Mitigating Urban Heatwaves: Strategies for Cooling Cities IoT technology, for instance, has proven to make a huge difference in the way facilities operate. However, it hasn’t been used to explore climate control, and that’s an area with huge potential, as it can change how we cope with climate change. How IoT Can Optimise Energy Usage […]
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With the rise in extreme weather events attributed to climate change, the energy sector in Europe and the UK is under increasing pressure to find solutions to power outages that affect millions. In this article, we explain how Smart Grid Technology for Extreme Weather, particularly through companies like OakTree Power, can help. The Challenge: Extreme
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In the quest for a sustainable and eco-friendly future, OakTree Power emerges as a pioneer, introducing cutting-edge building-to-grid solutions that redefine the relationship between buildings and the energy grid. At the heart of this transformation is OakTree Power’s bespoke Acorn Panel platform, a pioneering endeavour that not only optimises energy efficiency but also empowers building
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OakTree Power launched in August 2020 with three employees. Chantel took over as CEO in March 2022 and committed to creating an equal gender balance within the business, against the backdrop of a male-dominated industry. She has since grown the team to 11 people, in which the majority are women while scaling the business exponentially.
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Energy bills in the UK have been rapidly increasing in the past year, leaving many wondering what they can do to reduce the amount they are paying. With this in mind, many workers are using this as an opportunity to halt their remote working and return to the office as a means to save money. Truth
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Reports that the UK might miss out on net zero carbon targets has served as an alert for all industries to do better – including the commercial property industry. An initial thought would be to simply build more ‘green’ buildings, but that wouldn’t exactly help, as it’s our existing buildings that need to change if
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A few months ago, the ex-chancellor promised to make Britain the ‘world’s first net-zero-aligned financial centre’. The objective sounded promising for the future of the industry, as it would make the UK’s commercial buildings more attractive, and arguably position UK-based facilities managers as pioneers in sustainability. However, the latest progress report from the Climate Change Committee suggests
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How can businesses can shield workplaces from energy costs in 2023 and beyond? Just when we all thought that working from home would become the norm, the cost-of-living crisis pushed many to return back to the office. Energy costs went through the roof, and employees saw the office comeback as an opportunity to save on their energy
It’s reassuring to hear the news that the government will renew its support to sectors hit by the energy crisis, however we all need to realise that this handout isn’t sustainable in the long run. The scheme isn’t attached to carbon emission and energy reduction commitments, which means that it’s simply putting the fire out
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Understanding non-essential electricity usage is not only crucial for combating climate change but also for mitigating the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Rather than treating this as a temporary concern, it is vital for both households and businesses to realise that not all electricity usage is critical at all times. Ignoring this can lead to significant financial
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