Landlords forced to install energy efficiency measures before renting out homes

As of 2019, properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F or G – the lowest two energy efficiency ratings – must be made warmer by landlords before they can be put on the rental market for new tenants, the amended Government regulations released by Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry stipulate. […]

Implementing energy efficiency measures can help in the fight against climate change

Reducing the levels of energy consumption within one’s home or business can have a positive effect not only by reducing their bills, but also by helping in the fight against climate change, experts believe. Speaking for Yale Climate Connections, a multimedia service providing daily broadcast radio programming and original web-based reporting, commentary, and analysis on […]

New ‘cashback’ scheme to help SMEs improve energy efficiency announced by Scottish Government

Small business in Scotland who are keen on saving energy but can’t afford putting in energy saving measures will be able to apply for funding to do so, as the Scottish government has partnered with Zero Waste Scotland to launch a ‘cashback’ scheme for funding SMEs. The scheme enables small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to […]

Up to $500 billion (£385.25bn) per year could be saved by deploying energy efficiency improvements

The level of savings available by deploying energy efficiency improvement measures is simply staggering, reaching $500 billion (£385.25bn) per year, according to recent information provided by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The organisation’s new report suggests efficiency improvements alone could allow the world to extract twice as much economic value from the energy it uses. […]

Close to a third of fixed dual fuel tariffs will exceed Ofgem’s price cap, research finds

Close to a third of customers on fixed dual fuel tariffs are likely to exceed Ofgem’s energy price cap, set to come into effect at the end of December, recent research from consumer organisation Which? has been able to suggest. The government-imposed price cap has the purpose to limit the daily standing charge and unit […]

UK Government announces new security by design guidelines for IoT devices

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have published new measures to combat the insecurity of the Internet of Things, a recent news report has been able to suggest. As part of these measures, embedded security measures will become a must, as opposed to a bolt-on […]

As oil price rises above $80, it’s time to consider a BMS system for your boiler

Brent crude oil has risen to $80.50 a barrel – the highest since November 2014, a very recent news report has been able to suggest. The price hike was largely caused by OPEC who, at a meeting with the likes of Russia in Algiers ruled out any increase in output. While this rise won’t immediately […]

Adoption of building management systems set to be bolstered by global initiatives for energy efficiency

The adoption of global initiatives for energy efficiency and technological advancements the building management systems’ vertical are the key factors influencing the growth of building energy management solutions market globally, a recent market research report has been able to suggest. Building management systems are integrated computerized solutions that enable cost-effective energy efficiency in buildings. These […]

Spending on building management systems for the healthcare sector to soar by 2027

Healthcare facilities are likely to invest some significant amounts towards making their buildings more energy efficient as governments are looking to cut down on spending in public services, a recent news report has been able to suggest. As energy is seen as the area where relatively painless efficiency savings can be found, the demand for […]