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'Green' commercial buildings attract higher rents, UK real estate survey finds

Business Green

That is the conclusion from a new poll of 50 real estate managers in the UK, which found 82 per cent had seen their more energy efficient commercial properties rise in value by between 16 and 25 per cent compared to buildings that cannot command so-called 'green premia'.

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Smart meters help Danish company record €135,000 in annual savings

Smart Energy International

Himmerland Boligforening, a Danish housing association, has announced that it has so far achieved €135,000 in savings per annum owing to smart meters the company has deployed for heat, water and electric customers. As a result, both the consumer and Himmerland Boligforening are able to access usage data on an hourly basis.

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One of Portugal’s tallest residential buildings taps Siemens for optimised EV charging

Smart Energy International

According to Siemens Smart Infrastructure, the dashboards present comprehensive information to the building manager or operator who can instantly view all information about each charger, as well as monitor energy consumption in real time. It is set to be the tallest residential spot in Lisbon’s city centre.

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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

The ROI Of Sustainability in Business. There is general consensus among business leaders and investors that business success today requires a commitment to sustainability. The Financial Risk of Not Being Sustainable. There is company risk in not being sustainable, both to the planet and to the business.

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The Undeniable Value of Eco-Conscious Homes — How Homeowners and Developers Can Make a Difference

The Environmental Blog

Some of the most popular ecological improvements included the installation of smart thermostats and Energy Star appliances, proving that making a change can be achieved in small ways. While upgrading household appliances can be a great way to conserve energy, building a home in a way that is kind to the environment is a possibility as well.

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Smart Energy Finances: CPower closes Centrica demand response acquisition

Smart Energy International

Centre stage in this week’s Smart Energy Finances is the closing of an acquisition by CPower. CPower helps DER owners with flexible capacity across industries, including big box retail, commercial real estate, data centers, crypto mining sites, education, healthcare and government, and manufacturing. GW of #DER capacity!

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Tata Power Trading and partners offer smart energy efficiency solutions

Smart Energy International

Power company Tata Power Trading Company Limited (TPTCL) and 75F Smart Innovations India have signed an agreement to jointly promote building automation and energy-efficiency solutions in the commercial building space. The need for efficiency.