Why the E60+ Partnership is an edie Awards Finalist

We have always maintained that while the most effective path to a low carbon future is paved with data, it is navigated through partnership. Setting ambitious net zero goals is a vital first step. 

The true challenge lies in assembling the specialist expertise required to engineer the granular, day to day efficiencies that turn those goals into reality. 

We are incredibly proud to announce that our collaborative work on the E60+ project has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 edie Awards.

Shortlisted in the Partnership & Collaboration: Clean Energy Pathways category, this recognition highlights our ongoing work alongside Grid Edge and Amey. 

Together, we are driving measurable progress for National Highways, delivering facilities management solutions that optimise energy output and bring critical net-zero targets within reach.

The Power of the Partnership

The edie Awards celebrate the projects, people, and partnerships that are redefining what it means to be a sustainable business. For us, being named a finalist alongside Grid Edge and Amey validates our core belief. The UK’s transition to a greener built environment cannot be achieved in isolation. 

The E60+ project represents a strategic, data-driven approach to energy management across a complex, national infrastructure. By integrating BMSI’s expertise with Grid Edge’s AI-driven optimisation and Amey’s comprehensive facilities management, we have created a synergy that transcends standard operations to deliver meaningful, long term impact. 

Driving Net-Zero for National Highways

National Highways manages some of the UK’s most vital infrastructure, and with that comes a significant responsibility to reduce carbon intensity. 

The challenges are vast: escalating energy costs, stringent regulatory demands, and the need for long term operational resilience.

Our collaboration focuses on:

• Using a sophisticated bms system as the central intelligence to manage and reduce energy draw.
• Integrating Grid Edge’s technology to predict and respond to energy demand, ensuring that every kilowatt used is necessary.
• Leveraging Amey’s facility management expertise to ensure these technical solutions are implemented seamlessly on the ground.

This isn't just about "doing good" it’s about a bms property management strategy that protects the planet while ensuring public infrastructure remains efficient and financially sound.

The Role of the BMS in Clean Energy Pathways

A primary driver of our nomination is our ability to translate complex data into actionable energy savings. We move beyond simple hardware installation, providing an intelligent framework that serves as the brain of the building. Within the E60+ project, this ensures that National Highway’s facilities are no longer passive energy consumers, but are now actively managing their consumption in real time. 

By identifying and eliminating critical inefficiencies such as simultaneous heating and cooling or avoidable peak demand spikes, we deliver the tangible proof of compliance and carbon reduction required by modern sustainability standards. This data driven methodology is essential for securing verifiable performance metrics and supporting a long term road map to Net Zero.

A Shared Commitment to Net-Zero

The nomination is a reflection of the high standards we set for ourselves. At BMSI we lead by example, underpinned by a clear roadmap to achieve Net Zero by the end of 2026. This internal drive mirrors the high efficiency standards we deliver to our partners.

Being an employee owned company, every member of our team is a stakeholder in the success of projects like E60+. From the support engineer on site to our strategic analysts, we are all personally invested in the success of our clients and partners.

The Future of Collaborative Sustainability

The built environment and national infrastructure are responsible for a significant portion of the UK’s carbon emissions.

The future of commercial property and public infrastructure depends on the seamless integration of intelligent, interconnected systems and the specialised expertise required to manage them.

Looking Ahead To The Edie Awards

As we look forward to the awards ceremony, we want to extend our gratitude to National Highways, Grid Edge, and Amey. Your trust in our expertise allows us to push the boundaries of what is possible in building energy management.

Regardless of the final outcome, being named a finalist reinforces our position as the UK’s leading independent BEMS specialist. It motivates us to continue refining our strategies, expanding our technological capabilities, and helping more organisations transform their energy data into a sustainable future.