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Building energy consumption readings can be obtained from different sources. Building energy certificates, for example, show the overall primary energy requirements, further broken down into
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Companies, especially SMEs, need to operate as efficiently as possible to remain competititve. Energy auditing is a useful way to identify and prioritise energy-saving opportunities.
First, assess
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A comparison of a conventional car with an energy efficient one delivered positive results. The environmentally friendly car was the same model as the conventional car (gasoline-powered, efficiency
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Sealing up unwanted draughts is an inexpensive way of saving small to moderate amounts of energy by improving thermal insulation. Draught-free rooms and buildings are more comfortable at lower
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Heating costs through the roof? Consider cladding and insulation
Cladding is used to provide an additional layer of insulation to a building which improves thermal performance and weather resistance
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Have you looked into those cavities? Cavity wall insulation
Insulating wall cavities can help you cut energy use and save money by reducing heat lost through walls in colder months, and keeping it
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Recovering heat produced during the refrigeration process is possible and can help save energy and cut costs. Heat-recovery equipment can be fitted to existing plant or integrated in new buildings
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Refrigerated display cabinets are important for marketing/selling goods that need to be kept cold while displayed, but they are notoriously energy-intensive. Taking necessary maintenance measures can
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Free cooling can assist in cooling water which is subsequently used in industrial processes or air-conditioning systems. It is an economical system which can help reduce costs and energy uses.
Free
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Micro-hydro (or hydropower installation) is a good example of small-scale renewable energy that can help to save energy. It exploits water flows through a turbine to drive a generator and produce
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The solar thermal identity… or should that be supremacy?
Solar thermal (also called solar heating collector) is a mature renewable energy technology. Solar collectors have recently been used not only
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Wind energy is a good example of how small-scale renewables can work. The electricity generated can cover part of the electricity needs of building(s). This potential varies depending on several