March 19, 2012 The Electronic Thermostatic Radiator Valve (eTRV) with integral push button and remote control handset, puts users in control of their heating, minimising waste and improving comfort. Through programmable time and temperature control (3 programmes each day) eTRV enables DIY zoning of central heating, controlling each radiator independently. eTRV gives homeowners...
May 16, 2013 The UK’s so-called “fuel poverty gap” is widening, a government report says, but the total number of people in fuel poverty has fallen. The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) said there were 4.5 million people in fuel poverty in 2011, a fall of 250,000 on the previous year....
May 10, 2013 The introduction of energy smart meters in 30 million UK homes will be delayed for more than a year, the government has announced. 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) said. It...
March 15, 2013 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 2006,...
May 31, 2012 30% energy savings in halls of residence using eTRV Greenwich is named as the UK’s greenest University this week as the 2012 People and planet Green League results are published in The Guardian. People & Planet’s Green League is the only comprehensive and independent league table of UK universities ranked...
The latest Green league table was released yesterday and Greenwich University has come out on top. According to the latest green league published exclusively by the Guardian yesterday the 28th of May, Greenwich University has been named the greenest university in the UK. The environmental and ethical performance of 146...
May 29, 2012 BlueWave is a remarkably versatile 2-channel controller that provides a cost effective solution to many lighting and HVAC control applications based on combinations of occupancy sensing, light levels and run on timers with optional manual switches in one or two zones. Features: 2 channel lighting controller Occupancy control for2 zones...
‘The cost effective heating controller’ Chalmor’s Universal Heating Controller is a simple to use powerful low cost heating control solution designed to offer the energy saving features of Building Management Systems (BMS) but at a justifiable price for medium and smaller buildings. Features: ● Advanced features in an easy to...
May 28, 2012 We are enthusiastic supporters of the Student Switch off Facebook campaign, to help spread awareness and encourage students to save energy when living in University halls of residence. The not-for-profit Student Switch off campaign run through a Community Interest Company has been launched to encourage all students to save energy....
May 26, 2012 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...
May 25, 2012 Many initiatives have been established to get the public sector to reduce energy use, 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 a...
May 24, 2012 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...
May 17, 2012 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...
May 10, 2012 Summary: ● Electrical load reduced by: 39% ● Operational costs reduced by: 70% ● Carbon emissions reduced by: 63% ● Overall winner in the Sports Lighting category of the EMILAS (Energy Management and Innovation in Lighting Award Scheme) awards “We were very pleased with the management of the project and...
May 9, 2012 Summary: ● Annual lighting costs reduced by: £9000 ● Energy savings: 66% ● Re-lamping cycle extended to: 14 years ● Enhanced lighting control A range of facilities operated by Edinburgh leisure have benefited from a combination of maintenance- free lighting and enhanced lighting control, supplied by Chalmor. These benefi ts...
May 8, 2012 “Fit and Forget” Maintenance Free Lighting Endurance is a new energy efficient light fitting, for areas where reliability of lighting is essential or for use in difficult to maintain areas. With an operational life of 60,000 hours, even running Endurance 24 hours a day, would provide almost 7 years...
May 7, 2012 With today’s soaring energy prices, even relatively simple energy saving measures will save you money within a short payback period – and significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions. For over 25 years, Chalmor has been helping a broad range of organisations in the public and private sectors to save energy and...
May 3, 2012 Government own analysis of its policies has identified that energy bills for businesses to rise by approximately a fifth by the end of the decade. The annual energy statement anticipates average gas and electricity bills for medium-sized companies will rise by 19% by 2020 and 28% by 2030. Electricity bills...
May 1, 2012 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...
April 25, 2012 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...
April 24, 2012 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...
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...
April 23, 2012 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...
April 22, 2012 For the past two years Chalmor has won the Lighting Industry Federation (LIF) Indoor Sports Lighting category! The company has completed many lighting projects in sports environments from retrofitting existing light fittings through to new build projects. WE CAN IMPROVE YOUR LIGHTING AND REDUCE ENERGY AND RUNNING COSTS TOO! We...
April 16, 2012 Vita Energia conducted in-depth on site surveys over a four year period to study the industrial, (non-office), lighting at over 500 companies in the UK’s manufacturing and warehousing sector. Organisations in the UK are facing two tangled pressures, the first one being to reduce spending and the second to cut...
