Category Archives: energy

Climate-KIC Innovation Festival, Valencia, 29-31 October 2014

Posted on 27 November 2014 by marypothitou

The University of Reading as a Climate KIC affiliate provided us with the opportunity to attend a different experience to a traditional academic conference, so that we could benefit from networking with entrepreneurs in the field of climate innovation.   … Continue reading →

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PAUL WILKINSON: WHAT IS A BIM TOOLKIT, AND WHY DO WE NEED IT?

Posted on 21 October 2014 by Emma Hawkins

Paul Wilkinson Technology Consultant for the TSBE Centre writes for CIOB publication Construction Manager: http://bim.construction-manager.co.uk/news/what-exactly-bim-toolkit-and-why-do-we-need-it/

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Climate-KIC Summer School Success

Posted on 19 September 2014 by stephenrichardson

Germany had a rather poor summer this year. Not good news for people with photovoltaic panels on their houses; of which there are many! And they’re going to need a whole lot more if they’re to transition to low carbon … Continue reading →

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Reducing embodied carbon is our next challenge – Blog by Paul King

Posted on 2 May 2014 by Emma Hawkins

http://www.building.co.uk/news/sustainability-news/uk-policy-and-regulation/reducing-embodied-carbon-is-our-next-challenge/5067946.article Paul King is the keynote speaker at the TSBE Centre EngD Conference on the 8th July 2014.

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Capability, not capacity.

Posted on 5 June 2013 by ys028140

The government plans for electricity market reform (EMR) in the UK are going full steam ahead and there is a growing clarity over the form it will take. Contracts for difference are set to phase out and replace current legislation … Continue reading →

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User behaviour in non domestic buildings 6th March Eco Build

Posted on 6 March 2013 by richtetlow

Getting people to do what[p2] you want is all about incentivising them isn’t it? If you offer people money to do something they will do it and if you fine them for not doing something they won’t do it. Simple … Continue reading →

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ICT4S Conference

Posted on 19 February 2013 by Dan Williams

The first ICT4S (ICT for sustainability) conference was held last week (14-16 Feb 2013) in Zurich, Switzerland. In the organisers own words “ICT4S is about utilizing the transformational power of ICTs for making our world more sustainable: saving energy and … Continue reading →

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TSBE Centre host IDC Administrators Meeting 13 Feb 2013

Posted on 14 February 2013 by Emma Hawkins

The TSBE Centre hosted the latest IDC Administrators meeting yesterday. Representatives from IDC and similar Centres from across the UK attended the meeting, together with Paul Wilkinson from the AEngD. The meeting was organised by TSBE Administrator Emma Hawkins. Emma … Continue reading →

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Why renewables DO reduce CO2

Posted on 14 February 2013 by ys028140

There’s a need to give scientists and engineers a platform to explain their research when an individual grabs hold of something and misinterprets it. One of our researchers has taken on an exercise to apply some of his research knowledge … Continue reading →

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Three TSBE researchers shortlisted for prestigious competition

Posted on 14 February 2013 by ys028140

The TSBE is delighted to announce that three of its researchers have been shortlisted for the highly competitive SET for Britain poster competition. The national competition picks research projects that represent the very best research work in the fields of … Continue reading →

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