Saving Energy in Food Stores In the modern retail landscape, managing energy isn’t just a sustainability checkbox—it’s a strategic necessity. Retail businesses in Europe are among the highest energy consumers across industries. In fact, they are responsible for approximately 25% of global emissions, and in the UK alone, the sector spends over £3.3 billion per … Read more
Energy Management for Utilities Utilities across the globe supply thousands of users with electricity, gas and water for their daily activities. At work, while traveling or at home, all of us benefit from the existing infrastructure that brings the supplies directly to us. Thanks to years of innovation, development and deployment of networks, access to … Read more
Saving Energy in Public Buildings: A Case Study Publicly managed or owned buildings represent a significant part of the overall building stock and they are all around us. In reality, it doesn’t really matter if a building is public or private, it contributes on similar terms to energy consumption, carbon emissions and contributes to energy … Read more
If you work in the Higher Education sector, you’re well aware of the crucial role that Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) plays in maintaining a healthy environment for students, teachers, and other visitors. Whether it’s classrooms, libraries, labs, or other areas, it’s essential to maintain optimal IAQ levels to promote the well-being and productivity of everyone … Read more
Handling Costs and Energy Management in Hotels With high occupancy rates, hotels operate around the clock, consuming vast amounts of energy. This constant demand can make utility costs unpredictable and increasingly unaffordable, especially with fluctuating energy prices. Energy use across systems like HVAC, lighting and water heating can easily spiral out of control without proper … Read more
Las Arenas Shopping Center in Barcelona is more than just an iconic landmark—it’s a bustling hub with over 100 shops, 10 million visitors annually, and more than 106,000 square meters of retail space. But managing energy consumption across such a vast and complex facility posed a serious operational challenge. MERLIN Properties, the real estate giant … Read more
The Spanish company Comansa has been manufacturing tower cranes for the construction industry since 1962. In 2001 it began its international expansion, moving into the United States and Canada. And in 2006 it began to expand into China, with a production center and branch office to serve the Asian markets. Although they were very competitive … Read more
Sustainable Refurbishment of a Heritage Site The Art Nouveau complex that houses the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau was restored between 2010 and 2014. In addition to recovering the original artistic and architectural elements, steps were also taken to adapt the space and infrastructure to make it fit for the future, including … Read more
Energy management in universities with multiple campuses, buildings and users is a challenge and this is without mention the rising energy costs. Once your university’s spending plans are finalized, it is likely that energy bills won’t add up. Therefore, you may ask yourself how to use energy more efficiently and where you can save costs. These … Read more
In the world of retail, energy consumption is both a cost and sustainability challenge—especially for supermarkets. These stores operate long hours, rely on energy-intensive systems like refrigeration and HVAC, and manage perishable goods that demand a tightly controlled environment. One standout example of energy transformation in retail comes from SUPERSPAR Despatch, a 2,000 m² store … Read more
The Radisson Hotel at East Midlands Airport is a 218 bedroom hotel featuring extensive conference facilities, swimming pool and leisure facilities. Built to BREEAM standards, it’s considered one of the greenest hotels in the UK. It earned the “eco-hotel” label due to sustainable construction and other green practices. Energy efficiency was part of the design and … Read more
