Energy efficiency policy certainly follows an interesting path, perhaps more so for the industrial sector. Europe has been experimenting with how to unlock the potential of industry so that all…

Interview with Gregor Grassl, Associate Partner at Stuttgart-based planning and consulting firm Drees & Sommer SE. Urban buildings and flourishing nature do not have to be a contradiction in terms. On…

In a recent survey by the Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group ( EEFIG ) of the members of its working group on industry, one respondent said that, more relevant than access to funding is…

Despite the hype over 5G, it’s still years away from being fully deployed. But utilities should start now in planning how it will benefit their operations. 5G is the fifth generation of mobile…

What has been apparent for a long time to all of us involved in energy efficiency at business and industry is that the communication layer is the foundation of nascent energy system. It will radically…

First published here . Interview Energy Efficiency ABOVE THE RADAR “ We can’t oversell Energy Efficiency”, says EEIP* President Rod Janssen. But with the Energy Management System ISO 50001, and the…

The following is the text of my presentation made in Cairo on the 18th December 2023 at a UNIDO organised event presenting the results of a project on ESCO contracts completed by a consortium…

Easter is traditionally associated with renewal, springtime, and new beginnings. Interestingly, it's also becoming a notable period in the renewable energy calendar. As families gather and businesses…

The following article is a summary of the report “Guidelines for IS project development for improved engagement of funding schemes” delivered by the EU project CORALIS. And it is also a training…