Local authorities must scope heat networks better to get funding
Green infrastructure funds like the look of heat networks, says Amber Infrastructure's Jenny Curtis. But poor data, planning and leadership can undermine otherwise viable...
The heat is on: but which technologies will meet heat targets at lowest cost?
With 2020 closing in, the energy secretary has admitted decarbonisation of heat is lagging. Money is tight, the energy market is in flux, oil...
Heatpumps, CHP and biomass top firms’ heat investment priorities
Heatpumps, CHP and biomass dominate the list of heating technologies being explored or installed by readers of The Energyst.
Surveyed for a new report on...
How to decarbonise heat at lowest cost: Free report
Waste heat is a huge wasted opportunity and the UK government must push Brussels harder to ensure it can be harnessed and supported.
That was...
Stirling Council to cut streetlamp energy consumption by 63% with £10m LED lighting loan
Stirling Council is swapping 12,000 sodium lightbulbs for LEDs over the next four years in a move it predicts will cut energy consumption by...
Welsh government pushes energy performance contracts
The Welsh government wants its public sector bodies to use energy performance contracts (EPCs) in a bid to free up savings for other public...
Renewable heat subsidies ‘wasting money’ by ruling out waste heat
As the government mulls changes to renewable heat subsidies and Brussels plots a renewed push on heating efficiency, public and private sector organisations have...
Public sector procurement group moves portfolio to Corona, EDF and SSE following two year...
In this sponsored post, public sector energy procurement group TEC outlines how it will transfer a significant chunk of its £180 million energy portfolio...
Gardner Denver’s new compressor technology on show at Air-Tech 2016
Looking for the newest compressor technology? In this sponsored post, Gardner Denver details its CompAir L140 rotary screw compressor. It will debut in the UK...
Landlords ‘unable to rent energy inefficient commercial buildings’ from 2018
Landlords could find they are unable to rent commercial properties in two years time because they fall below the minimum energy efficiency standards, according...
Environment Agency publishes full list of firms that made Esos deadline – see them...
The Environment Agency has published data on the firms that submitted energy audits ahead of the Energy Savings Obligation Scheme (Esos) deadline.
The list of...
European Commission steps up focus on energy efficient heating and cooling
The European Commission has outlined proposals to improve energy security across the bloc. A renewed focus on heating and cooling – which accounts for...
Know your energy, manage costs
While firms eligible for Esos may have undertaken audits, energy management software provider digitalenergy says all companies can gain from audits and real-time data....
Lighting and building controls top UK firms’ 2016 energy efficiency investment plans
Lighting, building controls and behaviour change initiatives are priority energy efficiency investments for UK firms in 2016.
According to a poll of 51 directors and...
Mervyn Bowden: 8 things government should do to boost energy efficiency
As the Treasury reviews business energy taxes and the National Infrastructure Commission looks at making energy efficiency a national priority, respected energy consultant Mervyn...
Esos enforcement: Environment Agency working out if 3000 firms actually qualify
The Environment Agency says it will be contacting those that have failed to comply with the Esos scheme this month. It is thought up...
Why Esos was a missed opportunity
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (Esos) has prompted many organisations to think about energy efficiency. But will it spur any actual action? Energy consultancy...
2016: The year P272 will hit your power bill
2016 is the year more companies will be charged not just for how much power they use, but when they use it. A piece...
Free energy storage and voltage optimisation roadshows
Learn about a new energy storage system and voltage optimisation in a series of free February roadshows, says Powerstar in this sponsored post.
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One week to have your say on EU’s Energy Efficiency targets
A consultation on the future of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive closes this week. The Commission seeks views on how to increase energy efficiency...