commercial buildings

Case study: flexible boiler for busy restaurant

Paul Hawkins looks at how the latest modular commercial boiler systems can provide a flexible, space-saving solution without compromising output. At Vokèra by Riello we believe the concept of system flexibility holds the key to meeting the diverse needs of the commercial sector. Indeed, we know from our extensive experience of working with specifiers and […]

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Collaboration announced between Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and UKGBC

The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and the UKGBC will collaborate on research and data sharing, and pilot initiatives and standardisation. This partnership will combine the alliance’s sector-specific expertise and reach into the hospitality industry with UKGBC’s technical expertise to enable both organisations to enhance the sustainability of new and existing hotel properties. Glenn Mandziuk, CEO, Sustainable […]

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Cool solutions for convenience stores

With the grocery sector producing the biggest share of retail’s carbon emissions, improving the energy efficiency of systems that keep refrigeration equipment at accurate temperatures for food safety will also be key to meeting the British Retail Consortium’s commitment to net zero by 2040. Gareth Ash, Marketing Communications Manager at Danfoss, considers the solutions for […]

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Waitrose accelerates heat pump plans

Waitrose has revealed its plans to speed up the installation of heat pumps in its stores to combat rising energy prices. It is switching from fossil fuel heating to electric heat pumps in stores, with 100% of the electricity it purchases already coming from zero carbon UK-based renewable energy sources. By 2028 it will have […]

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DIGITAL FESTIVAL: Decarbonising Food & Drink

Next month elemental is running a three-day digital festival – from 6th to 8th December – looking at some of the challenges facing food & drink businesses looking to decarbonise their buildings. Energy efficiency in food production – 11am, 6th December First up on 6th December, we have a session hosted by Rachel England addressing food production […]

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