME contractors busy for 40 years.
Call to make carbon reporting mandatory
More than two dozen businesses, charities and issue groups have signed an open letter to Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman calling on the government to introduce mandatory carbon reporting for large companies by 2012.
Carbon Trust targets public sector
Not for profit energy advisor the Carbon Trust has identified 'immediate opportunities' for the public sector to achieve net savings of £1bn through energy efficiency projects.
More change for CRC on the horizon
Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne has announced a consultation on the Carbon Reduction Commitment and a delay in the introduction of phase two, the trading part of the scheme.
M&S comes top in energy awards
Marks and Spencer scooped two categories in last week's Energy Institute Awards.
Greener FM
From the big issues of CRC compliance to the small things like turning off lights, no one is better placed than the FM to deliver green business.
Last one out please turn off the lights
Arguing that there are real environmental and financial consequences of lighting up workplaces throughout the night, the London Assembly's Environment Committee has launched an investigation into why lights are left on.
Public sector warned to check utility bills
UK public sector organisations could be responsible for energy over-payment amounting to as much as £147m.
Huhne unveils plan for 'green deal'
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne has confirmed government plans for a 'new and radical way' of making energy efficiency available to homeowners and businesses.
EU looking hard at energy efficiency of existing buildings
Improvement in the energy efficiency of existing building stock is being discussed by the European Parliament, and it is likely that stringent measures will be included in a forthcoming action plan which will shape decisions over the next decade.
CRC change heavily criticised
Amongst all the planned actions revealed in this week's Spending Review, changes to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme have drawn some of the sharpest reactions across the built environment sector.
CRC non-compliance could be costly
Despite feedback that many organisations found it challenging to meet the September 30 registration deadline for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, the hard work to remain compliant is actually just beginning.
Gartner warns on data centre energy costs
Energy-related costs already account for more than 10% of overall data centre expenditure, and they are also the fastest rising cost.
Arguing the case for action on compliance
There has been no shortage of legislation around the issues of energy and sustainability in recent years. Implementation appears to have been reasonably successful; but it's also clear that there are big gaps in compliance enforcement.
Calls to re-design CRC second phase
The Committee on Climate Change, the independent advisory body, has recommended that the government think again about the Carbon Reduction Commitment energy efficiency scheme before the second phase comes into force.
Streamline regulations, CIBSE says
The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineering has responded to current government consultation by calling for building and energy performance regulations to be streamlined.
Questions over biomass as a green solution
Far from being a low-carbon fuel, biomass is the cause of higher carbon dioxide emissions and lower building efficiency, according to a new paper published this week.
Dalkia set to turn milk green
The energy management specialist has been commissioned to design and install a biomass energy centre at Dairy Crest's Davidstow creamery in Cornwall.
Biomass boilers: not setting the world on fire
At least one new green technology is building a presence in the marketplace much more slowly than had been expected.
All hands on DEC, says BSRIA
The built environment research and consultancy group has launched a campaign backing the roll-out of Display Energy Certificates to all buildings.
CRC deadline: think weeks earlier
The government has been reminding large energy users that the deadline for registration under the Carbon Reduction Commitment is 30 September. But if you have not started the process, it may already be too late, warns PwC.
CRC deadline approaching, businesses warned
New figures published by the Environment Agency show that over 1,200 organisations have already registered for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme.
Contractors should help cut emissions, government says
Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, has called on government departments and contractors to work together to cut carbon emissions in support of the government's plan to be 'the greenest ever'.
Carbon Trust ventures into data centre design
The rise in carbon emissions threatened by the projected exponential growth of data centres could be halved in the UK, thanks to a new approach to design.
Time to take EPCs seriously
Much anticipated at the time, Energy Performance Certificates have failed to live up to their promise as a sustainability tool, partly as a result of lack of enforcement and partly as a result of the distractions of recession.
EU legislation on energy efficient buildings published
The EU has published the new energy efficiency directive for buildings.
New energy bureau for GSH
The hard services specialist has launched an updated Energy Bureau, based at its Stoke-on-Trent head office.
Most companies still don’t understand CRC rules
Research by green IT specialist Externus suggests that more than two-thirds of business professionals still have no idea whether or not their company will be affected by the Carbon Reduction Commitment.
More change coming
It's not just the coalition government's new financial stringency that will shape our world. Legislation and policy in energy and waste are due for more change in coming months, too.
Whitehall puts energy use online
The Home Office and the Department for Energy and Climate Change have become the first two government departments to establish freely available online resource monitors.
CBRE names international utilities partner
Property advisory group CB Richard Ellis has sealed an exclusive partnership with global energy consultancy McKinnon and Clarke.
Energy efficiency high on the corporate agenda
Despite global recession, investment levels in energy efficiency have remained strong right round the world, according to new research from Johnson Controls.
Call to extend DECs to retail property
BCSC, the retail property industry organisation, says that Display Energy Certificates should be required in all retail property.
Data Centre operators warned on growing problems
Market analyst Gartner says that a projected significant increase in server sales over the next two years will lead to an acceleration of data centre power, cooling and space problems.
RFU tackles CRC
The Rugby Football Union has made its first move in response to this month's introduction of the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme with the appointment of specialist advisors.
Finding an opportunity in carbon legislation
The newly introduced Carbon Reduction Commitment tends to get billed as a burden, even a threat, especially to those organisations that may have neglected to fully prepare for it.
CIBSE takes on the cost of non-compliance
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers has launched a new campaign targeting the cost to both businesses and the environment of non-compliance with the Energy Performance in Buildings and F-Gas regulations.
Hotel to capture all that wasted gym energy
Everyone who has ever worked up a sweat on a stationary bicycle must have wondered if all that pedalling couldn't be put to some greater use. Now a Danish hotel is saying yes, it can.
Sheffield acts on energy costs
The University of Sheffield has signed a strategic partnership agreement with energy and building management specialist Schneider Electric, guaranteeing savings.
Companies under-estimate cost of CRC
The newly introduced Carbon Reduction Commitment could add significant cost to the energy bills of big UK organisations, especially if they are poor performers on efficiency and emissions.
