Sean Kelly, MEP and senior member of the EU’s Energy Committee, says a neighbourhood approach is essential in our pursuit of energy efficiency. Looking at scale rather than just individual building level offers additional ways to reach ecological, climate, energy usage and social goals in the building sector. These ways are not available with a...Read More

In the latest issue of Building Services Engineering Franziska Mohr, Policy and Communication Adviser, European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Association (EFCA), says engineers must completely rethink the technical profile of physical structures to minimise their ecological impact. Furthermore, she believes that consulting engineers have the knowledge and expertise to adapt to climate change, reinforce resilience,...Read More

Commercial building owners are set get a Fit for 55 wake-up call when EU regulations to mitigate climate change are enforced, starting in late 2022. Here Phil Kane, Eaton’s Country Manager for Ireland, explains how they can anticipate the changes, reduce their buildings’ energy costs, and ease grid congestion. Good intentions can be tough to...Read More