Introduction Interested in saving money and improving staff comfort and productivity? Then it’s important that you choose the right Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV) for your needs. A TRV is a TRV isn’t it? Sadly no. This blog explains how TRVs work, their differences and advice on what can be used…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…