Up to 42k energy efficiency measures deployed in March

Building energy management systems were among the 42,600 energy efficiency measures installed in March under the government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO), according to official figures released by the DECC. In total 1.79 million measures have been installed under the scheme which requires larger suppliers to deliver energy-saving solutions such as efficient boilers and insulation in […]

Nearly half of Europe’s heating energy to come from renewable sources by 2040, study claims

Nearly half of European space heating could be renewable within 20 years, a recent study from IHS Energy has claimed, as a result of tightening existing regulations that could lower end-user natural gas demand by half within the next 20 to 25 years, reducing residential carbon dioxide emissions by more than 75 percent by 2050. […]

Global market for home energy management systems and smart homes to reach USD 121.73 Billion by 2022

The global market for home energy management systems and smart homes to reach USD 121.73 Billion by 2022, the latest report from Research and Markets, “Smart Home Market by Product, Software & Service, and Geography – Global Forecast to 2022” has been able to suggest. The global market for home energy management systems and automation […]

Building energy management systems – a must for any energy efficient building

A fully integrated building energy management system is the most important component in making any building an energy efficient one, and should be considered above all else when searching for solutions to reduce overall energy consumption. This is exactly the type of initiative that has been recently launched across India, where the ministry of science […]

Smart heating controls can improve a building’s overall sustainability

Implementing smart heating controls within buildings can actually bolster their overall sustainability, energy efficiency experts have argued. Furthermore, such measures would contribute to a rise in the buildings’ overall value and marketability. In fact, research done by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) on the value of BREEAM certified buildings have shown they can command a […]

Scotland’s commercial landlords urged to take action on new energy efficiency rules

A property consultancy has urged Scottish landlords to take action on the new energy efficiency regulations since around 70 per cent of commercial building owners yet to complete the required energy efficiency plan, a news report has recently been able to reveal. The new regulations will require owners of buildings larger than 1,000 square metres […]

Improving the energy efficiency of UK homes is key for attaining the UK climate targets

Improving the overall energy efficiency of the UK housing stock is the key to help reduce the UK’s carbon emissions, experts in the field have recently suggested. Researchers from the Imperial College Centre for Energy Policy and Technology have recently released their Managing Heat System Decarbonisation report, which is aimed at the energy used in […]

SMEs encouraged to stop overpaying for energy

SMEs are paying a combined £280m per year too much for their energy, but many still feel unsure of tackling the big change, an expert report has recently revealed. Following an extensive inquest into the energy market, the Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has found that suppliers are only passing on a fraction of their own […]

Energy firms are failing the most vulnerable customers, research shows

Energy firms are not doing enough to support their most vulnerable customers, with only around two of the 10 best deals offering the £140 Warm Home Discount, recent data released by a comparison site has been able to suggest. The research by uSwitch suggests that of the ten cheapest energy tariffs available on May 1, […]