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Poor support for reaching net zero with UK hi-tech manufacturers

Envirotec Magazine

New findings on critical plant and equipment data usage within the UK’s hi-tech manufacturing industries appear to reveal slower-than-expected progress toward achieving sustainability and net zero carbon reduction goals. The report’s findings also highlighted that facilities managers are experiencing an average of 12.5

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3 Ways IoT can help reduce carbon emissions

Smart Energy International

Emily Newton, editor-in-chief of Revolutionized Magazine , writes on three use cases where the Internet of Things (IoT) is proving a useful instrument to help reduce carbon emissions. A warehouse may use IoT to automate the management of its HVAC system and lighting, for example, to help make these systems more energy-efficient.

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Camden & Islington councils adopt industrial infrared heating

Envirotec Magazine

London LAs strategically collaborate on sustainable heating system for Hornsey Street Refuse & Recycling Centre Infrared heating specialist Shadow Industrial (SI) has been chosen to refit the heating systems at the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington’s jointly-owned Hornsey Street Refuse & Recycling Centre.

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Comment: Technology will be crucial to the success of vertical farms

Envirotec Magazine

Sustainability challenges in agriculture Outdoor agriculture (pasture and cropland) occupies around half of the planet’s habitable land, and so-called modern agricultural practices have enabled the production of increased food volumes at relatively low prices.

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The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of carbon capture technology for buildings

Envirotec Magazine

Our system also delivers cost-reduction, employee well-being, and sustainability benefits. Our outdoor device is very similar to the HVAC-integrated one, but with a housing around the unit,” says Petri. “We “Capturing CO2 from a building’s air, whether that be its inlet, exhaust, or circulated air, reduces its overall CO2 emissions.

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Get a free home energy audit & help with upgrades

Greenability Magazine

If your home is eligible for energy-efficiency upgrades through PAYS, you get a customized plan outlining improvements available to you that could include insulation, duct sealing or a new HVAC system. PAYS will pay the upfront cost of an HVAC upgrade, attic insulation, air sealing, duct sealing and smart thermostats.

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Are You Tapping into the Power of Electric Thermal Storage?

POWER Magazine

appeared first on POWER Magazine. Reliable electric service is more important than ever, but the push for green energy and rising cost concerns complicate things. Thankfully, several new technologies offer […] The post Are You Tapping into the Power of Electric Thermal Storage?