Businesses not ready for CRC launch
Nearly half of businesses set to participate in the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme are unclear on how to forecast their CO2 emissions and purchase carbon allowances, potentially exposing them to financial penalties.
Interserve offers CRC guide
With the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme due to swing into force from 1 April, the construction to services group has launched a new guide to help affected organisations understand what it all means.
Focus on energy not carbon, CIBSE says
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers argues that the focus of government policy should be on efficient use of energy and not just on carbon emissions reduction.
Clock ticking down to CRC deadline
Organisations across the UK have less than 20 working days until they need to start complying with the new Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme or face penalties that will hit their bottom line even before carbon trading begins in 2011.
Smaller firms losing out on energy deals
Figures suggest big companies are able to secure far better energy prices than smaller businesses. Firms should shop around for a better deal, says the Forum of Private Business.
Contractors offer CRC guidance
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association and the Electrical Contractors’ Association have teamed up to publish basic guidance on the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme.
Practical guidance on cutting energy use
The Better Buildings Partnership, the London-based alliance of major owners and developers, has launched a toolkit designed to help in measuring and managing carbon pollution from commercial buildings.
Top worries: rising energy prices and higher taxes
Two big issues, plus the general state of the economy, are keeping UK business leaders awake at night as they face 2010.
Skills shortages undermining progress on carbon targets
A new report from the Royal Academy of Engineering argues that serious skill shortages in the built environment disciplines will make it virtually impossible to meet government targets for carbon emissions reduction.
Whitehall to be testbed for energy efficiency ideas
A handful of government departments are to take part in a pilot project that will see Whitehall buildings used to demonstrate new energy efficiency technology.
CBI calls for big push on energy efficiency
The government should redouble its efforts to increase energy efficiency in both workplaces and homes, the CBI is arguing.
Target buildings, says Carbon Trust
For the UK to meet its carbon reduction obligations, commercial, industrial and public buildings need to improve from an average of an E energy rating today to C by 2020 and A by 2050, according to a new report from the independent advisor.
CRC and PFI: who pays the bills?
With the implementation of the Carbon Reduction Commitment looming on the horizon, a new issue has emerged: who is responsible for energy performance in a PFI building?
MITIE relaunches Dalkia CarbonCare
The outsourcing specialist has moved to capitalise on last summer's acquisition of Dalkia's technical expertise by unveiling what it calls the first fully integrated carbon management service for UK organisations.
Plan now for CRC arrival
The Carbon Reduction Commitment, due to arrive in the spring, is set to have a big impact on many organisations yet remains something of a mystery.
Energy management critical to business strategy
CFOs who do not implement a comprehensive energy management strategy and ignore the imperative for more efficient practices risk their long-term survival, according to a new report.
Taking carbon reduction seriously
Reducing carbon emissions has become such a commonly stated objective, it's easy to lose sight of the fact that in practical terms it means cutting your energy consumption.
Landlords are ignoring EPCs
More landlords than estimated are ignoring the requirement to obtain EPCs for properties currently for sale or to let, according to a survey in the southwest of England.
Energy management briefing now live
Most conversations about costs, compliance or sustainable business practice eventually come round to the subject of energy. New advice on this on i-FM today.
CRC becomes a bit more user friendly
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has confirmed the final details of the Carbon Reduction Commitment. Next year's introduction will be less big bang and more smooth transition.
Museums and Marriotts lead carbon clean-up
Three weeks on since the launch of the latest CIBSE 100 Hours of Carbon Clean-up Campaign, national museums and Marriott Hotels are dominating the list of the organisations signed up to reduce the amount of carbon emitted from their buildings.
Finding a solution to the data centre problem
Data centres represent critical assets to their users and operators, but the cost of running them is a growing issue in these days of economic and environmental concern.
HVCA damns 'non-compliance culture'
The UK's ability to meet its long-term environmental targets is already being jeopardising by widespread non-compliance with legislation designed to address the twin challenges of sustainability and carbon reduction.
Cost, not regulation, driving energy efficiency moves
New regulations and the demand for compliance may be government's best answer to the need for change, but for effectiveness there's no comparison with the power of market forces.
Partnership backs energy monitoring
Energy technology specialist Building Sustainability and office design and fit-out specialist Morgan Lovell have sealed a formal partnership agreement backing 'smart' energy management.
Sign of the times: Vinci buys Cegelec
Vinci, one of the biggest building companies in the world, has struck a deal to buy Cegelec, one of the leading energy supply and contracting companies in Europe.
10:10 campaign gets government blessing
Energy Minister Ed Milliband has pledged his support to a celebrity-backed campaign to get individuals and businesses in the UK to cut their energy consumption in the coming year.
Carbon Trust turns focus on smaller companies
The Carbon Trust's new Big Business Refit programme, kicking off in September, will aim to help thousands of small and medium sized businesses drive down their collective costs by millions of pounds.
BIFM updates positions on energy and skills
The British Institute of Facilities Management has issued new position papers on energy and skills, updating the content and making specific recommendations to policy-makers.
Energy challenge opens a door
Better energy management is consistently ranked amongst top corporate priorities, but pursuit of the goal often seems to be held back by the same factors that should be contributing to it.
BSI publishes new energy management standard
The new standard will help organisations establish the systems and processes necessary to improve energy efficiency, save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, says BSI.
CIBSE plans next 100 Hours scheme
The fourth CIBSE carbon clean up campaign is due to kick off on 3 September, giving organisations another chance to sign up and take part in a range of carbon saving activities.
Energy savings at odds with employee comfort
New research from the International Facility Management Association confirms that office temperature is the most common subject of complaints to FMs, and its getting worse as companies try to cut energy consumption.
Data centre problems block Digital Britain goal
Power, policies and security concerns are standing in the way of data centre building programmes to support the government's plans for Digital Britain.
Energy consultant market leaders named
Demand for energy consulting in the UK is growing as energy prices head upwards and the Carbon Reduction Commitment is set to require companies to develop carbon management plans.
Ich bin eine Breeamliner
BREEAM In-Use certificate awarded to British Embassy in Berlin
IT/FM divide means money wasted
Many companies are spending too much on energy and failing to spot cost savings opportunities because their IT and FM managers are not working together effectively, or at all.
