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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 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…
What is power factor correction and how can it save energy?
For commercial business owners, understanding your energy consumption is essential. When evaluating the performance of a building, the main goal is always to reduce energy consumption and costs wherever possible. However, one aspect that is often ove…
10 real estate sustainability trends in 2023
Competition is always improving and the need to stay ahead of the curve is always present. As the climate crisis is more consistently at the forefront of many people’s minds, the adoption of sustainable practices and implementation of eco-responsible…
What is ESG in property management?
The consideration of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) factors is fast becoming critical to the success of businesses across all sectors and the property management industry is no exception. More than 80% of the buildings that exist today wi…
What is an energy management system?
In recent times, the price of energy and utilities has risen for businesses and consumers around the world. Last year for example, interruptions to gas supplies due to the war in Ukraine caused costs to sky-rocket globally, and though prices are begi…
What is energy management?
As energy prices soar globally and the pressure to reduce emissions and take climate action increases, more and more businesses are becoming aware of the importance of effective energy management. Regardless of industry sector, energy is a large oper…