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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.

Energy policy

22/3/2023 News

European Commission proposes EU electricity market reform

The European Commission (EC) has proposed to reform the European Union’s (EU) electricity market design in order to accelerate a surge in renewables and the phase-out of gas, make consumer bills less dependent on volatile fossil fuel prices, better protect consumers from future price spikes and potential market manipulation, and make the EU’s industry clean and more competitive.

Energy efficiency / management

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19/4/2023 Feature / Chris Poynter

Decarbonisation throughout the value chain

Only a combination of decarbonisation approaches applied across the value chain will help industries and countries reach ambitious net zero targets, writes Chris Poynter, President at ABB System Drives. Electrification and improved energy efficiency will be the key approaches.

Solar thermal

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3/5/2023 Feature / Blaise Kelly

In the swim – a perfect fit for solar thermal

Heated swimming pools, many of which are publicly owned, use lots of energy. With fossil fuel prices going ever higher, it’s time to replace gas and oil with solar thermal technology, which is well-suited to the application, writes Blaise Kelly.

Renewables

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21/6/2023 Feature / Dave Sweeney

How a digital twin is being used to optimise energy use in historic buildings

A live digital twin model is being used by Glasgow City Council to identify patterns of energy use in historic buildings located in its largest park. Dave Sweeney, Product Manager at IES, explains how the advanced visualisation concept works with a sensitive approach to optimising Grade A listed buildings and associated structures.

Solar

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10/5/2023 Feature / Saif Islam,Finn Bee

Joined up thinking – the benefits of sector coupling for Germany's energy transition

Energy is consumed in three sectors: transport, industry and to heat and cool buildings. Connecting these three sectors will be crucial for the energy transition and is termed ‘sector coupling’. Here Saif Islam, a Senior Consultant, and Finn Bee, Research Analyst, at EUPD Research, describe the key benefits of sector coupling for Germany’s energy transition.

Energy efficiency / management

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23/3/2022 Comment / Jonathan Parr

The cleanest energy is the energy never used

Energy efficiency is as important to our sustainable future as wind farms and solar panels, making it a huge investment opportunity, writes Jonathan Parr, Head of Energy, Triple Point.

Energy efficiency / management

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11/1/2023 Feature / Marek Lukaszczyk

Boosting efficiency in manufacturing environments

The pressure is on all businesses, including manufacturers, to achieve greater cost efficiency throughout their operations. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, from motor and drives specialist WEG, looks at how technology and European Union (EU) regulations could help manufacturers improve motor efficiency and reduce costs.

Energy efficiency / management

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26/6/2024 Feature / Selwyn Parker

Developing the new custodians of energy management

As pressure mounts on the commercial world to show its climate responsibilities, the time has come for the professional energy manager, reports Selwyn Parker.

Heat pumps

Aerial view of the University of East London in London’s Docklands, showing lots of buildings and tower blocks alongside river

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11/6/2025 Feature / Will Dalrymple

Tapping rivers for their heat

Dams are not the only way to harness the natural power of rivers. Communities and large users, including the University of East London, which is based in the docklands, are tapping into another aspect of water: its heat, to provide indoor warmth to nearby buildings over the winter months. The heat-pump-based systems are more efficient than air-source versions, and scalable too, finds New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple.

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The commission paradox: why energy consultancies struggle to monetise decarbonisation

European Commission proposes EU electricity market reform

Decarbonisation throughout the value chain

In the swim – a perfect fit for solar thermal

How a digital twin is being used to optimise energy use in historic buildings

Joined up thinking – the benefits of sector coupling for Germany's energy transition

The cleanest energy is the energy never used

Boosting efficiency in manufacturing environments

Developing the new custodians of energy management

Tapping rivers for their heat