Four tips to improve the efficiency of compressed air system

Four top energy efficiency measures are proposed to optimize the efficiency of a compressed air system rather than purchasing a new compressor. These five recommendations are as follows: First of all, it is important for business to measure how much compressed air used and how much it costs if it is used correctly. Additionally, assess […]

Expansion of district heating to reach UK’s emission reduction target

A recent report on domestic heating for the Electricity Networks Association indicated that only 1% of the homes are connected to heat networks and this figure must be increased by 30 times by 2050 to meet UK’s carbon reduction requirement.  Additionally, the report also stated the need for expanding heart networks for their potential in […]

ISO 50001- details, benefits and relevance

Managing organisation energy consumption can result in decreasing energy costs, comply with environmental legislation, and improve your organisation’s reputation and image. ISO 50001 is an International Standard that lays out the latest best practice in energy management. Certification demonstrates that your energy management system meets the requirements of the standard. This gives your customers and […]

6 typical tasks of an energy manager

Monitoring energy consumption Awareness building within the organisation Legal requirements Internal communication programmes Energy management system (EnMS audit ) Energy Policy These are the tasks most frequently carried out in organisations that practice energy management but the last two pointers are considered elements of best practice yet appear well down the list. However experienced the […]

Key energy related questions commercial organisations should ask

Organisations that don’t have a clear and transparent energy policy to guide the business forward, will continue to find it difficult to answer the following increasingly regulatory questions: How much energy could be saved for the business in the long term? What impact would saving energy have on the business from a financial perspective? Have […]