Tag: energy
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Why You Should Renovate Your Home With Energy Efficient Windows
Home renovation is the best opportunity to enhance comfort, functionality, and value in the long run. Among the best methods of meeting these objectives is through the replacement of the energy consuming windows with energy conserving windows. This does not only modernize the appearance of a home but also cuts down the cost of energy…
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What is Biogas? Converting Waste to Energy
In a world grappling with climate change, growing waste streams, and increasing energy needs, biogas has emerged as a promising solution at the intersection of waste management and renewable energy. By harnessing organic waste materials and turning them into useful energy, biogas offers environmental, economic, and social benefits. Here, we’ll explore what biogas is, how…
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New energy rules leave UK homes underinsured and exposed
New energy efficiency rules are reshaping how homes are built and renovated across the UK. The Future Homes Standard, tougher EPC requirements, and Scotland’s Heat in Buildings Bill are all driving upgrades in insulation, heating, and energy performance. While these measures will cut carbon and lower bills, experts warn they could also leave thousands of…
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Baptist Health Medical Center Applies Its Own Energy Efficiency Prescription – CCR-Mag.com
Healthcare facilities require a substantial amount of energy to operate. In fact, the average hospital consumes approximately 250% more energy than a comparably sized commercial building, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. As hospitals face increasing financial pressure to boost revenue while cutting costs, many are turning to energy-reduction initiatives as a strategic remedy.…
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Sodium-ion battery maker Natron Energy shuts down, halts $1.4B factory plans
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Sodium-ion battery manufacturer Natron Energy has ceased operations, according to its website, halting plans for a giant factory in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The Santa Clara, California-based company did not immediately respond to requests for…
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What US Builders Can Learn From UK Commercial Energy Sources
The United Kingdom’s energy sector’s mindset, forged by scarcity and high costs, has become its greatest strategic advantage. Driven by high costs from declining domestic reserves and a reliance on imports, efficiency became a critical financial necessity. Strong policy commitments to a low-carbon future cemented this direction, creating a world-class model for valuing energy. This…
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JLL Expands Energy Advisory with New Practice Lead
JLL announced today that it has hired Brian Rappaport as the Financial Procurement and Advisory Practice Lead for JLL’s Energy Advisory and Sustainability team where he will leverage his more than 20 years of experience in energy infrastructure development, structured origination, and renewable energy solutions to assist investor and occupier clients with their strategic planning, energy sourcing,…
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JLL Expands Energy Advisory, Sustainability Team with New Hire
JLL announced today that it has hired Sean Salas as Vice President, Energy Advisory Sales, to focus on strategic business development, strengthening client relationships and delivering energy advisory solutions across the United States. In his new role with JLL’s Energy Advisory and Sustainability team, Salas will leverage his extensive experience in and knowledge of energy…
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Boosting Commercial Energy Efficiency with Insulation
Commercial property owners constantly seek ways to lower operating costs and reduce energy waste, and spray foam insulation plays a part in many conversations, even when the phrasing feels awkward. Advances in insulation materials and techniques are becoming pivotal in achieving higher thermal performance, lowering heating and cooling demands, and enhancing occupant comfort. By tracing…
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Electric Boilers Speed Up Europe’s Clean Energy Shift
Across Europe, high-voltage electrode boilers are quietly becoming a key part of the continent’s clean energy transition. In countries like Finland, these systems are being deployed to support decarbonization goals, reduce emissions from heating networks, and help stabilize power grids increasingly powered by variable renewable sources. As the EU advances its Green Deal and REPowerEU…