Helena Palomo

Partner Spotlight: ACORUS-ENEOR (France)

For this Partner Spotlight we would like to highlight one of Spacewell Energy’s long-standing partners: ACORUS-ENEOR. Founded in 2010, this independent engineering company is a pioneer in the field of real energy performance in buildings. It has 4 offices across Europe and is involved in the entire value chain, from the design to the operation of complex structures with high environmental ambitions.

As a leader in this field, ACORUS-ENEOR supports prestigious companies such as LVMH, Saint-Gobain, the Futuroscope Park and the UN in their energy challenges.

In this article, you’ll find out how this Energy Services Company (ESCO) meets its customers’ energy challenges, using our Energy Management System (EMS).

Italy’s Golden Power Law: What it Means for Smart Buildings and Investors

by Helena Palomo

Compliance with italian golden power law

In recent years, European countries have significantly tightened their rules on foreign investment in strategic sectors. That’s the case in Italy and the so-called “Golden Power” law, which allows the government to intervene in transactions involving critical assets and technology. Initially affecting defense and telecom deals, this law has a broader reach and includes areas … Read more

A Practical Guide to UK Workplace Compliance and Asset-based Maintenance Planning

by Helena Palomo

Across the UK, estates and facilities teams are juggling an expanding list of statutory obligations: Legionella control under L8 and HSG274, gas safety regulations, BS 7671 electrical testing, fire safety under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, LOLER and Lifts Regulations, pressure systems (PSSR), asbestos management (CAR 2012), F‑Gas, ventilation standards, and the new Building … Read more

How to Migrate from your current EMS into Spacewell Energy

by Helena Palomo

Switching energy management systems can feel risky, especially when you already have a platform in place and years of historical data to protect. Yet staying with a solution that is complex, inflexible, or difficult to use can quietly limit your savings potential and slow your net‑zero journey. This article will show how you can move from … Read more

Compliance with the European AI Act: Transparent Development of AI Solutions

by Helena Palomo

Artificial intelligence has moved from experimentation to everyday business use. With that shift comes a new expectation: AI systems must not only perform well, but also operate in a way that is transparent, controlled, and reliable. The EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) marks a major step in that direction. The regulation sets a framework … Read more

Over 40% on Energy Savings at a Packaging Plant: The Case of Ondupet

by Helena Palomo

Ondupet, a recycled PET packaging plant within CL Grupo Industrial, depends largely on compressed air to keep its extrusion and thermoforming lines running. With electricity prices climbing and no clear view of the air demand, the energy team identified an opportunity for efficiency: to monitor how compressed air was being generated and used to identify … Read more

Power up EV charging with one trusted energy intelligence layer

by Helena Palomo

Power up your EV charging business with a single, trusted energy intelligence layer that reconciles every kWh you buy with every kWh you bill across all sites, all clients and all countries. Spacewell Energy gives EV charging providers one place to see, understand, and trust their energy data across an entire portfolio. From a handful of pilot sites to … Read more

Spacewell launches Italian website to support growth in Southern Europe

by Helena Palomo

Spacewell is pleased to announce the launch of its Italian website, marking an important step in our continued expansion across Southern Europe. This development reflects our commitment to being closer to customers and partners in the region. To support this growth, we’ve also welcomed new Italian colleagues to the team across several functions, from Sales … Read more

Spacewell Obtains Cyber Essentials Plus Certification in the UK

by Helena Palomo

Spacewell has achieved the UK Cyber Essentials Plus certification, further strengthening our position as a trusted and secure technology partner for our clients in the UK market. Cyber Essentials Plus is the highest level of certification under the UK government‑backed Cyber Essentials scheme, led by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It requires an independent … Read more

Cutting down gas consumption and energy costs in Steel Production: Siderúrgica Balboa

by Helena Palomo

Steelmaking is one of the most energy- and carbon-heavy industries, contributing a large portion of global energy demand and CO₂ emissions. Because production relies on energy-heavy processes, even small efficiency gains can have a meaningful impact on operating costs and emissions. Siderúrgica Balboa is a Spanish steel plant that forms part of CL Grupo Industrial, … Read more

Rethinking Office Operations in a Scenario of Growing Energy Costs

by Helena Palomo

Energy prices have become a volatile strategic risk for organizations for several years now. Geopolitical decisions, tensions, and war affect them enormously and have turned energy efficiency into a strategic decision for business. The surging prices of oil and gas turn into higher utility bills, making operational budgets harder to plan and raising questions about … Read more