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Legionella and how to protect against it

As demand for solar hot water systems becomes greater, the question arises as to how such systems protect human health from Legionnaires' Disease. Kevin Potter explores the options

25 May 2012

Rising to challenge of higher energy efficiency

As a result of energy price volatility and government regulation, energy efficiency and cost savings have risen up the corporate agenda. Alister Maclachlan looks at how solar water heating technology through the introduction of renewables can help businesses to become more energy efficient and ensure they meet their legislative commitments

19 Apr 2012

Something old, something new...

There are advantages of separating the space heating and hot water functions in commercial applications and integrating renewable technologies, according to Jeff House

19 Apr 2012

A first-class solution to building control

A plentiful supply of fresh air is essential in a school environment in order to aid learning. Trevor S. Palmer examines the important role that building control systems play in ensuring high air quality

19 Apr 2012

Making sense of the science of cold draughts

Fresh air rates in many UK classrooms in winter are too low to create an environment conducive to proper concentration. Dr Shaun Fitzgerald explains how natural ventilation systems can increase fresh air without cold draughts and cut energy bills in one go

19 Apr 2012

Learning valuable lessons in school ventilation

With the right heating and ventilation system in play, teachers, parents and students can be assured of an effective and healthy learning environment, says Paul Kingswell

19 Apr 2012

Rising to university challenge

A multi-million pound new build development at Nottingham Trent University resulted in the installation of 3,960 Kingspan Renewables Thermomax solar thermal vacuum tubes.

19 Apr 2012

Breath of fresh air for Southwark school

The Notre Dame Catholic girls' school in Southwark, Central London has been based on the same site for over 150 years. The existing building has a number of areas where overheating is a problem for various reasons, including external heat gains, changing usage and additional heat loading within the space due to computers and other equipment.

19 Apr 2012

How motors are driving fan energy usage down

The biggest consumer of electricity in the UK is motor-driven systems, with around 22 per cent of industrial motor energy being used by fans. Understandably, this makes fans a prime target for energy savings, says Alan Macklin

19 Apr 2012

Technology of comfort

Demand control ventilation saves energy while providing the comfort staff require, says David Cook

19 Apr 2012

Fans forced to aim at a moving energy target

It will not have escaped people's attention that efficiency is high on most agendas these days. Standards, EC Directives and UK regulations have all been pushing the efficiency message in recent times. Fans were quickly singled out for attention, says Mike Duggan

19 Apr 2012

Debate set to heat up over renewables incentives

Renewable energy is under the spotlight, especially in light of the recent controversy over the Renewable Heat Incentive. Marc Diaz outlines the RHI opportunities for contractors

19 Apr 2012

Why R22 offers hope for increased heat pump sales

With uncertainty about the economy still prevailing, it is hard to convince customers to spend their budgets on infrastructure changes, so getting companies with old air conditioning to think about an upgrade is not an easy task

19 Apr 2012

Sales lead service gives free live access to new projects

Finding new prospects to fill your sales pipeline can cost £000s. Not anymore. A new website, www.planningpipe.co.uk, now provides a free live feed to all new planned construction projects. Visitors can get vital early knowledge about new construction schemes across the UK. With a search engine that can be tailored by market sector, region or value, the service can help focus solely on relevant new sales leads.

18 Apr 2012

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Legionella and how to protect against it

Rising to challenge of higher energy efficiency

Something old, something new...

A first-class solution to building control

Making sense of the science of cold draughts

Learning valuable lessons in school ventilation

Rising to university challenge

Breath of fresh air for Southwark school

How motors are driving fan energy usage down

Technology of comfort

Fans forced to aim at a moving energy target

Debate set to heat up over renewables incentives

Why R22 offers hope for increased heat pump sales

Sales lead service gives free live access to new projects

It's time to take energy efficiency SEERiously

'It will pay you to consider taking the electric avenue'

Multi-disciplinary teams are the key to the future

Julius Garrett is Scottish Craft Apprentice of the Year

Navigating through the hot water cylinder maze

Don't leave me hanging on the telephone

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