UK government commits to reach net zero carbon emissions target by 2050

The UK government has decided to enshrine in law its commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a recent news report has been able to suggest. The change would make the UK the first major global economy to set a net zero emissions target in law, a move the government hopes would secure […]

The market for “smart” spaces set for significant growth until 2024, report finds

The Smart Space Market size is expected to grow from USD 8.5 billion in 2019 to USD 19.9 billion by 2024, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.5% during the forecast period, a recent market research reports from MarketsandMarkets has been able to suggest. According to the new paper, called “Smart Space Market […]

Building management systems can help to further reduce energy consumption in warehouses

Building management systems (BMS) can help further drive down energy consumption in warehouses, industry experts argue. This is becoming increasingly important as warehousing is a growing industry, where automatization and smart optimization are becoming the norm. The most modern, smart warehouses have numerous automated systems working together to accomplish common goals and needs. They are […]

Government should set a 2050 net-zero emissions target, CCC report advises

The UK government should set a 2050 net-zero emissions target to remain in line with the Paris Agreement, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has recently revealed. However, in order to achieve this, the supply of low carbon electricity will need to quadruple by 2050, more efficient buildings and low-carbon heating systems need to be […]

UK Green Building Council to launch new framework for transitioning to net zero carbon buildings

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has recently unveiled a new framework definition to enable the transition of new and existing buildings to becoming net zero carbon by 2050 has been unveiled. The report follows six months of industry engagement, involving 180 experts and stakeholders from across the UK’s built environment value chain, sets out […]

Real-time building energy monitoring – a top trend in modern smart buildings

Monitoring a building’s energy consumption in real time represents atop trend in modern smart buildings, experts have argued. The technology that enables intelligent, well-informed buildings is more prevalent than ever before thanks to its increased reliability and usefulness; smart building technology is also more cost-effective than it has been in the past. Whereas it used […]

Multiple smart energy demonstrator projects launched across the UK

Four projects aimed at demonstrating that smart energy systems represent a viable option that can be successfully launched across the UK have officially announced by Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry, a recent news report has been able to suggest. The £102.5 million Prospering from the Energy Revolution Challenge aims to provide cleaner, cheaper […]

Up to 13.8 million energy meters now deployed across the UK

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy recorded an 8% rise in deployment during the fourth quarter of 2018, with around 13.8 million smart and advanced meters now being in operation across UK homes and businesses, a recent news report has been able to suggest. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) […]

Building automation systems’ market set for strong growth by 2024, recent report reveals

The building automation systems market is set to record a very strong level of growth over the next few years, reaching an estimated USD 121.5 billion by 2024, a recent market research report has been able to suggest. The “Building Automation System Market by Communication Technology, Offering (Facilities Management Systems, Security & Access Control Systems, […]