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5 ways we can help you save on your lighting and heating projects this summer:  ■ Save Time:  We’ll take the lighting or heating project complexity out of your hands with turnkey services including:  Site audits, system design, specification writing, assistance with finance, staff engagement and training, supply, installation and commissioning. ■ Save Energy:  Systems designed…

In April 2014, RBS developed the RBS Innovation Gateway, inviting innovators across the UK to pitch energy saving technologies for trial and if successful, eventual roll out across their 2,500 building estate. Current technology and processes have enabled RBS to cut their energy by 25%, the Innovation Gateway was developed…

Top tips for energy saving in commercial buildings AND why eTRV+ is perfect! 1. Monitor:  Measure energy use and use the data to identify inefficiencies, calculate targets and quantify savings from energy initiatives.  BRE offers advice for commercial buildings, with discounts for ESTA members, here. 2. Buy in: Get building users involved…

A new poll reveals that small construction companies, building product manufacturers and suppliers have failed to get to grips with the workings of the Green Deal.  The survey was conducted by the Epwin Group at Ecobuild in London last week, suggesting that small businesses in the building industry are unprepared…

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…

Introduction All organisations would love the luxury of altruistically doing the right thing for the environment. Sadly for most, competition and fiscal goals has traditionally made this a tough challenge. Nowadays, it’s easier for organisations to be both energy efficient and save costs – doing their bit for the environment….

Building managers often comment that one of their mains goal is to reduce too hot/too cold complaints.  To improve comfort and reduce maintenance call outs, but also to increase energy efficiency, through less people using space heaters or fans to regulate temperature. Although the phrase ‘You can’t please all of…

In the commercial sector, one of this year’s big energy discussion points is ESOS (the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme).  We’ve asked ESOS Assessor, Stephen Lundy from Axion Energy Solutions to guest write for us and share his Top ESOS Tips. ESOS requires that all companies with over 250 employees or…

There is a strong link between a happy and healthy workforce and level of output. Law dictates minimum standards for employers and employees to adhere to regarding working environment and the fair treatment of colleagues.  The companies which go beyond these standards are the ones which flourish – but which…

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…