Efficiency

Technology

Europe dominates global smart gas meter market

New report claims Europe has seized title of largest smart gas meter market from the US

clock 13 October 2016 • 2 min read

Infrastructure

An energy first as UK successfully transmits data via national electricity grid

New technology is a significant step towards the creation of virtual power stations that would enable smarter electricity use by homes and businesses

clock 11 October 2016 • 4 min read

Buildings

Green buildings better for health and productivity, Harvard research finds

New Harvard study finds workers in green-certified buildings score better in a range of metrics including cognitive function tests

clock 07 October 2016 • 2 min read

Policy

Could Conservatives deliver a new green economic narrative by going back to the future?

John Alker argues much of the work to deliver a credible industrial strategy and quality of life agenda has already been undertaken by Theresa May's ministers - 10 years ago.

clock 05 October 2016 • 3 min read

Efficiency

Switchee smart thermostat banks seed funding

Company secures over £600,000 in funding to support development of smart technology that's capable of detecting occupancy and has humidity, pressure and light sensors

clock 04 October 2016 • 1 min read

Infrastructure

Moixa unveils solar-plus-storage package

Energy storage specialist launches £4,995 solar and home battery installation deal

clock 04 October 2016 • 2 min read

Wind

Study: Tech innovations could cut offshore wind energy costs by a third by 2030

Levelised cost of energy from Europe's offshore wind farms could drop drastically if improved technical measures implemented, concludes new report

clock 03 October 2016 • 2 min read

Efficiency

Gooee sets sights on LED expansion with $8m funding deal

Funding agreement with Silicon Valley Bank will enable Gooee to further develop its Internet of Things LED lighting platform

clock 30 September 2016 • 1 min read

Efficiency

Official predictions of future energy use have one thing in common - they are all wrong

Andrew Warren argues that for 50 years governments have over-predicted future energy use, and they are continuing to make the same mistake

clock 28 September 2016 • 5 min read

Infrastructure

Government defends smart meter programme as IoD calls for review

Influential business group criticises "unnecessarily complex technology" of smart meters, but supporters argue they are essential infrastructure

clock 23 September 2016 • 5 min read