This summer’s heatwaves have triggered a significant increase in demand for air conditioning units, but Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, argues in a column in the September issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry (EIBI) that there could be more healthy and less environmentally damaging ways of reducing indoor temperatures. … Continue reading Keeping cool with less environmental damage
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A new study by KPMG reveals that strategic energy management AI models can slash energy use in commercial buildings
James Darley writes on the AI magazine website about a new report by KPMG the multinational professional services network: How AI is Helping to Improve Energy Efficiency and Management in Real Estate. KPMG: AI Systems Can Cut Building Energy Waste By Up To 30% When it comes to preventing carbon emissions, there are two … Continue reading A new study by KPMG reveals that strategic energy management AI models can slash energy use in commercial buildings
Blog by Rose Morrison – The Digital Twin revolution: How virtual modelling Is optimising real-world energy systems
Image via Unsplash Digital twin use cases are rapidly expanding as the urgency of the zero-carbon transition intensifies. The energy sector is one of the biggest beneficiaries of this shift. Nations worldwide — especially across Europe — are under pressure to meet ambitious climate goals, cut emissions and adapt to a renewable-heavy grid. At the … Continue reading Blog by Rose Morrison – The Digital Twin revolution: How virtual modelling Is optimising real-world energy systems
Latest impact report of Concerted Action on the EU Energy Efficiency Directive
The latest CA EED Impact Report has been released, covering March 2022 to May 2025, outlines the achievements of the EU-wide initiative supporting the Energy Efficiency Directive. It is the first in a series of two reports that will explore the impacts of this current, third iteration of the CA EED (2022-2026). This report covers the … Continue reading Latest impact report of Concerted Action on the EU Energy Efficiency Directive
Energy in Demand News, September 14-15, 2025
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moved on Friday to stop requiring thousands of polluting facilities to report the amount of heat-trapping greenhouse gases that they release into the air, reports New York Times. The EPA proposal “would end requirements for thousands of coal-burning power plants, oil refineries, steel mills and other industrial facilities across … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 14-15, 2025
Researchers got it wrong 20 years ago – the UK has used less energy but also missed out on emissions cuts
A new report by the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research has revealed that the UK has used significantly less energy than most experts anticipated 20 years ago — but the opportunity to capitalise on this efficiency was largely squandered. The study, released to mark the Tyndall Centre’s 25th anniversary, revisits over 80 energy scenarios … Continue reading Researchers got it wrong 20 years ago – the UK has used less energy but also missed out on emissions cuts
Blog by Rose Morrison – Energy poverty metrics: new frameworks for measuring access in developed economies
Image via Unsplash What is energy poverty? Traditionally, this term referred to households without adequate heating, cooling or lighting. It meant some people didn’t have enough money to cover electricity costs or homes with working systems to keep them comfortable. However, that doesn’t capture the full picture of energy poverty in today’s economies. With Europe … Continue reading Blog by Rose Morrison – Energy poverty metrics: new frameworks for measuring access in developed economies
More support being given to SMEs in Europe to become more energy efficient
It was a big day for energy efficiency financing this week. Importantly, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, supported by the European Commission announced a new financing initiative at a meeting that brought together a wide range of experts, including Rod, representing Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP). You can check out the EEIP LinkedIn … Continue reading More support being given to SMEs in Europe to become more energy efficient
Energy in Demand News, September 7-8, 2025
As we are decarbonising our economies, electrification become more and more important. A Financial Times newsletter this week, however, notes that EU member states are set to miss a deadline for linking their electricity grids more closely. “By the end of this year, EU member states should have increased cross-border transmission capacity — the maximum … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 7-8, 2025
Understanding the EBRD’s Regional Energy Efficiency Programme
The OECD has recently prepared a case study of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s REEP. It is available on the OECD website. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s Regional Energy Efficiency Programme Energy efficiency is key to both climate change mitigation and adaptation, and is relevant to all end-users (households, corporates, … Continue reading Understanding the EBRD’s Regional Energy Efficiency Programme
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