
Unveiling the Energy Footprint of Europe's Food Sector
The European Union's food sector is a significant energy consumer, responsible for 17% of the EU's gross energy consumption and 26% of its final energy usage in 2013. The agricultural phase, including…
Read Full articleIndustry, street lighting and district energy: Launch of new project to “unlock” access to financing
We need your technical knowledge: Help us “unlock” access to financing for industry, street lighting and district energy The Investor Confidence Project was brought to Europe to develop a system to…
Read Full articleRethinking Energy Audits: How a Multiple Benefits Approach Empowers Sustainable Business
Moving Beyond Compliance: The New Age of Energy Auditing Picture a typical energy audit in a small or medium-sized business (SME). It's often viewed as a regulatory box to tick—required by law, done…
Read Full article3 Ways utilities will benefit from 5G
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…
Read Full articleGoing DEEP
In addressing our long-term climate and energy goals, we seriously need to upscale investments in energy efficiency, because reducing demand is a major element in reducing GHG emissions. The Energy…
Read Full articleBeyond Energy Savings: Unlocking the True Value of Energy Efficiency for Future Leaders
Rethinking the Value of Energy Efficiency in Business Imagine convincing a CEO to greenlight an energy efficiency upgrade. You present the projected energy savings and quick payback. Still, the deal…
Read Full articleDEEP 2.0 - De-risking energy efficiency through better reference data
The De-risking Energy Efficiency Platform (DEEP) is an open-source database for energy efficiency investments performance monitoring and benchmarking. DEEP provides an improved understanding of the…
Read Full articleEnergy Management Reinvented: How the Multiple Benefit Approach Is Transforming European SMEs
Picture this: A bustling manufacturing floor in Europe, where every decision about energy efficiency not only trims costs but also sparks a ripple effect—improving workplace safety, boosting employee…
Read Full articleEvolution in energy efficiency financing
First published here. On the 9th July I attended the launch of the Mayor of London's Energy Efficiency Fund (MEEF), a £500m public-private energy efficiency fund established by the Greater London…
Read Full articleTransforming the Global Food Sector: A Path to Energy-Smart Practices
The FAO 2011 paper titled "Energy-Smart Food for People and Climate" presents a compelling argument for transforming the global food sector to address the challenges of energy use, food security, and…
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