US moves towards building energy labels
ASHRAE - the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers - is trialling a building energy labelling system with the goal of rolling it out across the country next year.
Confusion over EPCs must end, property group says
The government must end confusion over Energy Performance Certificates for commercial property sales and lettings if they are to succeed, according to a leading property advisers group.
EC unveils energy conservation website
The European Commission has launched a new website dedicated to sharing information on reducing energy use in buildings. Dubbed BUILD UP, the site's content is to be regularly updated and enhanced by users themselves.
Buildings will need to be 25% greener
Part L of the Building Regulations is set for revision Ð again Ð and John Healey MP, Minister for Housing and Planning, has flagged up the direction of the government's thinking.
Few comply with EPC regulations
A 'mystery shopping' exercise has found that more than 80% of agents acting for commercial buildings for sale or rent are unable to provide the Energy Performance Certificate required by law.
Value of EPCs slammed
The list of people and organisations lining up against Energy Performance Certificates in their current form is growing.
Government launches guide to carbon reduction scheme
April 2010 will see the introduction of the Carbon Reduction Commitment. Aimed at reducing emissions and cutting energy costs, this will affect hotels, banks, schools, local authorities and around 5,000 other large organisations, the government says.
M&S and npower sign biggest renewables contract
Marks & Spencer and npower have signed a six-year deal that adds up to the UK retail sectorÕs biggest renewable energy contract.
Landmark B energy rating for Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament building has put a host of other public sector facilities to shame by achieving a B rating on its Energy Performance Certificate.
Dalkia saves £100K at Co-op
Co-operative Insurance is saving £100,000 this year across 24 buildings thanks to a Total Energy Management contract delivered by Dalkia and property management company NB Real Estate.
Dubai company offers energy monitoring worldwide
Pacific Controls, the building automation specialist, says its newly launched Energy Services Global Command Control Centre can monitor consumption in real-time at any site anywhere in the world.
Energy management white paper offers recommendations
Companies looking to better manage energy efficiency could benefit from an industry 'white paper' published by specialist services provider IMServ.
ManufacturersÕ electricity costs climb 50% in a year
The final quarter of 2008 saw manufacturersÕ electricity costs up by 51% compared Q4 2007, according to research from business advisers BDO Stoy Hayward.
Lights out: EU to pull the plug on incandescent bulbs
EU Member States representatives have endorsed proposals for the progressive phasing out of incandescent light bulbs, starting in 2009 and finishing at the end of 2012.
CIBSE launches new energy guide
A new key guide to energy and carbon emissions has been released by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
DEC guidance published
The Communities Department has published a manual setting out advice and methodologies for assessing the operational performance of buildings, a key factor in producing Display Energy Certificates.
Key to competitiveness is cutting energy costs
UK manufacturing industries risk losing their competitiveness in world markets unless more can be done to counter rising energy costs, according to a new report from the business advisory firm Deloitte.
Post-deadline rush on DECs
The days after the October 1st deadline for Display Energy Certificates have seen a rush of enquiries from building managers seeking to avoid penalties for non-compliance.
EPBD response 'tepid' across Europe
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, parent to the current requirement in the UK for EPCs and DECs, could be 'one of the least successful pieces of European legislation ever introduced', according to business law firm LG.
EPC deadline extended
The government has quietly extended the deadline for Energy Performance Certificates by bringing in 'transitional arrangements'.
Something else to worry about: energy supply
Energy supply in the UK is in 'crisis situation' for both the short-term and the long-term. That could mean major shortages within the next five years.
CIBSE warns on EPC cost inflation
The cost of producing Energy Performance Certificates is being inflated by 'handing agents' acting as middle-men between accredited assessors and potential clients, delegates at a recent CIBSE event have been told.
Time to change the way you think about energy
The latest report form the World Business Council for Sustainable Development declares that the time has come for 'everyone concerned with buildings to change the way they think'.
Retailers could save a third on lighting cost
Retail outlets could save up to 30% of their lighting costs. Simple lighting efficiency initiatives could have 'a dramatic impact' on energy bills, according to the Carbon Trust.
Five steps to understanding energy consumption
That's the offer from a leading provider of building performance analysis tools following the launch of a free online system that promises to determine the energy use and carbon emissions for any building, in any part of the world.
CIBSE offers advice on EPCs and DECs
CIBSE is offering to provide organisations with advice on implementing EPCs and DECs in return for a commitment that 100 staff hours will be dedicated to energy reducing activities.
Businesses not getting a fair deal from energy firms
Energy suppliers are failing to provide businesses with the same fair and transparent service that domestic energy users are entitled to, according to the British Chambers of Commerce.
Carillion seals energy award for Royal Courts
Carillion's Planned Maintenance division has received the Energy Efficiency accreditation from the Carbon Trust for its Royal Courts of Justice contract.
Carbon Trust outlines best practice in refurbishment
Energy adviser The Carbon Trust has published new guidance specifically for refurbishment projects.
Demand for energy assessors rockets
The October deadline has seen the demand for Low Carbon Energy Assessors (LCEA) increase significantly according to the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.
EPC results reveal 'reasonable' performance
Initial results following the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates for large commercial buildings show that most are scoring 'C' - not bad, but could be better.
Poorly performing buildings could be taxed
Extra tax is set to be levied on the most polluting cars. The same sanction might be applied to buildings that fall short on their energy performance certificates.
Carbon Trust warns on 'green' electricity tariffs
Buying 'green energy' may sound like the right thing to do - but you may not be getting what you think you are paying for.
Industry anger at smart meter u-turn
A government decision to cut back on the use of smart metering by companies has been condemned by energy industry players and commentators.
Where does the buck stop on energy? The CEO
With oil prices soaring and sustainability on shareholders' minds, a surprising number of Fortune 1000 CEOs are finding themselves carrying ultimate responsibility for energy management.
Opus unveils new energy purchasing system
A new online energy purchasing system from electricity supplier Opus Energy offers end users greater control over their energy portfolios.
Industry calls for more promotion of energy certification
The government must spend more money on promoting the legislation supporting energy certification if the scheme is to be a success, warned industry representatives at a recent CIBSE event.
