20 percent of London residents are stuck on prepayment meters and wasting energy, research suggests

One in five Londoners have a prepayment meter for gas or electricity which makes them unable to access the most affordable tariffs, recent research has been able to reveal. The new report from the London Assembly Environment Committee suggests that the Mayor of London should work with boroughs and landlords to help save energy and […]

Smart meters only yield small energy savings, research finds

Smart meters are capable of only modestly reducing residential energy demand and yield unimpressive energy savings, recent research from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, has been able to suggest. The study compared data for nine months before and after the new features were introduced in November 2011 by a utility company which serves […]

Singapore launches ambitious energy savings project

The Building & Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore has set a challenge for achieving energy savings of at least 20% better than buildings with highest green rating, a recent news report has been able to suggest. The challenge set by BCA is to achieve an overall energy savings of at least 20% better than the […]

Global integrated building management systems (BMS) market to grow at CAGR of 12.48% until 2021, new report suggests

The global integrated building management systems (BMS) market is set to soar over the next couple of years, growing at a CAGR of 12.48% during the years 2017-2021, the latest market report from 360 Market Updates revealed. The paper provides very useful insights into opportunities in the market and the future impact of major drivers […]

All new homes in California to be zero carbon by 2020

All new homes being built in California will have to be zero net energy (ZNE) by 2020, according to a bold new project set by the US state. The Department of Energy’s (DoE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has launched two projects to help the state meet these targets. The California Energy Commission (CEC) is providing […]

Buildings use twice as much energy as they should, research reveals

Numerous buildings are using twice the amount of energy they normally should and that’s mostly down to cultural problems in the construction and design industry, research from the University of Bath has been able to suggest. David Coley, Professor of Low Carbon Design, who led the investigation into why there was such a disparity between […]

Europe must take the lead on reducing emissions from existing buildings, World Green Building Council believes

Europe should take the lead on reducing the emissions from existing buildings, the World Green Building Council believes. The group, which includes more than 300 organisations from across the continent, including cities, public authorities, property developers, manufacturers and energy utilities, has urged governments to realise the pressing need for ambitious targets, milestones and measures on […]

Improving energy efficiency should be a major priority for residential landlords

Improving their rental properties’ energy efficiency should be a top priority for residential landlords who want to avoid potential fines of up to £150,000, property and legal experts have argued. The warning follows the announcement of new regulations that will make it unlawful to let a property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of […]

Building management systems and other energy saving measures help the NHS slash costs by £300m

Building management systems and a host of other energy saving measures have helped the NHS slash its overall costs by £300m, a recent report released as part of the NHS Sustainability Day has been able to suggest. NHS Trusts and health boards across the UK have adopted energy conservation measures and onsite renewable generation such […]