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Navigating the future: Labour Government’s vision for the energy efficiency industry

The recent election of the Labour government signals a promising shift for the energy efficiency industry, bringing with it a renewed focus on decarbonisation and sustainable growth.

The achievements and future of EU energy policy

Open Access Government unpacks the achievements and future of EU energy policy.

Faster and more sustainable communications systems

Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have played a key role in developing a revolutionary switch capable of operating at unprecedented frequencies...

Green lighting transformation: LED upgrades and environmental gains

Switching to LED street lights could help to combat the climate emergency and decrease energy consumption.

UK Energy Efficiency Policy inaction: Challenges and opportunities

Maintaining a consistent and forward-thinking UK Energy Efficiency Policy is key to the UK's future decarbonisation plans, but what are the challenges, and where is there the most room for improvement?.

Heat pumps in healthcare are the catalysis for a net-zero NHS

Paul Burnett, MD and Co-Founder at Asset+, a Johnson Controls Company, explores how UK healthcare can benefit from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme and the efficiency, sustainability, and financial gains of moving to heat pumps in healthcare.

How to preserve energy & make a positive environmental impact with your medical fridge

Harrison Thomas, Content Marketing Executive at CoolMed, walks us through what we need to know about energy efficiency and running a medical fridge.

New high-tech greener surgery will ensure healthcare’s energy-efficiency future

Greener surgery practices must be integrated into healthcare systems now. Reducing costs and increasing efficiencies will become possible with new energy-efficient operating theatre technology from Jones AV.

Green technology: A world of opportunity for better EPC ratings

How can we provide renewable technology solutions to help companies meet the 2050 net zero deadlines and have improved EPC rating legislation? Gavin Cunjamalay at Project Better Energy explores this here.

Long term action is needed to reduce fossil fuel reliance and cut energy bills

The UK Government’s Spring Budget provided some short-term relief for energy bills, but does not address the longer-term issues of the climate and energy crises.

Could artificial cells make our future more energy efficient?

Researchers believe energy-generating synthetic organelles could sustain artificial cells and improve energy efficiency.

8 green ways landlords can make more sustainable properties

As the demand for eco-friendly solutions continues to grow, landlords face the challenge of looking for ways to change homes to become sustainable properties.

A national planning framework can’t forget local authorities

The national planning framework is the bible guiding all land-use, house-building, and energy-planning decisions in the UK.

Energy efficiency: What’s powering the UK’s energy future?

Glynn Williams, UK Country Director at Grundfos, ponders Government schemes and energy efficiency at a time of skyrocketing energy bills and a cost-of-living crisis.

EU building renovation for energy efficiency and the role of banks

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and rising fuel prices have forced EU countries to reevaluate their energy policies, bringing energy efficiency and building renovation into sharp focus.

How can we effectively deliver sustainability in schools?

Students' concerns surrounding the climate emergency are growing, and delivering sustainability in schools has become critical.

2040: Are we on track to reach NHS net-zero?

Cameron Hawkins, Head of Energy and Environment, NHS Property Services, says we are another year closer to 2040 but are we on track to reach NHS net-zero?

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