Schneider Electric has announced the debut of its EcoStruxure™ solution architecture, an approach which unites its unique expertise in power, datacentres, process and machines, building control, and physical security to enable intelligent energy management solutions for customers seeking to optimise

As energy costs continue to rise and climate change legislation starts to bite, enterprises of all sizes are affected. Effective energy reduction strategies are essential to avoid considerable financial and reputational loss. Claude Lyons' PowerSave Energy Saving Regulators can contribute

Paul Wenden, engineering and product management director for Fläkt-Woods has been appointed President of FETA, the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations.Paul is also President of HEVAC the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association, which itself is an Incorporated Association

The city of Jyväskylä in Finland has been awarded the first prize in the 2009 city.people.light awards, the annual competition organized by Philips and the Lighting Urban Community International Association (LUCI) to reward projects which demonstrate the contribution lighting can

BT has installed a giant electronic information screen at the top of the iconic BT Tower in London. The 360 degree LED screen - made up of Martin Professional LC Plus Series LED panels and believed to be the highest

On-site electrical equipment is at the receiving end of a lot of abuse, whether that is from the harsh environments which it has to endure or simply from misuse by site personnel. However, the fact remains that it has to

Worcestershire based Clarkson Controls have recently completed the installation of a ELESTA composite BMS control system for the new Sikh temple at Leamington Spa.The brand new building brings provides dedicated teaching areas in the lower basement area, together with a

The recession has hit commercial property owners and developers hard, with the plethora of 'To Let' signs adorning office buildings the length and breadth of the country attesting to that fact.At present the commercial property market is awash with vacant

For commercial property managers, specifying heating systems is largely determined by cost - the cost of the system to purchase and install and its annual running costs. However, with more and more legislation being introduced that is intended to drastically

When The Glasgow School of Art decided to refurbish its world famous Mackintosh Building, it knew that the introduction of a competent and efficient building management system (BMS) would be vital to the facility's ongoing success, both as a functional

Worcestershire based Clarkson Controls have recently completed the installation of a ELESTA composite BMS control system for the new Sikh temple at Leamington Spa.The brand new building brings provides dedicated teaching areas in the lower basement area, together with a

In the UK automated solar shading and façade management is wholly relevant to the demands of Part L of The Building Regulations and the implementation of energy efficiency measures. However, it is an often overlooked discipline but one which is

The British Council for Offices updated Guide to Specification has introduced a design target for mixed mode and naturally ventilated offices of not more than 25 C for more than 5% of the occupied hours, and 28 C for not

Renewable technologies are often lumped together under a single heading, yet the requirements of solar, biomass and heat pumps could not actually be more different. Many system designs at present are overlooking the essential differences between these technologies and, as

Two years after the start of the credit crunch, indications are that there is some light at the end of the tunnel for the UK economy. Although life is still tough out there for businesses, programmes of planned maintenance and

An 'extraordinary' resource is providing 'state of the art' facilities for pupils and the local community in a Somerset village, with a natural approach from Passivent Ltd.The 200 years-old Grade II listed Sidcot School has invested £4m in the creation

Concerns have been raised over an apparent fall in the number of air conditioning systems assessments taking place. Up to date figures from leading energy services companies show a distinct fall in the quantity of new inspection contracts placed during

In a step designed to add value to registration with the organisation, NICEIC has launched an Equipment Hire service in association with Hire Station.Equipment for any electrical or construction job can be hired by registered installers at extremely competitive rates

Many building managers are given the responsibility for reducing energy use in their businesses and often the most difficult part of the process is knowing where to start. Measuring the effectiveness of any energy reduction campaigns in the business is

The majority of renewable energy technologies are powered by the sun. The earth-atmosphere system is in such a balance that heat radiation into space is equal to incoming solar radiation; the resulting level of energy within the earths atmosphere can