Utility costs up, energy consumption down
New research from the International Facility Management Association confirms that energy consumption for businesses is declining while energy costs are rising.
AMEC's Brikho to chair energy board
The chief executive of AMEC, Samir Brikho, is to chair a new UK energy strategy board.
Over half UK universities commit to energy cuts
The Carbon Trust has recruited another 18 universities into its Higher Education Carbon Management programme. That will add up to a collective reduction of 72,000 tonnes of carbon and energy cost savings of £8.1m.
Free green advice for charities
The Carbon Trust has published a guide to reducing carbon emissions and cutting energy use specifically for the UK's 190,000 registered charities.
JLL warns on EPC chaos in Scotland
Scotland faces a chaotic introduction of Energy Performance Certificates unless action is taken quickly, according to property consultants Jones Lang LaSalle.
BRE takes responsibility for Scottish EPCs
BRE Scotland is to be in charge of issuing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for existing buildings north of the border.
EPC events underway
The Energy Performance Certificate roadshows, organised by Asset Skills, are making their way round the country, timed to coincide with the initial introduction of the regulations.
Government kicks off EPC campaign
Communities Minister Iain Wright has called on landlords and tenants, employers and employees to work together with the Government to reduce energy consumption and cut carbon emissions.
Cutting green ICT initiatives is false economy
That's according to international research firm Gartner, who argue that organisations tempted to cut back on green initiatives as part of wider cost-cutting efforts may find themselves out of pocket in the near to mid-term.
Last one out turn off the lights
New research has found that over a fifth of British businesses are planning no energy saving measures over the long Easter Bank Holiday, with even the most basic measures such as turning off lights being ignored by some companies.
Staff want to know what you're doing to cut energy consumption
Only about a fifth of employees believe their organisation is doing enough to cut its carbon emissions. Seventy percent want to know how they can help.
CIBSE to accredit energy assessors
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers reports it can now accredit energy assessors.
Costs affecting data centre location
Research by Accenture shows that power supply issues, and increasing lease costs, are forcing companies to look outside the M25 for new data centres.
CBI latest with EPC guide
Wednesday sees the launch of a new guide for businesses on the Energy Performance Certificates being introduced from April.
Environment trails economy in list of concerns
Many organisations would cut back on green initiatives if their resources came under pressure due to a downturn in the economy.
More pressure to cut energy use
Active energy management is still not top of the list in most boardrooms. But new government polices could change all that.
London plan targets 20% carbon cuts
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has unveiled the latest version of the London Plan. It incorporates 'challenging' new targets to combat climate change.
Government testing EPC progress
The BIFM is working with the Department for Communities and Local Government to survey the facilities management profession on the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Ready for roll-out of energy ratings?
Asset Skills is planning a series of events to help building professionals ahead of the planned roll-out of new requirements for properties to be graded on their green credentials.
HVCA challenges government on enforcement
John Miller, President of the Heating and Ventilating Contractor's Association, argues that the government is undoing all its hard work on energy regulations by ignoring the need for enforcement.
Staff greener at home than workplace
Over a third of UK workers are more likely to waste energy in the workplace than at home, according to research. Male staff are greater offenders than female.
Government offers new EPC guidance
A new publication from the Communities Department provides good practice guidance on the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates for non-residential buildings.
BCSC offers EPC guidance for retail property
Retail property organisation BCSC has published a new guide to Energy Performance Certificates explaining the regulations and the certification process as it applies to retail buildings.
HVCA to certify energy assessors
An offshoot of the Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association has won government approval to accredit inspectors who will carry out checks under new energy performance regulations.
Scotland gears up for EPCs
The Energy Institute has signed a protocol with the Scottish Buildings Standards Agency to recognise suitably qualified members from the EI's Register of Energy Consultants to be accredited to issue Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in Scotland.
Ofgem plans green energy ratings
Energy regulator Ofgem wants to make it easier to choose between 'green' energy deals by encouraging suppliers to be explicit about they are actually offering.
Action needed on EPCs, property group warns
Government delay in introducing Energy Performance Certificates still leaves building occupiers facing a tight timetable, the British Property Federation has warned.
Carbon Trust offers free lighting guide
The Carbon Trust has launched a new guide intended to help organisations get to grips with their lighting to reduce energy use and cut carbon dioxide emissions.
Timing on EPCs clarified
The Government has published a revised timetable for the implementation of Energy Performance Certificates for non-residential buildings.
BT plans wind farm
When you are big enough, you can build your own. BT says it is to develop the UK's biggest corporate wind power project outside of the energy sector.
Chuck out the old and reap benefits of the new, SMEs told
Small and medium enterprises lack the time and expertise to measure and reduce their carbon emissions. As a result, they are missing out on the cost benefits of new energy saving systems and equipment, according to research from the Carbon Trust.
Ready for Energy Performance Certificates?
Energy Performance Certificates, a mandatory requirement under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, are fast approaching - but significant questions remain about the market's readiness for them.
Billions could be saved on data centre energy
A US investigation has concluded that up to $4bn (£2bn) could be saved in annual electricity costs for data centres through more energy efficient equipment and operations together with the implementation of best management practices.
Smart meters could hold answer to carbon nightmare
Smart meters in every business will play a key part in reducing the carbon footprint and cutting energy bills, said Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks today as he launched a government consultation exercise on metering and billing.
Workplace innovations get development funding
New ideas in combined heat and power, ventilation and lighting have won technology development funds from The Carbon Trust in recognition of their potential as carbon reduction innovations.
BOMA unveils 7-point energy challenge
The Building Owners and Managers Association International has launched a 7-point challenge for the commercial real estate industry, aiming to reduce use of natural resources, non-renewable energy sources and waste production.
International backing for green procurement
European Union departments and organisations are set to adopt Energy Star criteria in all future buying decisions, following a decision earlier this month by MEPs.
Lights Out London: tonight's the night
Large parts of London will go dark tonight (Thursday 21 June) as organisations and individuals switch off all non-essential lights between 9 and 10pm.
Advanced metering key to cutting carbon
Research published today by the Carbon Trust identifies the use of advanced metering as a potentially major strategy for reducing carbon emissions and delivering a financial benefit to the UK economy.
