Energy flexibility in commercial buildings

Energy flexibility in commercial buildings: why a good contract starts with usage-level data

Posted on 20 July 2026

Energy flexibility in commercial buildings refers to the ability to adjust electricity consumption, generation or storage to better match usage patterns with moments when electricity is more available, cheaper, or less carbon-intensive. In practice, this mainly means temporarily shifting certain controllable electrical loads, without compromising comfort or day-to-day operations....

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Building Energy Efficiency: A Shared Strategy Between Owners, Occupiers and Operators

Posted on 4 June 2026

In a context where commercial buildings account for a significant share of energy consumption and carbon emissions, building energy efficiency has become a strategic priority shared by owners, occupiers and operators alike. Reducing consumption and following a carbon trajectory: these objectives concern all stakeholders. ...

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LEED Certification for Existing Retail Stores: Data Strategy & Energy Performance

Posted on 4 March 2026

As ESG requirements, CSRD regulations and climate commitments continue to intensify, retail and luxury brands are rethinking the way their physical stores are designed, operated and measured. In this context, certifications such as the LEED certification are no longer viewed as optional sustainability labels, but as strategic frameworks that structure performance, credibility and long-term value...

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New Multisite Reports: a new feature for portfolio-level energy performance management

Posted on 27 January 2026

Managing energy performance across an entire portfolio is an increasingly complex challenge for energy managers, sustainability leaders and operational teams. When overseeing multiple buildings — sometimes spread across different regions, countries or business units — consolidating data, quickly identifying deviations and prioritising actions is essential… yet often difficult....

ISO 50 001 certification: What the new EU Energy Directive changes

Posted on 26 January 2026

Faced with increasingly demanding energy performance goals, the energy transition is entering a new phase. A new European directive adopted in 2023 marks a significant turning point: it requires all EU member states to implement regulations making the adoption of an Energy Management System (EnMS), based on the ISO 50 001 certification, mandatory for companies...

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ISO 50001 Energy Management: how Sercel structures its energy performance with end-use data

Posted on 2 December 2025

Implementing an Energy Management System (EnMS) compliant with ISO 50001 enables companies to combine environmental performance, cost control and regulatory compliance. At Sercel, an industrial equipment manufacturer within the Viridien group, the ISO 50001 Energy Management System has become a key lever to optimise the energy performance of production sites in France, the United States, the...

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Visualise the real impact of your Energy Performance Actions (EPA) with Time Periods Comparison!

Posted on 30 September 2025

In energy performance initiatives, it’s often challenging to precisely quantify the impact of an implemented action or, conversely, to measure a drift. Did the new heating system control actually pay off? And how can you prove it?   To answer these questions, Smart Impulse has developed a new time period comparison analysis feature on its platform, available...

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Energy Metering Plan: 6 steps to Smarter Energy Management

Posted on 12 September 2025

Effectively managing energy consumption is one of the biggest challenges for building owners and managers today. Beyond reducing costs, a well-designed Energy Metering Plan is essential for improving efficiency, supporting sustainability objectives, and ensuring long-term building performance. It also plays an important role in achieving international environmental certifications and standards such as LEED, BREEAM In-Use,...