Chalmor Shortlisted for two Energy Saving Awards!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…