Top 10 ways to save energy
BOMA International - the Building Owners and Managers Association - has compiled a list of the ten best no or low-cost strategies to reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings.
Tenants to get new help with energy issues
The Carbon Trust has awarded £140,000 to the British Property Federation to produce a new solution to measuring, benchmarking and reducing tenants' energy use in commercial property.
Carbon management expert blasts offsetting
A national expert in carbon management has spoken out dismissing carbon offsetting is a 'smokescreen'.
Leave the job to the professionals, CIBSE says
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers has told Defra it should leave responsibility for reducing carbon emissions with the professionals who can do the job.
Stick to the green resolution, energy provider urges
Energy company npower business is calling on organisations to stick to at least one New Year resolution - to take steps to reduce carbon emissions.
US and EU extend energy rating system
The United States and the countries of the European Community have renewed their agreement on the Energy Star label efficiency rating system for office equipment products.
EMCOR and BAT in energy award
British American Tobacco, in partnership with EMCOR Facilities Services, has secured national recognition for achievements in energy efficiency.
Millions to be wasted on energy in closed offices
More than £8.6m will be wasted on unnecessary energy consumption over the holiday period as many organisations fail to close down as completely as they could.
Ten NHS Trusts commit to £7m energy savings
Ten NHS Trusts across England, Wales and Scotland are set to cut their annual carbon footprint by 15% by joining phase one of the Carbon Trust's new NHS Carbon Management programme.
Carbon Trust turns focus to schools
The Carbon Trust has launched a new campaign for schools and further education colleges in England - with a potential saving of £20m on their collective energy bill each year.
London renewable energy targets doubled
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has set out plans to double the carbon emissions reductions that new developments must achieve.
Carbon Trust to tap public sector renewable potential
The Carbon Trust has launched a commercial initiative to move the UK closer to a low-carbon economy, unveilling plans to develop onsite renewable energy projects with local authorities, health trusts and other public sector bodies.
Companies warned on IT energy crisis
Organisations need to wake up to the issues of spiralling energy consumption and develop greener approaches to technology. ICT may help to reduce the impact of some environmental problems, but its own harmful effects are drawing increasing attention.
Manufacturers warned on energy cost
Manufacturers' organisation EEF is warning against complacency about the impact of high energy costs.
New CIBSE guide on renewable and low carbon technologies
CIBSE has published a new technical memorandum on renewable and low carbon energy technologies that can be integrated into buildings or developments.
Carbon consultants register set for launch
A register of low carbon consultants is to get its official launch this week with over 100 professionals passing the entrance examination.
ECA practices what it preaches
The Electrical Contractors' Association has implemented a series of energy-saving initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint at its head offices in London.
Co-op shifts to green energy
The Co-operative Group has staked a claim as the first major retailer in the UK to switch all its outlets to green electricity.
Industry bodies respond to Energy Review
Key industry bodies in the facilities sector are unhappy with the outcome of the recently published government Energy Review and have not been shy about saying so.
Energy Institute launches management guide
The energy industry's professional body, the Energy Institute, has team up with publisher Croner to launch 'Energy Management', an independent practical guide to help organisations manage resources effectively.
Energy saving advice for industrial sites
The US-based Alliance to Save Energy has published a report offering 'world-class' strategies for conducting effective energy assessments in manufacturing facilities.
Local authorities set to save millions on energy
The Carbon Trust says 35 UK local authorities are set to save over £8m a year on their collective energy bill by joining the latest round of it's innovativecarbon management programme.
BRE partners for new energy centre in Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde and the BRE Trust have established a new Centre of Excellence in Energy Utilisation.
Carbon Trust awards £700K for energy efficiency projects
The Carbon Trust has announced the award grants of up to £150,000 to twelve industry organisations who will lead initiatives that encourage their sectors to cut carbon emissions.
UK companies wasting energy through inefficient IT kit
The UK's 200 largest publicly listed companies are wasting in excess of £61m annually by using power-hungry desktop computers, according to a new study.
Lack of cost understanding leads to energy waste
Research from business services provider LogicaCMG reveals that most British adults have little understanding of the amount they spend on electricity or gas at home - ignorance likely to be brought into the workplace, with equally expensive results.
Universities team up to save on energy
Sixteen universities from across England and Wales are set to save over £3m per year on their collective energy bill by joining the latest phase of the Carbon Trust's Higher Education Carbon Management programme.
CIC calls for 'hierarchy' approach to sustainability
The Construction Industry Council, the forum whose membership covers the spectrum from architects to FMs, has called on the government to pursue a managed approach to energy in order to deliver benefits as soon as possible.
Energy industry braced for 'revolutionary' change
The utilities industry is facing its biggest challenge in modern times according to the eighth annual PricewaterhouseCoopers sector report. Company leaders says the changes the industry will have to undergo will be little short of revolutionary.
New energy performance report: special offer for i-FM readers
Energy Performance of Buildings 2006 is a special report from Workplace Law Group, due out in May. i-FM licence holders can order the report now and get essential guidance on new requirements for energy efficient buildings - at 15% off the list price.
British business paying too much for energy
British businesses have failed to adapt their energy buying processes to increasingly volatile oil, gas and power markets - and as a result overspent on energy by more than £3bn last year, up from £1bn in 2004.
Clear Skies galvanise renewable energy market
An initiative called 'Clear Skies' has boosted demand for renewable energy products and technology, according to the DTI.
IoD calls on government to act on energy prices
Escalating energy costs are a serious concern for UK business, the Institute of Directors warns. The IoD says that many manufacturers and smaller enterprises have little ability to pass on price rises and further increase could put businesses at risk.
Buying Force signs huge energy deal
Specialist procurement agency Buying Force has signed a £75m energy supply contract with Scottish and Southern Energy.
Utilities specialist warns on hidden energy costs
Energy consultancy McKinnon & Clarke has leant its support to a call for improved transparency relating to the commissions that energy brokers receive from suppliers.
Johnson Controls lands US President for energy conference
The need for better energy efficiency throughout business and the public sector, and the urgency of developing alternative energy sources, were features of a speech by US President George W Bush last month at the Energy Efficiency Forum in Washington.
