In an article on the Facilitate Magazine website, Bradford Keen discusses a new Siemen’s report that shows more organisations now regard facilities and buildings as critical assets for emissions reduction and operational competitiveness. Energy Efficiency Tops Corporate Infrastructure Priorities Energy efficiency in buildings has become the leading infrastructure priority for organisations globally, rising from … Continue reading How digitalisation and energy-as-a-service are accelerating the building transition
Category: smart technology
Blog by Rose Morrison: The role of smart home technology in achieving Europe’s energy efficiency targetsBlog by Rose Morrison: The role of smart home technology in achieving Europe’s energy efficiency targets
Image by User_Pascal via Unsplash Smart home technology is transforming the way Europeans use energy at home. Devices like smart thermostats and lighting systems allow residents to see and control their energy use in real time. These tools help make homes more comfortable, reduce energy waste and work well with renewable energy sources. Smart homes … Continue reading Blog by Rose Morrison: The role of smart home technology in achieving Europe’s energy efficiency targetsBlog by Rose Morrison: The role of smart home technology in achieving Europe’s energy efficiency targets
Blog by Jane Marsh – European Commission initiatives on AI, circuit boards, and renewable energy: Building a smart, sustainable energy continent
In 2010, the European Commission allocated €200 billion into smart energy assets. It was one of the most ambitious commitments to a zero-carbon power infrastructure transition. How has the Commission fared over time, especially when considering the disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and better printed circuit boards (PCBs) hitting the market? The AI Continent … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – European Commission initiatives on AI, circuit boards, and renewable energy: Building a smart, sustainable energy continent
Blog by Rose Morrison – Thermal envelope innovations: breaking the R-value ceiling in modern construction
https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-wooden-building-on-green-grass-field-during-daytime-IicTi83wpXA Low-carbon goals should remain critical to the construction industry because they are among the most damaging to the environment. Finding optimisations in thermal envelopes and R-value is critical for setting standards for the future of net-zero buildings. Experts are constantly researching new technologies to boost potential and cut emissions by streamlining energy efficiency. What … Continue reading Blog by Rose Morrison – Thermal envelope innovations: breaking the R-value ceiling in modern construction
Blog by Stefania Moruzzi: Defining sustainability in manufacturing
Over 75% of the global top 50 machine builders are actively promoting ways in which their machines enable greater sustainability for manufacturers – from energy efficiency to retrofitting. New research from Siemens Financial Services reveals how these machine builders define sustainability enablement, based on their published statements. There is no question that manufacturers are investing … Continue reading Blog by Stefania Moruzzi: Defining sustainability in manufacturing
“Discussions of AI overlook one significant environmental risk: a potential increase in energy consumption from using it in everyday activities”
In an article on The Conversation website, Felippa Amanta, PhD Candidate, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford writes about how AI could actually lead us to wasting more energy. AI is supposed to make us more efficient – but it could mean we waste more energy The European Union is negotiating an Artificial Intelligence … Continue reading “Discussions of AI overlook one significant environmental risk: a potential increase in energy consumption from using it in everyday activities”
Latest invention from University of Alberta – a battery-free light switch
The battery-free invention operates by harvesting ambient energy, potentially making homes more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and affordable. Geoff McMaster discusses the latest invention in an article on the University of Alberta website. Innovative wireless light switch could cut house wiring costs in half A University of Alberta engineering researcher has developed a wireless light … Continue reading Latest invention from University of Alberta – a battery-free light switch
“But what do we know about how people impact energy use in buildings they don’t occupy?”
Recent analysis shows that empty buildings consume more than previously estimated. Buildings consume more energy when empty or partially occupied for extended periods because they are designed to depend on human interactions. Since the pandemic, many buildings are only partially used. There are ways to help reduce consumption. Farzam Kharvari, PhD Candidate, Building Engineering at … Continue reading “But what do we know about how people impact energy use in buildings they don’t occupy?”
The German government plans a new digitalisation strategy that could pave the way for greater energy efficiency
Edgar Meza writes on the Clean Energy Wire website about German plan that would help the energy sector “de-bureaucratise” and accelerate the rollout of smart meters. What are your views? Germany aims to push energy efficiency with digitalisation strategy The German government plans a new digitalisation strategy that could pave the way for greater energy efficiency in the … Continue reading The German government plans a new digitalisation strategy that could pave the way for greater energy efficiency
“No matter how many supply-side resources we pour into the mix, the perfect blend will elude us until we stop treating demand-side flexibility as a final flourish of glitter”
With REPowerEU underway, Europe’s energy and climate strategy demands a rapid change of scenery. We must utilise the full palette of solutions available, including household flexibility, says Sophie Yule-Bennett from the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) in an article on the FORESIGHT Climate & Energy website. House power: the hidden powerhouse of the new energy … Continue reading “No matter how many supply-side resources we pour into the mix, the perfect blend will elude us until we stop treating demand-side flexibility as a final flourish of glitter”
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 