Energy performance certificates (EPC)
EPCs promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings and are intended to identify ways in which the energy consumption of buildings and associated costs can be reduced. Buildings are...
View Article5 ways retailers can improve retail store energy efficiency
Rising energy prices and the effects of climate change are increasingly prompting UK retailers to address the challenge of steadily improving energy efficiency in their stores. One key requirement for...
View ArticleBehaviour change
It is not all about turning off the lights. Behaviour change requires a more intrinsic understanding of human motivation and change management theory. Behaviour change has long been a buzzword in...
View ArticleRetail Refrigeration Energy Efficiency
A large proportion of energy costs can be attributed to retail and commercial refrigeration. Improving the efficiency of these units, can provide significant savings. Retail food outlets in the UK are...
View ArticleA guide to MEES, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
In England and Wales, under the new legislation, from 1st April 2018 any commercial property that has an EPC of lower than an ‘E’ cannot be rented out to new tenants, or renew any existing tenancy...
View ArticleEnergy Efficient Glazing
The Energy Managers’ Guide to Energy Efficient Glazing provides some basic information on the glazing within buildings; explaining the key features to understand and what can be done if the glazing is...
View ArticleThe Human Factor in Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is often seen as a process of replacing inefficient products with efficient products; however this seems a simple view of a complex problem. A simple ratio has been adopted by the...
View ArticleGuides to Multifunctional Solar Car Parks
This guide provides a brief overview of the technical requirements and considerations for the design and installation of multifunctional elements in a solar car park system, including battery storage...
View ArticleBetter Metering Toolkit
A guide to improved energy management through better energy metering Commercial buildings are responsible for approximately one fifth of the UK’s CO2 emissions, however the sector as a whole has...
View ArticleThe Viable Application of Renewable Microgrids
Electrical distribution patterns have changed in recent years. At one time the only way to deliver energy at an affordable price was through a centralised network, however, now the economics of...
View ArticlePractical guide to Fleet Management
The need for an effective grey fleet and transport management has once again increased last year with the UK Government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting regulation. Yet, not all organisations...
View Article10 steps to Greener Production
A significant portion of the energy we use today still comes from fossil fuels and as a result, CO2 and other greenhouse gas levels are rising. Industry needs not only to reduce reliance on...
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