Elyo lands £199m French energy deal
French energy services company Elyo, part of Suez Group, has signed a €300m (£199m) contract with International Paper to provide its Saillat-sur-Vienne site with a renewable energy platform.
GSH powers up energy bureau
FM provider GSH has launched a new energy bureau designed to assist clients in maximising conservation and improving sustainability. The in-house centre of excellence is an expansion of the company's energyplus contract energy management service.
Union warns of Scottish energy shortage
Scotland will face 1970's style power cuts within the next 12 months unless steps are taken to secure an internal power supply, says Amicus.
FMs could face electric shock
Energy analysts at McKinnon & Clarke are warning facilities managers not to underestimate the impact that rising electricity costs could have on their running costs, following recent announcements by Ofgem.
BRE warns on IT heat gains
Maintaining air temperature at suitable levels in server rooms can present serious difficulties for building managers and service engineers, according to BRE. The problem is the ever-increasing heat load generated by IT equipment.
BSRIA puts money where mouth is
BSRIA has installed a mini combined heat & power system in its building to demonstrate its support for the development of renewable energy strategies.
Energy savings take off at Luton
London Luton Airport has made substantial savings on its electricity and gas bills after commissioning an analysis and implementing the recommendations.
GSH offers to calculate your energy savings on the web
FM and energy services provider GSH has launched a new website, which, in addition to the usual corporate information, includes an energy calculator to identify potential financial and carbon savings.
Amec alliance will deliver green power plants
Amec has entered into a 5-year alliance with Bristol-based Compact Power Limited to deliver a series of environmentally-friendly power plants that will generate electricity from waste and biomass, helping the UK to comply with the EU Landfill Directive.
Energy alternatives: time for action now
Resource `04, the low carbon technology showcase, might be dismissed by anyone outside the renewable energy industry as a collection of voices crying in the wilderness. Maybe, but it won't be long before those voices rise as a force that can't be ignored
Energy efficiency: ‘One size does not fit all'
According to a recent survey, many of the UK's largest organisations are guilty of a 'what's good enough for one is good enough for another' approach to energy use in commercial buildings. Not good enough, say campaigners.
GSH enters contract energy market
George S Hall (GSH) has formally announced its entry into the contract energy market with the launch of energyplus, a stand-alone service which guarantees consumption savings of 5%. The firm hopes to double its turnover in this area.
Businesses count cost of US blackout
The official report into the largest blackout in North American history has laid the blame on a series of human and computer failures that led to an escalating collapse of distribution networks.
UK business underestimates energy waste
British companies underestimate the amount of energy they waste and ignore simple steps that could reduce their costs, new research says.
'Failure to react' caused US blackout
A preliminary report blames 'specific lapses' and a 'failure to react' for the massive loss of power across large parts of the US and Canada last summer.
London blackout: PFI to blame?
Some union officials are pointing the finger of blame for Thursday's mini-blackout at a PFI deal struck last year.
We were prepared, say blackout FMs
According to a survey conducted by the International Facility Management Association, most FMs caught up in the power failure that struck the US and Canada coped well.
Help with public sector energy procurement
Two seminars are planned for the autumn, aimed specifically at public sector organisations seeking to get the best deal in purchasing energy.
Blackout tests US business continuity plans
In America, a top-level investigation has been launched into what caused yesterday's power failure - the biggest in US history - and why the disruption spread so rapidly and across such a wide region.
90m a year wasted by not turning off computers
According to recent figures UK businesses blew nearly £90 million in excess electricity bills last year. The reason was the simple failure to switch PCs off at the end of the day.
Carillion M&E contractor wins low carbon project
Carillion M&E contractor, Crown House has won a £3.7 million turnkey contract to implement a low carbon District Energy scheme serving the King's Buildings campus at the University of Edinburgh.
BAA targets energy efficiency
Air travel may be the most polluting form of transport but the operator of Britain's major airports is at least trying to reduce its impact on the environment.
Government energy efficiency campaign
Following the Government's Energy White Paper, a major awareness campaign linking energy efficiency to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions was launched at the weekend.
New energy guide targets HE sector
The government-funded Action Energy programme has published new guidance designed to help universities and other higher education establishments cut consumption and costs.
EU energy directive needs urgent action say advisors
An advisory group set up to plan implementation of a new EU directive on the energy performance of buildings says owners and operators must start preparing now.
Scene is set for more energy regulations
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, recently adopted by the EU Council of Ministers, comes with a three-year leadtime before the provisions begin to bite.
Welsh Health Estates partners for energy savings
The Government-backed Carbon Trust has partnered with Welsh Health Estates to explore ways in which Welsh NHS Trusts can meet energy consumption targets.
US Energy Department announces guidelines for lowering school utility bills
The Energy Department has released six books that complete Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools, a series of publications that will help school districts save millions of dollars on utility bills by designing energy-efficient schools.
Conference to review EU Energy Directive
BRE and the Institute of Energy will hold a major conference on October 29 to discuss the implications of the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings directive for the UK construction industry.
Sainsbury's signs energy management contract with RWE
Sainsbury's has outsourced its energy management to RWE Solutions under a four and a half year deal. RWE's trading arm will provide gas and electricity to all Sainsbury's sites in the UK including offices, depots and 458 stores.
Government backs energy saving initiative
A Government-backed initiative, Action Energy, has been launched to help businesses cut their energy costs. Introduced by the Carbon Trust, it aims to provide free and impartial advice to organisations of all sizes.
GLA backs hydrogen as fuel of the future
Energy businesses, automotive companies and research experts have joined the Greater London Authority in a bid to make London a world leader in the use of hydrogen.
BRE wins government energy efficiency contract
BRE is to provide technical know-how for all the buildings-related aspects of the government's rejuvenated Energy Efficiency Best Practice programme.
University of Bath cuts lighting bills with energy saving lamps
A combination of energy-saving lamps and the latest generation electronic control gear has reduced power consumption by 80% at University of Bath student accommodation.
New efficient lighting for Honeywell
Honeywell has replaced more than 2,500 units in its Motherwell plant as part of a major energy efficiency programme.
Amec wins £420m US military contract
Amec unit Ogden Environmental and Energy Services has won a 10-year contract with the US military worth £420m ($598m).
