Hoval has launched a modular, scalable solution for heating and ventilating warehouses and other ‘shed’ type buildings of any size and height, providing significantly improved control of thermal stratification compared to conventional systems. Providing the best features of both centralised and decentralised systems, the Hoval Large Space Heating system simplifies planning and tendering whilst also Read more…
ESCOs, EPCs and EaaS: are the FAANGs set to bite utilities?
Steven Fawkes outlines how energy service companies are gravitating towards energy as a service (EaaS) models – and suggests internet giants are well placed to make inroads into the utilities’ turf Usually when we talk about Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) we mean companies that deliver energy efficiency upgrades through Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) that provide Read more…
Heating Tower Bridge: A tale of two boiler houses
The success of a boiler upgrade project at Tower Bridge relied heavily on close collaboration within the project team and Hoval’s end-to-end service delivery. As one of London’s most familiar historic landmarks, Tower Bridge is a popular venue for corporate and other events, with a number of unique spaces for hire. The ageing boilers, however, Read more…
How to fund LED lighting through energy savings
In an uncertain economic climate, businesses are understandably cautious. For many firms, pulling up the drawbridge is the most obvious strategy. Defensive measures include cost-saving programmes and delays to capital investment, with management pressure on up-front costs. Furthermore, companies are concerned that legal frameworks for funding may change under new regulatory and financial frameworks. Nevertheless, Read more…
Blackout ‘should spur manufacturers to rethink energy use’
The recent power outage will be “a real trigger point for new thought” about how manufacturers and other business users think about their energy use, said Rosa Wilkinson, head of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. She said considering that energy future – like reducing carbon emissions – had to start on the factory floor. It Read more…
Microsoft and WeWork announced as Keynote Speakers at Smart Buildings Show
Smart Buildings Show, the UK’s dedicated smart buildings event, has announced WeWork and Microsoft as keynote speakers for its 2019 conference. The free-to-attend exhibition, which takes place at Olympia London on the 9th and 10th of October, opens its doors at 9:30am, with the first keynote from Microsoft taking place at 10:45am on day one. Read more…
Don’t get into hot water when it comes to point of use heaters
As energy managers look to strike the right balance between the performance of a building’s technology and its total cost of ownership, many are exploring ways they can maximise energy optimisation. To ensure hot water is effectively delivered to a building, whilst simultaneously keeping running costs to a minimum, product selection should go beyond simply Read more…
How ultra-low loss transformers can help deliver Net Zero
In this sponsored post, Ayah Alfawaris from Wilson Power Solutions discusses two key factors that are shaping the energy landscape – and how ultra-low loss transformers can deliver Net Zero. Energy supply is the UK’s second most carbon emitting sector, after transport. It is estimated that the sector accounted for 27% of the CO2 emissions Read more…
The importance of data collection and reporting
Inspired Energy outlines the importance of making use of energy data – and how to go about it – in this sponsored post. Understanding every inch of your business is vital, especially when it comes to energy. But whether you want to keep a closer eye on costs, carbon or consumption, getting a clear picture Read more…
Smart Buildings Show unveils 2019 conference programme
Speakers include Capita, Google, IWFM, Microsoft, Schneider Electric, WeWork and Wireless Infrastructure Group Topics include AI, Autonomous Buildings, Facilities Management, IoT, Smart Cities and wellbeing in the workplace The free-to-attend event takes place at Olympia London on the 9th and 10th October Smart Buildings Show, the dedicated smart buildings event, has unveiled its 2019 conference Read more…
Smart Buildings Show 2019: open for registration!
Smart Buildings Show 2019 is now open for registration. The free-to-attend conference and exhibition, which takes place at the Olympia London on the 9th and 10th of October 2019, features its biggest line-up of exhibitors and keynote and CPD-accredited training sessions from some of the biggest names in the smart buildings industry. Claire Hatchett, sales Read more…
Businesses must find practical paths to decarbonisation
There’s growing pressure for businesses to decarbonise – but for many organisations, it’s vital to find ways to achieve this that are both pragmatic and cost-effective. Now that the UK’s commitment to bringing its greenhouse gas emissions down to net zero by 2050 has been enshrined into law, we can expect to see new and Read more…
Prisons with oil-based heating are a key target for green energy projects, says MoJ
The Ministry of Justice is “seeking expert advice” on how it can achieve a ‘net zero’ target for its property portfolio – mainly prisons and court buildings – MPs on the Environmental Audit Commitee heard today (4 September). Carl von Reibnitz, Sustainability Director at the Ministry of Justice, told the MPs that prison emissions represent Read more…
Getting your business on the road to net zero carbon emissions
Haven Power has produced sector specific energy saving documents, available via a free download link at the end of this sponsored post. Following the government’s announcement to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, we’ve produced a series of useful energy saving guides. These sector-focused documents offer clear instructions and have the potential to help Read more…
Kettering General Hospital seeks energy performance contractors
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking potential suppliers for a major energy project. The Trust plans to build a new energy centre, upgrade back-up generation and implement energy efficiency measures including smart lighting. It has commissioned ETL, a specialist consultancy spun out of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, to help select Read more…
Specifying compressed air: Free CPD-accredited course
Specifying a compressed air installation can bring about many questions, especially if you are an M&E contractor or consultant who works on various projects. You do not have to become an expert in compressed air, industrial gases or vacuum pump installations if your project requires any of these. Atlas Copco will take care of all Read more…
Megger offers all-in-one testing for motors
Megger has combined all of the functions frequently required for testing electric motors in an innovative handheld instrument, the MTR105 static motor analyser. This diminutive tester, which weighs less than 1kg, provides facilities for a comprehensive range of insulation tests and for making four-wire low-resistance measurements. It also offers capacitance, inductance and temperature measurement, along Read more…
Heat: the self defeating problem of the energy sector
Decarbonising heat is a challenge – but one that the industry can solve. The best place to start is by doing the basics: measuring, managing and optimising instead of working on assumptions, says ADE director Tim Rotheray. My role involves a lot of speaking with people about the future energy system. Increasingly central to that Read more…
How businesses can reduce hot water bills
Heatrae Sadia outlines the benefits of its smart thermostatic technology in this sponsored post. One of the most important aspects of any hot water system is its ability to deliver high performance, without incurring crippling energy bills. One of the most effective ways of doing this is to opt for a system which is able Read more…
Beis seeks views on creating energy efficiency markets
Government is consulting on how to better incentivise energy efficiency and seeks input to inform market-based approaches. It wants views on how current markets can be leveraged and how new markets might be created. The consultation highlights key challenges around rewarding energy efficiency via current market approaches. The Capacity Market, for example, pays for generation Read more…
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