IN THIS MONTH ’ S Energy Digital , we wanted to highlight the role that adaptations play in increasing efficiency and promoting sustainability .

We featured US-based Ingersoll Rand , a diversified manufacturer which has branched out into the realm of ‘ smart ’ technologies to help people understand energy consumption within their built environments . Many of the company ’ s products act as amendments to existing structures to improve energy efficiency .

Where sustainability is concerned , there is perhaps no question more pressing than ‘ what are we going to do about planes ?’ As I write , the Solar Impulse aircraft has just completed its aroundthe-world flight , but commercial solar planes still seem a long way off . Gevo , a manufacturer of biofuels , has created a ‘ drop-in ’ replacement for jet fuel which boasts a much-reduced carbon footprint . We spoke with the company ’ s CEO to understand what the market for renewable jet fuel looks like — and how we might best decarbonise air travel .

Elsewhere , we examine how the UK ’ s exit from the European Union might impact its energy sector . At this point , as the cliché goes , the only certainty is uncertainty . However , flexibility and solutions-based thinking go a long way in energy , whether you ’ re building a home automation system or drafting new legislature .

As always , let us know what you think @ EnergyDigital

Editor Jennifer Johnson @ bizclikmedia . com

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