April 12, 2012 Vita Energia conducted in-depth on site surveys over a four year period to study the industrial, (non-office), lighting at over 500 companies in the UK’s manufacturing and warehousing sector. Organisations in the UK are facing two tangled pressures, the first one being to reduce spending and the second to cut...
April 5, 2012 Chalmor the experts in long life energy efficient lighting products and intelligent controls for lighting, heating, water, ventilation and office equipment has launched a new blog to showcase their energy saving product portfolio. www.chalmor-energy-saving.co.uk The blog will bring together subscribers with fresh content and unlimited access to exclusive articles including;...
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...
April 4, 2012 eTRV® Electronic Thermostatic Radiator Valves was an industry breakthrough by heating controls specialists Chalmor Limited. Chalmor has over 25 years’ experience in the commercial heating controls market. eTRV has been fully developed, designed and patented in the UK. The product is built in Britain helping to grow the...
April 3, 2012 A new report, Heat: degrees of comfort, published by the Royal Academy of Engineering, states that there is no possibility of the UK meeting 2050 carbon emissions target without fundamental changes being made to the methods of heating homes in the UK. The report, published in January by the Royal...
April 2, 2012 This new 600mm x 600mm LED Panel from Chalmor the experts in energy saving heating and lighting products have launched a new easy-fit LED panel for commercial properties Chalmor’s Ambience LED Panels create an excellent working environment. The panels can be supplied either as fixed output or dimmable...
This new 600mm x 600mm LED Panel from Chalmor the experts in energy saving heating and lighting products have launched a new easy-fit LED panel for commercial properties Chalmor’s Ambience LED Panels create an excellent working environment. The panels can be supplied either as fixed output or dimmable through DALI technology. Their...
March 30, 2012 Government own analysis of its policies has identified that energy bills for businesses to rise by approximately a fifth by the end of the decade. The annual energy statement anticipates average gas and electricity bills for medium-sized companies will rise by 19% by 2020 and 28% by 2030. Electricity bills...
Introducing the leading innovation in heating control, bringing “Thermostatic Radiator Valve’s” (TRV’s) in to the 21st Century. The award winning eTRV controls radiators individually, only heating rooms as required. Exceeding the requirements of building regulations, eTRV provides both time and temperature control, enabling every room to be treated as an...
March 28, 2012 Controlling the cost of central heating by saving energy is a key issue tackled head on by the new eTRV. This is an innovative, British-made thermostatic electronic radiator valve that has the potential to save on gas or oil central heating costs by typically between 15% and 30%. Higher Education...
March 22, 2012 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...
March 19, 2012 eTRV offers 3 main BIG advantages for intelligent radiator control: Close Temperature Control – better comfort and more savings A main feature of eTRV is in its innovative use of dual temperature sensors to ensure accurate temperature control that has taken 4 years to develop. By monitoring the pipe work...
March 2, 2012 Leading innovation in heating control and bringing “Thermostatic Radiator Valve’s” (TRV’s) in to 21st Century, the innovative award winning eTRV controls radiators individually, only heating rooms when needed. Surpassing the requirements of building regulations, eTRV provides both time and temperature control, enabling every room to be treated as an individual...
February 27, 2012 Chalmor Limited, the energy saving lighting and heating innovators, has become an accredited supplier with The Carbon Trust. This Luton-based, award-winning company now joins The Carbon Trust’s pool of established suppliers with a track record of delivering energy efficiency projects and will have new opportunities to present their specially designed...
February 16, 2012 Gavin Shuker, MP and Shadow Environment Minister, visited energy-saving innovators, Chalmor at their HQ in Luton yesterday, 14th February, 2012. Steven Henry, Managing Director, explained the company’s commitment to producing low energy lighting, automatic lighting controls and energy saving heating controls. One of the highlights of the visit was a presentation...
February 9, 2012 A new energy-efficient heating control system is being backed by the University of Bristol, which is introducing the eTRV electronic thermostatic radiator valve from Chalmor Ltd into halls of residence as part of the refurbishment of its student accommodation. “We believe this is a remarkable validation of the energy and...
February 8, 2012 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...
January 19, 2012 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...
October 24, 2011 A new energy saving electronic thermostatic radiator valve – the eTRV from Chalmor Ltd – will be demonstrated at Govtoday Carbon Reduction 2011: The Transition to a Low Carbon Economy on 29th November in London. Delegates at this Third Annual National Summit at The Brewery, City of London, will see how...
