Everything is in place: ambition, technology and profitability. But the energy efficiency of buildings is being slowed down by one thing, capital. What is now required is financing that can quickly reach property owners and accelerate energy and sustainability performance.   This is according to Jesper Jonsteg, CEO and founder of Rison Capital, which works to connect institutional in...

As energy demand grows faster than new production, grids, industry and property owners are all under pressure. At the same time, new opportunities are opening up for those who dare to think systemically. “When energy is used more intelligently, capacity is freed up for other parts of society,” says Per-Henrik Persson, CEO of Buddy Energy.   For decades, electricity in Sweden has ...

To meet climate targets, new ways of working, new collaborations and above all a willingness to actually act are required. That is the view of Oliver Larsson, CEO of Energy Machines, who explains how it is possible to think systematically, collaborate across boundaries and use energy more intelligently instead of simply producing more.   The property sector is in the midst of a decis...

As data storage and digitalisation continue to grow while energy prices are under pressure, data centres are placed in a clear field of tension. Facilities that require large amounts of electricity simultaneously generate significant volumes of excess heat. At a time when sustainability targets, EU regulations and geopolitical uncertainty influence how IT infrastructure is built and operated, n...

Reducing energy use without compromising comfort or profitability is one of the property sector’s greatest challenges, but also one of its greatest opportunities. Peter Lindström, Head of Energy Strategy at Vasakronan, believes the energy issue needs to be elevated from a technical matter to a strategic one, and that the right priorities can both create value and reduce risk.   En...

The Swedish property stock is currently undergoing a comprehensive transition. New regulations, business models and technical solutions are rapidly changing the conditions of the market. For many stakeholders, the energy issue is no longer about individual buildings, but about how entire portfolios and districts can be optimised as one integrated system.   Two people already working ...

The property sector is facing one of its biggest transitions ever. New regulations, climate targets and technological opportunities require a fundamental shift in how the industry thinks and operates. Clima Energy Nordic is the Nordic region’s new meeting place for sustainable and energy efficient buildings, bringing together experts and decision makers to share knowledge and be inspired by c...

The property sector is undergoing a major transition. Through long term commitment, technological development and strong engagement, Platzer has succeeded in reducing its energy use by 40 percent.  “The most important thing is to understand the buildings and work with them continuously,” says Åsa Lindell, Head of Sustainability at Platzer.   Balancing energy efficiency, climate...