www.eibi.co.uk SEPTEMBER 2026 PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY Contents eibi.co.uk


ENERGY IN RETAIL, HOTELS & LEISURE


In this issue Smart Buildings


Commercial Heating Systems Energy in Retail, Hotels & Leisure


CPD Module: Proactive Energy Management


29 Healthy building or effi cient buildings? Why hotels don't have to choose


Reasons to visit this year’s Smart Buildings Show Infrared heating solution for historic church How real-time analytics can reduce energy costs NEWS � FEATURES � INTERVIEWS � REVIEWS � PRODUCT PROFILES � CPD MODULE � DIRECTORY EIBI_0926_001_COVER V3_(T)_(H)_(J)_(P).indd 1 08/09/2026 15:45 18 On The Cover


Retail environments are becoming increasingly connected, with intelligent lighting helping spaces respond to changing occupancy and operating conditions. From shopping centres to individual stores, connected controls can improve energy effi ciency, reduce unnecessary consumption and maintenance, while supporting the customer experience and wider sustainability goals.


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FEATURES SMART BUILDINGS


12 Digitalising pumps: Unlocking energy effi ciency across buildings Wayne Rose explores the opportunities presented by connected pumping systems


14 From energy data to factory effi ciency Machine-level energy data can reveal hidden ineffi ciencies, support maintenance and reduce manufacturing costs, says Beth Ragdale


16 The benefi ts of connected buildings and remote building operations Honeywell outlines the benefi ts of continuous monitoring and cloud-based platforms


17 Product highlights The latest technology from SAV Systems and Sontay


18 Smart Buildings Show Preview Discover all that awaits at this year's show in London this October


19 Smart Buildings Show Preview Check out the full Conference Programme


COMMERCIAL HEATING


25 Smarter heating for a new era of commercial buildings Nathan Tranter makes the case for investment


26 Better heating options for bigger spaces What to consider when specifying radiators, according to Richard Lister


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27 Product round-up Beijer Ref, Navien, Panasonic and Herschel Infrared


28 Product round-up SPC, AVC UK, Baxi and Bosch Commercial & Industrial


REGULARS 06 News Update


11 The Warren Report Who's on the wrong side of history?


21 Fundamentals CPD Series 24.03 – The business case for energy management


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Gareth Veal explains the benefi ts


20 Products in Action


Application stories involving compressed air, insulation, a solar canopy and natural ventilation


33 New Products


The latest solutions form Trane, Socomec, AMPD Energy and Collingwood Lighting


34 Talking Heads


Why development delivery depends on energy independence, by Stuart Campbell


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Reducing carbon emissions does not have to come at a cost to guest comfort, says Matt Maleki


30 Smart lighting is transforming retail


Intelligent lighting is playing an increasingly important role, says Anthony Barrow


31 Where hotel energy actually goes


Martin Passingham focuses on HVAC and hot water


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