Energy performance of buildings directive proposed
A new directive was proposed by the European Commission in May this year regarding the energy performance of new and existing buildings, and is now passing rapidly through the EU's legislative process.
JC creates energy management unit
Johnson Controls has formed a new business unit in the US dedicated to energy issues, called Energy and Power Management Services.
Green Energy' for Global Switch
Global Switch is the first co-location company to offer electricity from a renewable source, giving exemption from the climate change levy.
Enron wins Sainsbury's contract
Sainsbury's Supermarkets has signed a seven-and-a-half-year contract to outsource its energy management to Enron Energy Services.
Hi-tech success for Dalkia
Dalkia Energy and Technical Services has secured work with information technology companies ICL and Sun Microsystems
Save energy through boiler control
BRE has introduced a new technology to control boiler operations which it claims will save energy.
Barclays outsources energy management to JCI
Barclays has appointed Johnson Controls (JCI) to manage the delivery of its utilities management services on-line.
DTI launches building energy research
A new industry partnership to promote the take up of green energies in office buildings has been announced by Trade and Industry Secretary Stephen Byers as part of an £18m research programme.
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Smart controls: transforming building energy performance
New non-disruptive technologies are delivering real benefits.
Case study: Castleview Low Carbon Transport Hub
Delivering sustainable transport infrastructure for a net zero future – OCS reports.
How to optimise a building in the data age
Building optimisation is fast becoming a buzzword in the facilities management sector, but what does it actually involve?
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Where environment meets impact
Jack Goodson examines how energy strategy delivers ROI for facilities management teams.
Thermal imaging: a key role in building maintenance
Lisa Cairns explores thermal imaging’s role in identifying maintenance issues, reducing costs and improving building performance.
Major new energy centre delivered
Key energy centre and district heating network project completed by FES FM and Support Services.
Technology: 3 game-changers for FMs
Three innovations dominate the built environment landscape and require attention from all facilities managers.
Sunderland tackles sustainability
Sunderland A.F.C. is a case study in using facilities analytics to meet sustainability targets.
Net zero: more action needed now
The government’s latest Net Zero Review warned that delaying decarbonisation is a risk to UK jobs, infrastructure and investment.
Coping with summer heat
According to the Meteorological Office, 2022 is predicted to be one of the hottest years ever recorded.
FM holds the key to net zero carbon
There are about 30 million buildings in the UK which, in total, are responsible for around 30% of our national emissions, giving buildings an integral role in the UK’s decarbonisation challenge.
Going green: from old to bold
Reports that we might miss out on net zero carbon targets as a country have served as an alert for all industries to do better, including the commercial property industry.
Keep your energy bill in check
How to protect your business from unexpected energy price changes is going to be a serious issue in 2022. Pradyumna Pandit offers insights and advice.
Staying on top of sustainability this Christmas
It’s easy to forget our sustainability practices when winding down for the end of the year, but the festive period doesn’t need to have a big impact on the planet.
Achieving net zero in a post-lockdown environment
Last summer, as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown, carbon emissions fell by over 10% compared to 2019, as offices, shops and leisure centres were forced to close.
Realising sustainability ambitions
The commercial property market will have a key role to play in helping the UK achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But how do we start moving towards such a seemingly daunting goal?
Is there a future for hydrogen?
As we decide how we are going to fuel sustainable communities in the future, the fact is there is no single outright winner amongst the options.
Demand side response: what’s not to like?
I have worked in the energy sector for over 15 years. In all that time, I cannot recall when climate change, sustainability and energy were such hot topics of discussion.
Smart meters smarter with AI
Bjoern Reinke outlines how businesses can use new technologies to become safer, greener and more competitive.
Is your business fleet doing enough to reach zero carbon?
The vehicles on our roads have a major role to play in achieving the government’s zero carbon targets. Emissions from vehicles are significant contributors to air pollution and climate change. The experts at ENGIE explain.
ESOS Phase 2: are you ready?
The compliance period for Phase 2 of the Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme is currently underway, with less than nine months until the deadline. Stuart Denton-Brown discusses how businesses can act now to make the process smoother.
Smart start for smart buildings
The benefits of smart buildings are well recognised but organisations in the public and private sectors are under pressure to focus their capital on other investments. Gary Thompson outlines a solution.
Three ways to make a building energy efficient
In the world of facilities management, energy efficiency is a theme that is growing ever more important. With an anticipated surge in energy bills, clients are now expecting FM professionals to provide solutions to their energy management problems.
Intelligent management: the key to a sustainable future?
Cities could be humanity's biggest challenge or our best opportunity; regardless, we are experiencing rapid expansion of urban populations. And the buildings that exist within these areas are guzzling up the world's finite resources.
Smart data, efficient schools, improved performance
George Adams and Liam Rock explore some of the complexity of applying big data principles in an education setting, a challenge that promises significant benefits.
New energy standards: are you ready?
From April 2018, a new legal standard for minimum energy efficiency will apply to rented commercial buildings. Carl Ghinn explains the benefits and risks involved for facilities managers.
A brief history of Carillion
Recently, Carillion reported pre-tax losses of £1.153m for the first half of 2017. It is the latest chapter in the sometimes tumultuous history of one of the FM market's most active businesses.
Sustainable strategies
Amanda Williams reports on energy management initiatives introduced on the Defence National Training Estate.
Unlocking energy bill savings
Energy efficiency doesn't need to cost the earth. With some savvy planning, a few easy wins can help initiate a cascade of money-saving projects. Brendon Airey explains.
Increasing heat, not greenhouse gases
Time is running out for landlords of both commercial and private premises: the Energy Efficiency Regulations 2015 require that from 1 April 2018 privately-let commercial and domestic properties meet a minimum energy efficiency standard.
Making energy efficiency work
Energy consumption is increasingly being understood but efficiency is the poor relation, often with only simple measures being deployed. Sunil Shah makes the case for a change of focus.
The energy pay-off
How can local authorities use energy performance efficiency improvements to create savings at a time of public sector austerity? Bouygues Energies & Services' Michael Still and Miles Messenger discuss the initiatives that can make this happen.
