29 August 2023
Sustainable Strategies for Reducing Energy Consumption in Life Science Laboratories
Life science laboratories play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of biological processes, developing new medical treatments, and exploring ground breaking scientific discoveries. However, these facilities are often energy-intensive, with complex equipment, stringent environmental controls and round-the-clock operation
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24 August 2023
The Role of EPCs in Decarbonising our Commercial Building Stock
In the pursuit of a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future within the current commercial built landscape, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has assumed a pivotal role in the transition away from gas-fired boilers and the decarbonisation of heating systems. This significance arises from the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), which stipulate that the minimum EPC rating for commercial lettings should be a 'B' by 2030.
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4 August 2023
Is Net Zero by 2050 putting the UK Energy Grid at Risk?
The UK government has set a goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This ambitious goal will require a significant shift away from fossil fuels, and there are a number of challenges that need to be addressed in order to achieve it.
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30 May 2023
Energy Storage Systems
When utility costs for consuming grid electricity began to rise early last year from circa 14p/kWh to 45p/kWh (and even higher), the economics of using all the energy generated from a PV array through utilising energy storage systems began to make sense.
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