We’ve all experienced a working environment that was initially at a comfortable temperature. However, after as little as 1-2 years, it became increasingly uncomfortable. Have you ever wondered why? If you are a budget holder, have you experienced increased energy usage, while your heating/cooling seems less effective? Everyone has their…
Energy Savings
Introduction to The Green Business Fund In 2016 the Carbon Trust set up the successful Green Business Fund (GBF) for SMEs. To date they have helped over 1000 organisations implement energy saving initiatives. The Green Business Fund can co-fund energy saving initiatives and does not have to be paid back….
In 2008, the Climate Change Act was passed, committing the UK to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 34% below 1990 levels by 2020 and by at least 80% by 2050. In 2015, 7 years after the Act was declared, the UK had already decreased emissions by 38%…
Navigating the options for securing green finance can become complex, we aim to save you some time by summarising our top 5 schemes: Chalmor LifeSaver: Our award winning LifeSaver ‘Pay as you save’ scheme will enable you to upgrade your heating system, lighting or lighting controls with no capital outlay….
Throughout Big Energy Saving Week 2014, we have been posting daily energy saving tips over on our Twitter page. Below you can see the collection of pictures from the week. Click images to enlarge. With energy bills being more and more of a financial concern for households, Citizens…
With summer refurbishment around the corner for Universities, now is a great time to invest in eTRV+ from Chalmor. eTRV+ is an energy saving upgrade for existing thermostatic radiator valves. With eTRV+ in place, you can accurately control heating temperature on a room by room basis, offering you the realistic…
Often found in school staff rooms and workplace kitchens, ‘Tea Boilers’ or Storage Water Heaters, are wall-mounted containers that keep water continuously hot to ensure it is always ready to use. They are extremely convenient products however can use up huge amounts of energy if they are left on all…
Did you know that as a university you could qualify to pay just 5% VAT on university green initiatives with Chalmor? That’s right, just 5% as opposed to the usual 20% on green initiatives for residential properties. Want to find out if your project qualifies? Follow our link below to the…
Loft insulation is quickly becomming one of the country’s most popular energy efficiency measures. Despite being quite an expensive fix, installing insulation in your loft will save you up to £180 a year, says the government – and a new boiler will cut as much as £310 off your bills….
Chalmor Ltd’s installation of energy efficient eTRV’s in a Hall of residence at the University of Bristol resulted in them reducing their heating bills by 30%! The savings from this installation is paying for the initial cost of the eTRV’s within the first year of operation. Latest figures released show…
The introduction of energy smart meters in the UK, to over 30 million homes, will be delayed for more than a year announces the government. The £11.7bn project will start in the autumn of 2015, rather than the summer of next year, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)…
Now you can control the heating in your office or home remotely from an iPhone, iPad or iTouch with i-Link from energy management specialists Chalmor Ltd. The i-Link works with all iOS devices as a remote control system for Chalmor’s electronic thermostatic radiator valve – eTRV. Since its launch in…
We’re talking the talk, but might not be walking the walk as there is still some way to go before sustainability is fully integrated into business. Dr. Sally Uren, deputy chief executive of Forum for the future, raised her opinion on sustainability at the ‘Sustainable Business in Practice’ conference in…
Many initiatives have been established to get help with reducing energy in the public sector, but will these initiatives fail without effective communication? The Green deal is amongst one of the many initiatives set up to ensure the public sector can effectively manage and reduce their energy use, however, without…
In 2011, Energy company E.ON has questioned 2,000 people on how hot their houses are. People in the UK like to crank their heating up in the cold winter months, sometimes up to a shocking 27°C! Those in the 25- to 34-year-old category were four times more likely than their…
The UK Green Building Council called on the Government last week to show renewed leadership on green issues, arguing that deregulation for deregulation’s sake would be counterproductive for the built environment sector. The UK Green Building Council is the charity and membership organisation campaigning for a sustainable built environment. They…
Kevin Mcloud, celebrity green architect and TV presenter, has waded into the row over reports saying the government will scrap plans to link building regulations with the government’s energy efficiency programme, the Green Deal. The presenter for Grand Designs steered a green backlash against negative media coverage about proposals in…
A news survey of the public, private and third sectors, conducted on the Guardian Sustainable Business website between November and December 2011, has revealed that the public sector is the most committed to reducing carbon emissions. More than half of the public sector respondents (58%) said, their organisation planned to…
Sustain, a leading carbon reduction company have said that their latest research suggests that the NHS could save between £100m and £150m annually by cutting its utility bills. Sustain analysed the utilities spend in the NHS in England using ERIC data; they found that the NHS spends £500m annually on…
The Coalition Government is committed to create ‘the greenest government ever’, in line with our national and international commitments to reducing carbon emissions as set out in the Climate Change Act 2008 – 34% by 2020 and 80% by 2050, against a 1990 baseline. The following areas are highlighted as…
To encourage energy saving, the government has a discounted VAT scheme for energy saving building materials which includes eTRV if supplied and installed by a registered trade’s person (specific installation scenarios apply). These include Armed Forces Residential Properties, Children and Elderly Care Homes, Hospices and Education Residential Accommodation. Click here to…
Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) sense the temperature of the air around them and regulate the flow of water through the radiator accordingly. They do not control the boiler. TRVs should be set at a level that gives you the room temperature you want. These settings may have to be different…
There is little point in developing energy saving lighting solutions if there are no funds to pay for them. Chalmor Ltd has a great range of products designed to assist organisations move towards a low carbon economy, but we are increasingly faced by financially constrained customers who are tempted to go…
Reducing energy consumption is about being focused – like turning off lights when you leave the office, carbon reduction is not just about expensive latest technology equipment. Often the easy wins are from things like new low energy lighting and intelligent eTRV. As such technologies are installed they effect employee’s…
Chalmor have been busy recently redefining our business. We have had an upgrade of our office and have recently gone green! One of the questions we posed ourselves prior to this was why go green? We are promotors of energy saving in business, so, here are our top five reasons…
CHALMOR’S RITRAMA PROJECT FEATURED IN NEW BOOK “Warehouse Management By Gwynne Richards” Warehouse Management examines how to operate an efficient and cost effective warehouse. It includes guidance on using the latest technology, reducing inventory, people management and location and design. Warehouses are an integral part of the modern supply chain;…