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Pinsent Mason implements DSR energy reduction solution for London HQ

Smart Energy International

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has introduced a demand side response (DSR) energy reduction green technology to its London headquarters to mitigate their energy usage and emissions. The smart IoT controller integrates with Pinsent Masons’ own building controls systems. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Plugging into electricity’s energy challenge

Envirotec Magazine

According to the International Energy Agency, global electricity demand rose by more than 6% in 2021, the largest increase since the recovery from the financial crisis in 2010. Due to demand, even with the rapid growth of renewably generated energy, electricity generation from coal and gas is at record levels.

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Think smart; act smart; win smart

Smart Energy International

In the context of the current crisis, with ambitious 2030 and 2050 climate targets set in the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Package to become more independent of imports, the time to accelerate and complete the large-scale rollout of smart meters across Europe is now. Consumers should get their energy consumption data for free.

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Q&A: Gearing up for smart meter mass rollout

Envirotec Magazine

In this Q&A, Andrew Welsh, discusses the sector’s readiness, and how the company is gearing-up for a rapid increase in demand. As of September 2023 , the Environment Agency reported that an estimated 14% of households in England had smart meters, a figure expected to rise to around 40% by 2030 – and to 65% by 2050.

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Top universities launch new £8m home energy data project

Business Green

University of Oxford and UCL to investigate how uptake of zero carbon technologies will impact future energy demand. Energy use in homes is responsible for almost a fifth of the UK's carbon emissions, as well as being the biggest driver of increased energy demands during periods of peak pressure on the grid.

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The rise of smart water

Envirotec Magazine

This would also help flatten the demand curve on the network, enhancing network resilience while providing consumers more cost-effective billing options. The UN predicts that almost 70% of the world’s population will inhabit cities by 2050. Reducing or eliminating the need for vans or transport for manual meter readers.

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Home energy usage data goes under spotlight in UK

Smart Energy International

A new Energy Demand Observatory and Laboratory will gather data on energy usage in UK homes, in order to inform future measures to reduce carbon emissions. To reach the goal of net zero emissions by 2050, domestic energy consumption is becoming increasingly electrified, with for example the move to electric vehicles and heat pumps.