Category: Energy Services
Delivering Low-Carbon Heating and Cooling for a Major Broadcast Facility
OCS delivered a low-carbon heating and cooling upgrade at a major broadcast facility, reducing carbon emissions by 38% with zero operational downtime.
OCS Team
13 Nov, 2025
Rethinking Green Building Certifications in Facilities Management
Green building certifications like BREEAM, LEED and WELL have become industry benchmarks for sustainable design. But as the built environment faces mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions and deliver long-term value, it’s time to ask: do these certifications go far enough?
Graeme Hamilton - Sector Energy Director - Energy, OCS UK & Ireland
05 Nov, 2025
Edinburgh High Court: Unlocking Low-Carbon Performance in a Heritage Civic Building
OCS supported a low-carbon retrofit at Edinburgh High Court, securing £2.1m in funding and enabling up to 30% energy reduction.
OCS Team
04 Nov, 2025
Low-Carbon District Heating Supporting a Major New Community Near Edinburgh
OCS delivered low-carbon district heating at Shawfair, reducing over 2,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually and supporting more than 3,000 new homes.
OCS Team
30 Oct, 2025
OCS Energy Services: Smarter Ventilation in Practice
Discover how smarter, sensor-led ventilation systems cut energy use, improve air quality and deliver lasting operational value.
Nick Mags - Managing Director - Hard Services, OCS UK & Ireland
25 Oct, 2025
Rethinking Green Building Certifications: Why Sustainability Must Go Beyond the Badge
Why green building certifications alone are not enough. Graeme Hamilton explores how real sustainability comes from operational performance.
Graeme Hamilton, Sector Director - Energy
14 Oct, 2025
Building an Evidence-led Case for Decarbonisation Across the Scottish Courts Estate
OCS secured £15.1m in funding to support low-carbon retrofit and decarbonisation across the Scottish Courts estate.
OCS Team
08 Oct, 2025
OCS to Deliver £2.4m Solar Carport at Scottish Water’s Head Office
OCS is to deliver a £2.4m solar carport at Scottish Water’s HQ, providing 1 MW of renewable energy and cutting 160 tonnes of carbon.
OCS Team
01 Oct, 2025
The Role Of OCS Hard Services in Engineering and The Journey to Net Zero
Learn about our hard services proposition to support our customers on their journey to net zero.
OCS Team
20 Sep, 2025
Six Sustainability Insights Facilities Teams Can Use Today
Facilities teams are at the forefront of the transition to net zero. Drawing on recent insights from our Energy Services team, here are six practical strategies to help you improve energy performance, reduce emissions, and deliver measurable impact.
OCS Team
12 Sep, 2025
The Importance of Hard Services in Supporting the UK Government’s Public Estate
The effective operation of the UK government’s vast public estate relies heavily on the often overlooked but absolutely essential element known as hard services.
OCS Team
11 Sep, 2025
Deliver | Energy Services: RAF Lossiemouth – High Voltage Infrastructure Upgrade
OCS delivered a £9.24m HV infrastructure project at RAF Lossiemouth for the MOD, upgrading substations and networks to support critical air operations.
OCS Team
25 Aug, 2025