April event in Berlin to discuss EV charging infrastructure conundrum
Franco Gonzalez, Principal Analyst at IDTechEx discusses some of the themes to be dealt with at the firm's forthcoming event …
Energy Saving & Storage
Veolia launches new range of energy efficiency services to reduce costs and cut carbon
Resource management company Veolia has launched (26 March) a new range of energy efficiency and monitoring services which are designed to help organisations …
Energy efficiency in shipping: New video outlines work of UN agency
All industries are looking to becoming cleaner, greener and more energy efficient – and shipping is no exception. Improved energy efficiency means less fuel …
HS2 awarded first BREEAM Infrastructure certificate
HS2 has become the UK’s first infrastructure project to be awarded a BREEAM Infrastructure (pilot) Scheme Certificate for its sustainability strategy on …
“Cleaner construction practices are vital to tackle toxic air,” urges former Deputy Mayor of London at construction show
Former Deputy Mayor of London for Environment Matthew Pencharz has spoken at the 2018 Executive Hire Show (EHS) (Coventry, 7-8 February) about the need for …
Solar power expansion and energy efficiency drive announced by Transport for London
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a £4.5 million programme of refurbishment in buildings and bus stations …
New guidance improves help for achieving joint BREEAM and WELL certification
BRE and the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™) have released (on 22 January) a new, improved briefing paper that outlines how projects may …
Advanced engineering provides compact waste heat recovery for the marine sector
The development of a new waste heat recovery system could not only deliver fuel savings of up to 8% for ship owners and operators but also transform …
Chimneys: A hidden source of energy savings?
Although chimneys are a major source of heat loss in properties, they are largely overlooked by the insulation industry. Lancaster University has recently …
Seven steps towards ESOS phase 2 accreditation
The deadline for ESOS Phase 2 compliance is 5th December 2019 …
Observers respond to UK Government “Clean Growth Strategy” announcement
The UK Government has set out a new strategy that appears to outline how it will tackle climate change while driving economic growth. Announced on 12 October, …
£1 million circular economy fund released for energy sector innovators in Scotland
Energy businesses with innovative ideas to help future-proof the industry are being urged to access up to a million pounds of funding and support to unlock new …
STA launches ‘storage commitments’ for domestic providers
Industry urged to strive for quality to build consumer confidence The STA launched new guidelines for the domestic storage industry capturing current best …
Councils in Scotland to receive £4.4 million to improve energy efficiency
Local authorities in Scotland will share £4.4 million of funding allotted for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, to tackle fuel poverty and cut …
Using Data Loggers to Identify and Evaluate Energy Saving Measures
Data loggers can be a useful tool in providing information to help identify opportunities for energy savings, and for evaluating the performance of any …
Trade group secures tax win for solar and batteries for householders
HMRC confirm 5% VAT for batteries when sold with a new solar system On 3 August the Solar Trade Association (STA) was celebrating securing a 5% rate of VAT on …
A fair wind for rural residents as island community looks forward to 24/7 electricity provision
It may be better known for woolly sweaters than renewable energy, but the most remote inhabited island in the UK is to finally receive round-the-clock …
Innovative energy management system delivered for solar + storage project
QOS Energy, a renewable O&M analytics software provider, has completed the delivery of an Energy Management System for SunHydrO, a combined renewable …
Support for portable solar + storage research via KTP with storage firm
Voltage optimisation and energy storage firm Powerstar is currently involved in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam …
Battery aggregator secures funds to advance grid-balancing plans
Home battery firm Moixa has secured £2.5 million in new investment to help realise its goal of creating a virtual power plant aggregating the capacity of …
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