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The uncomfortable truth about energy strategy in Europe
There is a gap in the energy conversation that not many want to admit, because while marketing stat...

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Energy price volatility is now a financial risk
Energy prices don’t just fluctuate anymore, they move in ways that are hard to predict and even har...

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Managing energy like finance is no longer optional
Most organisations manage their finances with discipline. They track performance, understand trends...

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Why many sustainability claims collapse in due diligence
Sustainability looks strong in strategy documents, but often looks weaker in due diligence. When or...

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Will your next upgrade cut demand, or create new risk?
We’ve all seen it: the ribbon is cut, the system goes live, the project wraps up. But often, the re...

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Why energy data is becoming a governance risk
Risk identification, avoidance and management sit at the core of any serious management system. Yet...

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ISO 50001: Common challenges—and what to do about them
ISO 50001 is a powerful tool for enhancing energy performance and strengthening reporting under the...

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From trenches to boardrooms: how data loses its meaning on the way up
There is a story from the First World War about communication across trenches. An order was passed ...

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Carbon offsets were never the answer: they were a delay tactic
Carbon offsets have always been sold as a solution. We have never believed they were one. The premi...

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Energy price volatility is now a financial risk
EU wholesale electricity prices averaged roughly USD 90/MWh in the first half of 2025, about 30% hi...

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Energy risk moves onto the balance sheet
At the 2026 Dublin Real Estate Outlook event, James Byrne and Catherine Duggan will address a shift...

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Why energy data quality matters more than volume
The biggest problem with energy and carbon data isn’t that it’s missing. It’s what we think is reli...

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Why real efficiency starts with demand, not supply
Most organisations still focus on supply: how much energy comes in, what renewables are added, or w...

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OPNBuildings speaking at Future in Pharmaceuticals 2026
OPNBuildings will be speaking at Future in Pharmaceuticals 2026, focusing on one of the biggest cha...

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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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How the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is reshaping reporting
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) came into force across Europe in January 20...

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Why decarbonisation strategy fails without energy insight
A recent Masterclass with OPNBuildings, HaysMac and Crystal Associates explored why many sustainabi...

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The risk no one’s managing: why energy risk management is now a business priority
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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Why net-zero due diligence now shapes investment decisions
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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Why facility management performance often falls short
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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What the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive means for asset performance
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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When too much building performance data stops you seeing what matters
We’ve all heard variations of the expression: “Too close to the wood to see the trees”. It’s where ...

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How the data carbon footprint is rising in smart buildings
Did you know an average email can produce about 5 to 10 grams of CO2 emissions? Strange to think of...

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