Trying to overcome the complex owner/tenant relationship

Energy management of buildings is complex. In the commercial and industrial sectors where there are many owners, managers and tenants, this can increase the complexity. Yet, if energy performance is to be improved, it has to be addressed. Carl Weinschenk writes a good article on the Energy Manager Today website about some of the issues … Continue reading Trying to overcome the complex owner/tenant relationship →

France in top tier in transparency in reporting environmental performance of real estate

Jocelyn Timperley writes a good article on the BusinessGreen website about a recent survey of environmental performance transparency for the real estate sector. France headed the top tier that also included Australia, Japan and the UK. France tops sustainable real estate ranking UK also scores well in JLL environmental transparency ranking, listed alongside France, … Continue reading France in top tier in transparency in reporting environmental performance of real estate →

Discussion paper now out: Putting consumers at the centre of EU energy efficiency policies for buildings

The Energy Advice Exchange has published its discussion paper Efficiency First means Consumers First: the crucial role of energy advisory services in realising the EU’s energy ambitions. It is hoped that this paper will lead to a good discussion of our information and advice needs in our energy efficiency policies, particularly related to the buildings … Continue reading Discussion paper now out: Putting consumers at the centre of EU energy efficiency policies for buildings →

Moving towards a standardised “energy efficient mortgage” in Europe

Following the previous post on financing, Priyanka Shrestha writes on the Energy Live News website about an initiative that has been launched in Europe on energy efficiency mortgages. While applauding this initiative, EiD’s concern, however, is about the potential impact given how low interest rates are, with no sign they will significantly increase in the … Continue reading Moving towards a standardised “energy efficient mortgage” in Europe →

Putting consumers at the centre of EU energy efficiency policies for buildings

The Energy Advice Exchange has published a briefing note explaining that there is an important gap in current energy efficiency policies related to buildings. Today’s policies do not recognise the real and practical advice needs of consumers. After all, it is those consumers who will decide on whether to have a deep renovation – or … Continue reading Putting consumers at the centre of EU energy efficiency policies for buildings →

BUILD UP Webinar – Report presentation: Energy Transition of the EU Building Stock

How to transform the building stock from being an energy waster to being a positive element in the EU energy system and the EU economy? Do the EU’s climate and energy targets meet the needs and expectations of the energy renovation market in the EU? How to maximise on 2016 as the ‘year of delivery … Continue reading BUILD UP Webinar – Report presentation: Energy Transition of the EU Building Stock →

Benchmarking public buildings in Nebraska

We always want the public sector to set a good example. It is encouraging to read this article by Karen Uhlenhuth on the Midwest Energy News website about federal funding to help the state of Nebraska to benchmark all state-owned buildings. They are even hoping to extend it to buildings owned by local governments. What … Continue reading Benchmarking public buildings in Nebraska →

Appreciating the multiple benefits of energy efficiency in Scotland

There are many important reasons for taking energy efficiency seriously. Nathanael Williams writes a good article on the Commonspace website that leading economists are backing a housing and energy charity in Scotland that is calling for infrastructure energy efficiency for a jobs boost. Leading economists say 'national efficiency programme' could bring 9,000 jobs to … Continue reading Appreciating the multiple benefits of energy efficiency in Scotland →

There are positive trends in improving energy performance of our buildings

There is growing urbanisation globally and that trend will lead to a large increase in the overall building stock. Ellen Bell, writing on the Environmental Defense Fund website, identifies three trends that will have a positive impact on our overall energy use. What do you think? 3 trends align to save buildings millions in … Continue reading There are positive trends in improving energy performance of our buildings →

Energy efficient buildings gaining popularity in India

The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration News website describes the current market situation in India for energy efficient buildings. It is quite encouraging. Energy-Efficient Building Market to Grow at 9.6% CAGR to 2020 The global energy-efficient building market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6 percent during the … Continue reading Energy efficient buildings gaining popularity in India →