October 7, 2011 Are you suitably dressed? Do you have the right clothes? What’s in fashion this winter? And is it the same for Autumn? These are good questions for followers of fashion but also for people watching their heating bills this year. And another question, if you are suitably dressed, is your...
September 25, 2011 There is little point in developing energy saving lighting solutions if there are no funds to pay for them. Chalmor 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...
September 16, 2011 Reducing energy consumption is about being focussed – like turning off lights when you leave the office – says Robert Clubbe Chalmor’s Sales and Marketing Manager. Carbon reduction is not just about expensive latest technology equipment. Often the easy wins are from things like new low energy lighting and intelligent...
September 3, 2011 Chalmor have been busy recently redefining are business and one of the questions we posed ourselves was why go green? Here are our top five reasons: 1. Save money By installing energy saving lighting, heating and ventilation into your building you can significantly reduce your utility bills and carbon footprint. Example...
August 25, 2011 In 2010 the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) was introduced specifically to motivate large organisations to reduce their energy consumption or alternatively to pay for any shortfall in achievement of CRC targets. Schemes that work well typically are simple and easy to understand with a balance of carrots and sticks. Arguably...
June 13, 2011 The Home Technology Event is the only dedicated product and training event forsmart home innovations. The trade event showcases an ever growing portfolio of products and services for designers, installers, integrators and specifiers of electronic systems in the home. Featuring the latest innovations and technologies including Chalmor’s electronic Thermostatist Radiator Valve (eTRV), home cinema, audio-video...
June 12, 2011 RITRAMA PROJECT FEATURES IN NEW BOOK 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; involved in the...
June 3, 2011 Your home, your life, your world As part of a worldwide event, Chalmor and other businesses in and around Hertfordshire gathered at the galleria outlet centre in Hatfield to help shoppers and business owners gain a better understanding of how to turn their world green. This successful event will now...
April 25, 2011 Reduce commercial and domestic heating costs by up to 25% The new simple DIY retrofit “programmable” Electronic Thermostatic Radiator Valve eTRV from Chalmor, will be demonstrated and for sale on their stand B66 at Grand Designs Live, which is being between Saturday 30th April and Sunday the 8th May at...
Chalmor new radiator valve technology The new “programmable” Electronic Thermostatic Radiator Valve (eTRV) from Chalmor, will be demonstrated on their stand U27 at NEMEX being held at NEC Birmingham between the 24th and 26th May 2011. The Electronic Thermostatic Radiator Valve (eTRV) with remote control handset, puts users in control...
April 15, 2011 “It is the students in Universities today, who will be carrying on the work to build the low carbon Britain of tomorrow, it is vital that Universities and Government set a good example.” Rt Hon Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change GovToday presents Greening the FE&HE...
February 22, 2011 Effective heating control is a win win – saves money, saves energy and reduces emissions Effective heating control enables savings to be achieved through improving the system efficiency to maintain a comfortable temperature without having to suffer the cold. Chalmor’s Universal Heating Controller (UNI/H) is a great low cost controller that can save...
November 26, 2010 Chalmor is proud to announce that last night it was the overall winner of the Innovation Award 2010. Click here to watch a two minute video about the awards. The awards were presented by Shawn Coles, Organiser of the Energy Show 2011. The Finalists were Chalmor, Marks & Spencer and the Ministry...
November 21, 2010 Chalmor recently entered two categories in the Energy Management andInnovation in Lighting Award Scheme (EMILAS) 2010. We are pleased to announce both entries won! Our Bedford International Athletics Stadium project was Overall Winner in the Sports Lighting category. This is the second consecutive year we have won this award, in 2009 Chalmor won...
November 10, 2010 Chalmor will be exhibiting at stand no 237 at The Emergency Services Show 2010. The UK’s only event for anyone involved in emergency planning, response or recovery will take place on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th November at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry. Attracting over 4,000 attendees last year, 2010 will build...
September 21, 2010 New Electronic Thermostatic Radiator Valve manages room temperature – not just the radiator A new innovative radiator valve makes it possible to maintain a warm home and reduce heating bills. The eTRV (Electronic Thermostatic Radiator Valve) will be launched this month by Chalmor, specialists in energy-saving devices. The DIY valves can be...
August 20, 2010 For over 12 years, Chalmor has been leading the way in forecourt energy savings. Chalmor’s Endurance induction lamp fittings offer proven technology – forecourt pioneers who installed this technology 10 years ago still report no failures! Canopy lighting costs and efficiency levels are coming under ever-increasing scrutiny, as companies spend anything between...
