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What is energy infrastructure?
Energy infrastructure refers to the essential systems and networks that generate, transport and distribute energy to homes, businesses and industries. These systems include power plants, pipelines and transmission lines that deliver electricity acros…
Corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA)
As energy costs rise and sustainability becomes a top priority, corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs) are emerging as a critical tool for businesses to secure renewable energy at stable, long-term prices. For property managers, controlling oper…
How to overcome barriers in the net zero journey
With the built environment accounting for 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it’s clear that FM is set to play a central role in the journey to Net Zero. Facilities teams are increasingly being tasked with key roles in the process, a daunting pr…
How to achieve efficient and sustainable workplaces through smart FM
Modern FM processes are increasingly reliant on innovative new technologies, which support facilities management teams to work more efficiently whilst reducing energy usage and waste, for high-performing, sustainable buildings. At MRI Software’s Lond…
Everything you need to know about energy optimisation in manufacturing
Between rising costs, the global drive for sustainability and the constant need to maximise efficiency to achieve competitive advantage, energy usage is a critical priority for the manufacturing sector. While quick-win opportunities are often easy to…
How to drive efficiencies across the retail estate in 2024 and beyond
The retail landscape is a challenging environment globally, marked by the rising of costs for goods, inflation, energy, and labour. It’s vital, now more than ever, for retailers to base their decisions on data, and to take proactive measures rather t…
How to reduce and manage operational carbon in the Build-to-Rent sector
The increasing global emphasis on sustainability has propelled Net Zero objectives into the spotlight across various industries. Within the real estate sector, there is a growing scrutiny of carbon emissions, and in the Build-to-Rent (BTR) market, at…
How monitoring energy usage on commercial buildings can reduce energy costs
Operational expenses play a significant role in the profitability of a commercial business. One major expense is the energy cost of running a commercial building. From lighting vast spaces to running machinery, energy costs can quickly escalate. With…