Tag: energy
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Could Trump’s trade war make green energy cheaper in the UK?
As the US under President Donald Trump escalates tariffs on Chinese goods – particularly clean energy components – industry insiders say the UK could become a key alternative market. The trade war may divert solar panels, batteries, wind turbine parts and heat pump components from the US to Europe, increasing supply and driving down costs.…
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Solar Battery Storage: The Key to Energy Independence in 2025
Commercial solar panel installation projects are transforming the energy landscape for businesses across the country, offering unprecedented opportunities for cost savings and operational resilience. Forward-thinking facility managers and property owners are increasingly incorporating large-scale commercial solar panel installation solutions that pair photovoltaic systems with advanced battery storage technologies. The Strategic Advantage of Solar-Plus-Storage for Commercial…
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Smart Partnership Unlocks Innovative HVAC Energy Savings
Encycle Technologies, Inc., a data-driven technology company that deploys autonomous intelligence and analytics to improve commercial HVAC management, has partnered with Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, to expand the market availability of energy efficiency and demand-side management solutions. Encycle’s Swarm Logic® software will now integrate with Copeland’s Sensi smart thermostats to provide light commercial customers with cost-effective solutions…
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How to Decommission Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
As renewable energy generation continues to grow, the use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in solar farms has become increasingly important for stabilizing the grid and enabling the integration of intermittent solar and wind power. The permitting process to build a BESS facility often requires a formal plan for site decommissioning and disposal, even…
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How Building Orientation Impacts Energy Efficiency and Comfort
When it comes to cutting energy costs, most people think about double-glazed windows, solar panels, or high-efficiency appliances. But what if the biggest impact came from something much simpler, like how your home is positioned? The correct orientation can harness winter sunlight, block summer heat, and even improve natural airflow. More than energy savings, it’s…
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Christopher Grey Talks MA Building & Energy Codes at FGIA
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, learned about the building, energy and stretch codes in the state of Massachusetts in a presentation about the complexity of backstop calculations from presenter Christopher Grey (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger). In this presentation, Grey provided an overview of the 2023…
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Energy bill increase to fund pylon discounts as all households forced to pay 80p more
Households across the UK will see an increase of 80p in their annual energy bills to help fund discounts for people living near new or upgraded electricity pylons. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed the plan, stating that these slight energy price rises would be used to compensate those who live in close proximity to pylons…
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IRA credits, energy demand continue to drive renewables investments
Dive Brief: The financial case for renewable energy projects is still strong, say industry leaders and analysts, even as President Trump introduces uncertainty into the market with new tariffs, policies that prioritize fossil fuel development, and his pledge to work with Congress to claw back funds from the Inflation Reduction Act. The IRA’s investment tax…
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JLL: Energy & Resilience Drive Industrial Real Estate
The industrial and logistics real estate landscape is at a critical point. After several years of unprecedented growth, owners, investors and occupiers are reassessing assets and location strategies as energy management, resilience, and cost efficiency have become top priorities. JLL’s latest report – Powering Operational Excellence – reveals how energy management and resilience are reshaping leasing decisions in…
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Public builders bullish on infrastructure, data centers, energy
Uncertainty has become a familiar backdrop now for most public construction firms — whether in the form of shifting regulatory policies, tariff threats or questions over federal infrastructure funding. However, according to the latest round of earnings reports from the country’s largest public construction firms, executives largely brushed off these concerns, emphasizing strong demand and…