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When the grid says no: why energy capacity is becoming a business risk
Electricity demand is rising faster than supply. Networks are struggling to cope, and for many orga...

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Rethinking hot water safety in a net-zero context
In many organisations, compliance with Legionella regulations is a well-established routine: mainta...

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Why energy security is now a business-critical issue
Some resources are so fundamental that without them, business comes to a standstill. Labour, capita...

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The invisible embodied carbon in reaching net-zero targets
Reaching net-zero often feels like solving the wrong problem in the dark. You upgrade the obvio...

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The power of perspective: how understanding Energy Use Intensity can transform your building’s performance
You wouldn’t drive a car without watching the rev counter. Not because it tells you how far you’ve ...

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Reporting under CSRD starts this year—here’s what that means
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) came into force across Europe in January 20...

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Stop wasting your energy
A recent Masterclass with OPNBuildings, HaysMac and Crystal Associates explored why many sustainabi...

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The risk no one’s managing
Every well-run organisation understands the importance of risk management. Identifying, avoiding, a...

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Why energy risk now sits on the CFO’s desk
Access to capital now depends on clarity. Banks, investors, insurers, and regulators are no long...

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From asset to liability: When net-zero promises fall apart in due diligence
Net-zero isn’t just about ethics or optics anymore. When investment firms or acquisition teams do t...

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Energy Use Intensity: not just a benchmark, but your building’s unique fingerprint
Energy Use Intensity (EUI) is often seen as a benchmark—a way to compare performance across differe...

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Electrification isn’t the finish line if the grid isn’t clean when you plug in
As organisations remove gas boilers and install heat pumps, they’re rightly targeting Scope 1 emiss...

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Compliance starts with clarity: navigating the EPC road ahead
By 2030, every rented commercial property in England and Wales will need to meet a minimum EPC rati...

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From reactive to proactive: rethinking maintenance for better outcomes
Good facility management should protect your buildings, your people, and your bottom line. But in m...

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Grid capacity is becoming a hidden blocker to net-zero
Across Europe, organisations are pressing ahead with electrification. Gas boilers are being replace...

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EU Flags major gaps in Ireland’s 2030 climate strategy
In May 2025, the European Commission delivered a stark assessment of Ireland’s National Energy and ...

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Do digital twins have what it takes?
Digital twins sound like the future: a full virtual replica of your building, fed by real-time data...

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New EU Energy Directive: what it means for commercial real estate
In April 2024, the European Parliament adopted a major update to the Energy Performance of Building...

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The future of sustainable buildings: the role of ISO 52120 in building energy management
A few years back, the International Organisation for Standards began providing a methodology for ran...

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The three pillars of zero-emissions buildings, according to the U.S. Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy has introduced a standardised, verifiable basis for defining a zero-e...

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How you can get big results with little data
Ever used or heard of Shazam? When you hear a song you like and get curious about the title, Shazam...

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What does comfort and air quality actually cost you?
Things as simple as simultaneously heating and cooling adjacent spaces leads to waste - and reduced...

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How sustainable practices pay off in more ways than one
Reducing waste leads to a lower base of energy usage - and that only brings benefits. If you’re in ...

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Why having too much information is not efficient
We’ve all heard variations of the expression: “Too close to the wood to see the trees”. It’s where ...

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The cost of data: the hidden expenses in building monitoring
Did you know an average email can produce about 5 to 10 grams of CO2 emissions? Strange to think of...

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