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 […]
Optimizing the boiler start time based on the outside temperatures can help you drive down energy bills
Saving energy and money by optimizing the way in which a central heating system works should be very high on the priority list for all home or business owners, considering the fact that energy prices have started to go up again. If your current heating is controlled by a time clock, it turns on your […]
Housing association wins EU energy efficiency grant
A well-known UK housing association has managed to win a substantial grant for implementing energy efficiency measures, a news report has been able to suggest. Sovereign, the sixth largest housing association in the country, has signed a £150 million deal with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support its plans to build 4,500 new homes […]