ESOS and what to do about it
If this is the first time that you have heard of ESOS, the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme, and you are a large enterprise then you might be in for a shock. Andrew Sparrow explains.
Keeping Pace with Energy Management
2015 has already proved to be a significant year for anyone operating in the energy sector.
Not All EPCs are the Same
Marcus Brodin explains why an energy performance contract from an experienced solutions provider can offer a number of advantages over traditional procurement models.
How to Avoid Stranded Investments in Intelligent Buildings
Mike Welch explains why it makes commercial sense to adopt a more flexible, open approach to the control and management of lighting systems today.
Environmentally Fit
David Lloyd Leisure has a commitment to reduce its CO2 output in 2014 by 20% from its 2010 baseline. Lighting is a key target.
It's Not Just About Energy
Geoff Prudence shares some insights into opportunities for effective building services engineering as part of the FM offering in the coming years.
Seasonal Opportunities
New European efficiency legislation for air conditioning systems coming into force next year may present opportunities for facilities managers.
Energy Management 101
Mark Hobbins offers a quick guide to developing your strategy to improve efficiency and cut costs.
Lighting the Future
How many facilities managers know that lighting is the second biggest consumer of energy in any building?
Lessons from Higher Education
Research into carbon reduction needs and strategies at UK universities has produced insights that apply to all large organisations.
Saving School Infrastructure
Britain's schools, much like the economy in general, are currently in a tough financial position.
Trendsetter: Morrisons goes LED
When Morrisons decided to pilot a low carbon superstore, one of the biggest challenges facing the flagship project was breaking with tradition, including a pioneering a new approach to lighting.
Taking a Lead on Energy
A more responsible and strategic approach towards energy efficiency in the workplace is increasingly becoming essential for forward-thinking organisations.
Energy Efficient Building Services
Sustainability is a word that you can’t miss these days. Whether it's the full agenda or just energy issues, many companies are doing good work in this area.
Giving Buildings a New Life
Refurbishing existing buildings might not sound exciting, but it sits right at the top of the political agenda.
Reducing the CRC Impact
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (now officially 'formerly known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment') has certainly changed with the times.
FM's Role in Reducing Emissions
Facilities managers are in the driving seat when it comes to achieving substantial reductions in carbon emissions.
Emerging Issues in Energy
Over the past 10 years, energy has garnered more attention and awareness in both the media and political arena. Sarah Beacock highlights some current trends and where they are headed.
EPCs Set to Bite
With continued emphasis at UK and EU levels on going green, it won't be long before commercial Energy Performance Certificates are given some teeth.
Make the CRC Work For You
Can you make the latest carbon reduction obligation work in support of your CSR policies and your profitability? Yes, you can.
CRC: Friend or Foe?
The Carbon Reduction Commitment is looming on the horizon. Implementation will be complex, and there's mixed news on preparation at many that will be affected.
Action Time for Carbon Reduction
Reducing carbon emissions is moving up the agenda. This can mean significant operational savings, too.
Data Centre Cost Control
New initiatives target rising power consumption in critical facilities. Mike West explains.
Data Centres and the Green Challenge
Green IT has to be an initiative that results in positive bottom line impact, or it is doomed to failure. Owen Cole argues the case.
Sustainability in the Workplace
Christine Taylor summarises the findings of new research into how organisations are responding to the need to cut energy use and become more environmentally responsible.
New Energy Regulations: What Next?
Samantha McDonough writes: EPCs and DECs are just the start. Expect further moves from the EU - and our own government - to tighten the focus on energy performance in buildings.
What Should You do about Renewables?
Sunil Shah writes: The European Union has set a 20% renewable energy target across all member states by 2020, with the UK needing to provide 15% against a current level of 1.3% supply for overall energy consumption. How are we to reach that target?
EPBD Impact
Stuart Bowman writes: The requirements of the EPBD and Part L will continue to get tougher, but developing ways in which to improve energy efficiency beyond good practice and towards best practice now will make facing new challenges easier in the future.
Planning for Renewables
Frank Booty writes: Incorporating renewable energy sources into new buildings is not only beneficial in attempting to reduce carbon emissions but is also becoming a planning and building regulations requirement.
Making The Case
With gas and electricity prices rising and water in short supply, why are public and private sector occupiers not embracing the advantages of energy efficient strategies for their buildings? PFM joins in the debate.
Practical Approaches to Saving Energy and Money
Mike Sewell puts the case for bringing in the experts when it comes to sourcing utilities at least cost and cutting energy consumption at the same time.
A springboard not a hurdle
A new European directive on energy performance comes into force in three years time. Adrian Leaman, a member of the audit and certification project team, says that by making building performance visible it could start to make a difference
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ESOS Phase 3 - and what it means for Phase 4
Lessons can be learned from Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme as organisations prepare for Phase 4.
Energy: back to basics
The best defence against rising costs is getting the fundamentals right and adopting a risk management frame of mind.
The imperative of energy efficiency in commercial buildings
COP28 highlighted the importance of ensuring that the built environment is aligned with net zero obligations.
Navigating the transition to renewable energy
The transition to renewable energy is fundamental to the UK’s net zero 2050 commitment, writes Richard Henderson.
MEES deadline – will you sink or swim?
The UK’s new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard comes into play in just over six months. Property owners and occupiers need to be aware.
Is a net zero financial centre realistic?
A few months ago, the ex-chancellor promised to make Britain the ‘world’s first net zero-aligned financial centre’.
Energy management: making it work
Energy is on every FM's agenda. But actually achieving the goals of efficiency and cost reduction almost certainly requires some fresh thinking. Paul Lynch explains what's needed.
Energy efficient partnerships
A recent survey conducted by the BIFM and the National Energy Foundation shows that facilities managers must improve their approach to energy efficiency. But it is not their responsibility alone, argues Phil Shepley.
The economic benefits of energy efficiency
The need to save on energy costs, ensure compliance with legislation and satisfy stakeholder's expectations is a growing concern for business and for FM.
Making data centres work
Data centre facilities management has traditionally been about planned servicing and maintenance, but that is now changing.
Rising to the Energy Challenge
If you are confused in any way about the issues surrounding the management of energy in buildings, you are not alone.
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