Explore 5 Megatrends to Reduce Energy Consumption and Boost Business Bottom Line at EMEX London - Seite 2

2. Technology is fast evolving 

With over 130 exhibitors ranging from major utilities to brokers and consultants, equipment manufacturers to training companies and showcasing a broad range of energy efficient solutions and services under one roof, EMEX has become a unique opportunity to learn about the new technology, systems and services available in this fast-changing environment. Many case studies will be shared in the Facilities, Technology and Innovation theatre

3. Being flexible in your energy supply can be a very compelling investment 

DSR creates opportunities for flexible businesses to earn revenue by supporting National Grid in times of peak demand or system stress by shifting or reducing demand, or by making capacity available through renewable on-site generation when required.

The Flexible Power Zone, in partnership with Power Responsive (National Grid). This area is designed for the uninitiated to understand and evaluate this widely talked about opportunity.

4. On-site generation, renewable, EV and the energy storage revolution the energy sector. 

Corporations are realising that shifting to more efficient, environmentally friendly renewable energy can be important to bottom lines. Businesses should embrace renewables as a way to find and improve efficiencies and reduce energy costs.

Batteries are the hot topic of the moment, so get a grip on technology development and the necessary changes in the electricity codes to increase the income generated by batteries.

In the Renewable Energy, Supply and Storage Theatre, you can learn about the main challenges when considering the installation of all types of on-site generation and gather key learnings to effectively deploy it and gain commercial benefits.

While renewable energy needs to replace traditional energy, electric vehicles need to replace fossil fuel vehicles. July 2018 saw the introduction of the government's Road to Zero strategy. Specifically, this sets out plans to reform building regulations to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle charge points, invest in new charging infrastructure, and ban the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars from 2040.

5. Taxes and regulations are changing 

• From April 2019, the rules on energy and carbon reporting are changing. Under the new SECR framework, the government estimates that around 11,900 businesses will be required to report annually on their energy and carbon performance with many that will have to do it for the first time
• Get prepared for ESOS Phase 2 and the latest version of ISO 50001 certification. Plan well ahead to ensure a smooth process for ESOS Phase 2 that has a deadline on 5 December 2019 and an easy transition to ISO 50001:2018 by August 2021. ESOS Lead Assessors will provide first-hand experience from ESOS phase 1 while leading experts from BSI, DNV GL, SGS and BRE will be at the show to help to transition or get certified to the revised standard.

6. Collaboration and knowledge sharing