Investment in energy efficiency markets around the world have been pegged at around US$300 million in 2011 – a level on a par with global investments in renewable energy or fossil-fueled power generation – the International Energy Agency (IEA) today announced. However, there is still a “huge opportunity going unrealised”, it said. IEA Untapped Potential Chart “The scale of global investment... 

ZSL London Zoo has been officially recognised as the world’s first Low Energy Company (LEC). It gained the official status after putting its staff through basic energy management training, using courses approved by the Energy Managers Association’s (EMA) sister company the Carbon Management Association – a condition of gaining LEC status. Often under-prioritised, energy is the lifeblood... 

Chris George, head of energy and environment at Whitbread, speaks to Energy Demand about over-legislation, Whitbread’s carbon version of Space Invaders, and why the UK needs a Dig For Victory programme for energy. Whitbread has published a target to cut its carbon emissions by 25% by 2017, but it has not published its energy use target – can you explain why you’ve chosen to publicly measure... 

Last year’s conference We are excited to announce that Energy Demand and the EMA will be a Partner at this year’s LuxLive 20-21 November at Earls Court, London. The UK’s biggest lighting event provides a unique opportunity to meet the world’s biggest brands, hear from experts in more than 70 hours of free talks and be inspired by the latest tech in new, dynamic, interactive features. Best...