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Theme : Energy & Renewables
Oct 3rd 2025
IESVE Ranked #1 Energy Modeling Software in Latest AIA 2030 Report

Last week, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released its annual 2030 By the Numbers report, providing a comprehensive snapshot of how the architecture and engineering...

Sep 9th 2025
VE User Award – Asia Honourable Mention: Najib Bin Hanapi

Congratulations to Najib, who received an Honourable Mention in our VE User of the Year awards for this optimised housing design that works with the Malaysian climate to...

Jul 10th 2025
IES at the Forefront of Next-Generation Energy Certificates with SmartLivingEPC

The global push towards a climate-neutral future has placed the building sector under an intense spotlight. Responsible for approximately 40% of energy consumption and 36% of...

Jul 9th 2025
Unlocking Hidden Energy & Cost Savings in UK Schools

We have all felt the impact of rising energy costs in recent years, and the education sector is no exception. In 2023/24, energy expenditure in UK schools reached a staggering...

Jun 12th 2025
HGA Uncover 54% Carbon Emissions Savings for MetroHealth's Glick Center with IESVE

HGA used IESVE in this award winning project to help MetroHealth’s Glick Center achieve LEED Silver certification, identifying $434,500 in energy cost savings, 54% carbon...

May 8th 2025
How much do we really know about EV charging behaviour—and are current energy models getting it wrong?

Most energy models rely on assumptions rather than real-world data, leading to inaccurate predictions about EV charging demand. Our latest study analyzes real charging data from...

Apr 30th 2025
ASHRAE 209: Expert Q&A with Mohamad Wathaifi

The ASHRAE 209 Standard is an essential framework for integrating energy modelling throughout the design, construction, and operation of new buildings or major renovation...

Feb 27th 2025
IES R&D Backs EU Project on District Heating & Cooling

IES R&D is excited to be working on a ground-breaking EU funded project that looks set to transform the future of district heating and cooling (DHC) networks across...

Dec 5th 2024
Case Study Spotlight: Decarbonising Existing Buildings

To reach net-zero, rethinking what we do with existing buildings is a non-negotiable. From simple operational optimisation interventions, to more in-depth retrofit upgrades and...

Nov 29th 2024
Ensuring Retrofit ROI with Ongoing Performance Tracking

While retrofitting has an important role to play in decarbonising our existing building stock, it’s important to recognise that retrofitting alone won’t get your existing building...

Nov 14th 2024
EECO2: MicroFlo-CFD for Cleanroom Energy Efficiency

EECO2 leverages IESVE's CFD application, MicroFlo-CFD, to demonstrate the potential for using lower air change rates as part of a dynamic ventilation control approach,...

Nov 12th 2024
Increase Confidence in Retrofit Decisions with Dynamic Simulation Modelling

How can you really know you’re making the right retrofit choices for your building? It’s not a straightforward question, and there’s certainly no “one-size-fits-all” solution when...

Oct 24th 2024
New Guide: Energy Modeling for Retrofit and Decarbonisation

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of a brand new guide, exploring the vital role of energy models, data and dynamic simulation tools in improving the performance of...

Sep 30th 2024
IES to Play Key Role in Mayor's New Zero-Carbon Accelerator

IES is proud to support the delivery of the Mayor of London’s Zero Carbon Accelerator, a new programme aimed at helping organisations decarbonise and achieve London’s net zero...

Sep 20th 2024
On-Demand Masterclass: Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Buildings for your Business

Did you miss our recent net-zero carbon buildings masterclass? The session is now available to watch on demand. Last week, IES joined forces with edie for a live masterclass as...

Sep 17th 2024
Building Energy Resilience on Ukraine’s Dnipro River

As a member of Ro3kvit - a coalition of professionals who have united to create knowledge and methodologies for rebuilding Ukraine’s urban and rural areas and infrastructure - IES...