Throughout history, there have been several initiatives from organisations, countries or regions to unify people, share economy and assets, or divide the responsibilities between each member of a group. However, several initiatives that involve giving control to the masses have ended up being politicised, or created debates on whether one economic system is better than […]
Year: 2020
How can a house become more sustainable?
Some years ago, thinking about the environment, and wanting to reduce our consumption of energy, were often frowned upon. People would call you a hippie, or try to make fun of your ecological endeavours. Of course, this was not the case for everyone, but being eco-friendly was definitely not so cool. Luckily, with the amount […]
Mini Guide to Finding the Right Energy Plan
If you are a business owner, you know how much of your annual operating budget goes toward your energy costs. Running a business of any size requires overhead costs, and the necessity of keeping your lights on and HVAC running is an ever-present reality – especially if you are a business that welcomes customers through […]
Gamification: A Tool to Build Energy Consumers Engagement
Through its educational virtues and its playful dimension, game is a powerful lever for raising awareness of complex issues. These past years this principle has taken on new importance thanks to the expansion of new technologies. Indeed, whether it is a competition, applications to help people discover a sector, serious games…, the frontier between the […]
10 Business Models to Accelerate Utilities Digital Transformation
The way we produce and supply energy, also known as the energy value chain, is undergoing a major shift these days. For utilities, what were once easily predictable, low-risk and safe investments are quickly turning into liabilities. As one analyst recently told the Economist, “Never in recent history has the deployment of capital been more […]
SCADA vs EMS: 7 Essential Differences
At the start of an energy efficiency project, you’ll need to decide which system you want to put in place. You may have come across the terms SCADA and EMS. For anyone not familiar with industrial and energy management systems you will need to understand the difference and work out which one is right for […]
The disruptive Blockchain Technology is transforming the Energy Sector
For the last few years, Blockchain technology has been one of the most mentioned terms, not only in the world of IT, but also in finance (FinTech) and banking, where it has been most disruptive, as it is what makes it possible for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several others to exist and be usable.
7 Reasons why Manufacturing will become more sustainable
According to The US Environmental Protection Agency, “sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products, through economically-sound processes that minimise negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources.” This is a succinct and accurate definition. But it doesn’t even begin to show the scope of impact sustainability has had and will continue to have […]
How will buildings be affected by the Coronavirus?
An interesting topic to consider, is the impact the Coronavirus is going to have on buildings, and their infrastructure for the facility managers. There is no doubt that on an economic and financial level, the real estate sector will be affected by the current situation and will most likely suffer a black period before being […]
7 Measures to prepare your buildings for reopening after COVID-19
What can we do in our buildings to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection? Are there measures beyond complete disinfection of work spaces to facilitate re-entry? These are questions we have received from many customers over the past few weeks. In our article this week, we’ll outline 7 Measures you can take to prepare your […]