New six step energy savings plan launched by ABB UK

New six step energy savings plan launched by ABB UK   A new Energy & Productivity Plan, launched by ABB, takes into account some of the requirements of the Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme (ESOS). The plan offers an in-depth snapshot of the energy saving and productivity improvement potential from a company’s motor-driven applications, like pumps […]

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Ten [compressed air] tips you can’t ignore

The British Compressed Air Association [BCAS] provides ten top tips on working with compressed air, which can help end users use the utility efficiently, cost effectively and safely   Ten tips you can’t ignore   1.  Understand electrical consumption Some employees and businesses might have a misconception that compressed air is ‘free’ once they have […]

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ABB guide to VSDs in retail environments.

     ABB guide to VSDs in retail environments.   According to the Carbon Trust, the retail sector accounts for about seven percent of the UK’s carbon emissions, with the biggest energy users being refrigeration and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Refrigeration accounts for about 40 percent of energy consumption, but for certain retailers […]

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Mitsubishi MelEnergy to help business with ESOS Compliance

  Mitsubishi Electric to launch  MelEnergy to help UK business with ESOS Compliance.   To be launched early in 2015, MelEnergy will provide the energy management software platform and technical expertise to develop the best energy saving options for clients. Both Mitsubishi Electric and RUMM believe that there are great benefits to be realised from […]

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Large UK companies required by law to register for ESOS

    Large UK companies required by law to register for ESOS   Large UK  companies are required by law to register got the Government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) by 5 December 2015. The definition of a large company is given below.   The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is an energy assessment and […]

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