Search results

Building

Exterior view of house during construction

12/2/2025 News

‘Ambitious policy’ is needed to support decarbonisation of the global buildings sector, says ETC

A new report from international think tank Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) presents a detailed roadmap for achieving zero-carbon buildings worldwide, emphasising the need for electric, efficient and flexible solutions supported by ambitious policy to tackle the substantial emissions from the buildings sector.

Business management

Head and shoulders photo of David Hesketh

2/6/2026 Comment / David Hesketh

The commission paradox: why energy consultancies struggle to monetise decarbonisation

Many energy consultancies are built around procurement commissions and recurring energy spend. But as clients pursue efficiency and decarbonisation, those commercial models are coming under increasing pressure. The firms that thrive will be those that find new operating models that monetise energy reduction rather than energy consumption, writes David Hesketh, Managing Director of Optimised Energy.

Construction

Head and shoulders photo of Dave Mitchell

9/11/2022 Comment / David Mitchell

How cutting-edge technology can cut energy prices in construction

To deal with sky-high energy prices, the construction industry needs to exploit ways to reduce waste and increase productivity as this can both save money and slash emissions, argues David Mitchell, Founder & CEO of construction technology company XYZ Reality.

Energy policy

Head and shoulders image of Norbert Edomah

8/6/2022 Comment / Norbert Edomah

How policy workers shape energy systems

Often working in the background, policy workers have helped to proffer solutions for issues related to policy formulation and implementation. In many cases, they have addressed specific societal challenges, such as improved healthcare, sanitation, education, empowerment and energy access, writes Norbert Edomah, Associate Professor in Energy Policy and Electricity Planning at the School of Science and Technology, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria.

Energy prices

Head and shoulders photo of Ian Gadsby, Managing Director, Ylem Energy

10/5/2023 Comment / Ian Gadsby

As wholesale energy costs come down, are businesses finally out of the woods?

Third-party energy costs are at their highest point ever for UK businesses, and inflation and volatility in the fossil fuels market make it likely they will increase further. Here, Ian Gadsby, Managing Director of Ylem Energy, discusses how onsite generation and storage can alleviate this pressing issue.

Cooling

Head and shoulders photo of Mirka della Cava

14/12/2022 Comment / Mirka della Cava

Cleaning up how we cool down

Globally, energy used for cooling is rising fast and is becoming a significant contributor to climate change. Yet some technical solutions already exist and need wider implementation, writes Mirka della Cava, Head of Policies, Standards and Programs at the Clean Cooling Collaborative.

Digitalisation / AI

Head and shoulders picture of Ethan Faghani, CEO and founding partner, Cetasol

10/8/2022 Comment / Ethan Faghani

AI can’t solve global warming, but it can accelerate sustainability

As the window of time left to prevent global warming exceeding 1.5℃ is narrowing every day, we need to look at every solution at our disposal. Ethan Faghani, CEO and founding partner of Cetasol, discusses AI’s role in the energy transition and how it is reducing emissions in the commercial marine sector.

Energy and carbon management

19/10/2022 Comment / Joanne Wade

Energy and carbon management – empowering businesses’ response to the crisis

Dr Joanne Wade OBE FEI, Chief Strategic Advisor at The Association for Decentralised Energy, argues that organisations should put in place the right systems to manage energy use and carbon emissions ahead of the coming winter.

Access to energy

Man in suit, left hand in pocket, sanding in corridor with door to left

21/5/2025 Comment / Boma Douglas

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Dr Boma Douglas CEng FEI Chartered Energy Engineer

The distinguished engineer and energy manager discusses what has motivated him in his career and what lies behind his nearly two-decades long involvement with, and support of, the Energy Institute.

Energy efficiency / management

Head and shoulders photo of Mervyn Pilley, Executive Director, Energy Services and Technology Association

3/5/2023 Comment / Mervyn Pilley

Net zero starts with energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is often overlooked in favour of grand and expensive supply side plans for achieving net zero emissions. But the cleanest energy is the energy we don’t use, and the public sector needs to recognise this by prioritising the basics, argues Mervyn Pilley, Executive Director at the UK Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA).

New Energy World™

Search results: