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Supreme Court FiT judgment 'will make incentive pot stretch further' 27-Jan-2012
The limited funds available to stimulate the renewables industry will last longer as a result of the Government's decision to take its appeal to the Supreme Court, according to Paul Roche, director of sustainability and renewables at Grafton Group.

Johnson Controls makes senior EMEA appointment Johnson Controls makes senior EMEA appointment 27-Jan-2012
Johnson Controls has appointed Richard van Bergen as vice president and general manager, Energy Solutions Europe and Africa.

Alpha launches courses for heating engineers 27-Jan-2012
Alpha has launched two new training courses for 2012 and expanded the length of its training season.

Buderus £1.5m training academy opens Buderus £1.5m training academy opens 27-Jan-2012
Buderus has opened a new £1.5 million training and assessment facility at its headquarters in Worcester.

Danfoss launches MIS 3005 training 27-Jan-2012
Danfoss Heat Pumps UK has introduced a bespoke training course designed to help approved installers with the understanding and interpretation of the new version of the MIS 3005 standard, which is essential for compliance to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).




It's always important that we are correctly understood...
by Ant Wilson

Time to change out of the emperor’s new clothes
by Ian Vallely

Cut to the PV FiT tariff is justified
by Mike Malina

Being Green makes sitting down expensive
by Graham Hendra


Burning Issue: Why the Green Deal is a good deal for all Burning Issue: Why the Green Deal is a good deal for all 8-Dec-2011
Under the Green Deal, bill payers will be able to benefit from energy efficiency improvements without having to front up the cash. Instead, businesses will provide the capital, getting their money back via the energy bill. Andrew Warren is upbeat about the Green Deal's prospects.

Fans: The impact of Euro laws on fan specification Fans: The impact of Euro laws on fan specification 8-Dec-2011
Legislation is having a big impact in the ventilation sector. Les Fish examines European Directives in the fans sector.

Contractor Focus: Achieving the best possible building performance for life 8-Dec-2011
High performance buildings are cost effective in design, delivery and operation; are sustainable, and place a premium on safety and security. But how do they impact on our sector? A recent debate hosted by hvac systems giant Trane contributed to our understanding of the concept.

Air Conditioning World: Help with navigating the qualifications minefield Air Conditioning World: Help with navigating the qualifications minefield 8-Dec-2011
Keeping track of the legal requirements for installers' qualifications can be complicated, but it is essential. Perhaps the solution lies in a single skill-card for all, says Miriam Rodway.

Air Conditioning World: Retrofit projects need tailored solutions Air Conditioning World: Retrofit projects need tailored solutions 8-Dec-2011
The commercial retrofit market represents a major business opportunity for hvac contractors and consultants. Andy Legg explores the particular challenges in replacing old air conditioning equipment with new high efficiency chillers and looks at how tailored chiller solutions can play a significant role in growing retrofit business.


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Therma Com 9-Jan-2012
ThermaCom is the leading independent remanufacture specialist capable of providing mechanical and electrical solutions for any situation found within the building service, or refrigeration industry.

Radiant Heating solutions from HCP 28-Nov-2011
HCP, a division of SAS International, specialises in Radiant Heating solutions; a water-based energy-efficient space-heating alternative to traditional wall-mounted radiators and air-conditioning systems.

Sas International Chilled Ceiling 28-Nov-2011
SAS Coolceil Radiant Chilled Ceilings have emerged as an alternative to traditional air conditioning systems, incorporating a single piece copper element into the rear of a standard ceiling tile.



Ensure complete protection with Solar S1 Concentrate Ensure complete protection with Solar S1 Concentrate 15-Dec-2011
As sales in solar thermal systems continue to soar, leading chemical water treatment manufacturer Fernox has expanded its range of inhibited heat transfer fluids with the new Fernox Solar S1 Concentrate.

Climaveneta's NX compact liquid chillers Climaveneta's NX compact liquid chillers 15-Dec-2011
The NX range of scroll compressor liquid chillers from Climaveneta UK combines excellent energy efficiency with a compact design and a choice of models to suit a range of applications.

Hitachi offers more with Set Free mini Hitachi offers more with Set Free mini 1-Dec-2011
Hitachi Air Conditioning and Refrigeration has extended its range of Set Free mini outdoor units with the introduction of several new models.

Carbon Trust verifies carbon savings using Fernox Protector F1 and Cleaner F3 Carbon Trust verifies carbon savings using Fernox Protector F1 and Cleaner F3 18-Nov-2011
After commissioning an independent report, leading chemical water treatment company Fernox has had the carbon saving results of its products verified by the Carbon Trust.

Recycle and keep warm this winter Recycle and keep warm this winter 18-Nov-2011
When the temperature drops working in a draughty manufacturing facility or workshop can be a very chilly experience, while costing building owners a fortune in heating that doesn't actually keep anyone warm. If this sounds like your business and you have waste wood as a by-product of your operations, then a Fabbri heater from Euroheat could provide the solution.



Birmingham District Energy scheme scoops two prestigious awards Birmingham District Energy scheme scoops two prestigious awards 5-Dec-2011
Birmingham District Energy Company (BDEC) - a partnership comprising Cofely (a GDF SUEZ company), Birmingham City Council, Aston University and Birmingham Children's Hospital - has not only won the Partners in Expert Services Award in the PFM 2011 Awards but was also voted Overall Winner 2011 ('best of the best') by the judges.

Care homes benefit from Polypipe Ventilation Care homes benefit from Polypipe Ventilation 1-Dec-2011
Domus ducting and Silavent Curzon fans from Polypipe Ventilation, manufacturer of market leading, energy-saving domestic and light commercial ventilation systems, have been specified and installed in private sector care homes across the UK by LNT Construction Ltd.

Munters launch Free PsychroApp Munters launch Free PsychroApp 1-Dec-2011
A new calculation tool for fast and accurate humidity calculations to help create optimal climates.

Envirotec's AHU upgrade increases efficiency for Department for Transport Envirotec's AHU upgrade increases efficiency for Department for Transport 2-Nov-2011
Envirotec has supplied new bespoke air handling units (AHUs) and refurbished older units, at Great Minster House, the Department for Transport building in Horseferry Road, London.

SE Controls New Tamperproof Manual Control Point (MCP) SE Controls New Tamperproof Manual Control Point (MCP) 26-Sep-2011
SE Controls' New TAMPERPROOF MANUAL CONTROL POINT (MCP) is the only product available on the market which can deliver the full functionality required of an MCP whilst complying with the imminent EN12101-9 product standard.



Hamworthy's New Range of Condensing Water Heaters Perfect Match for Drayton Manor Hotel Hamworthy's New Range of Condensing Water Heaters Perfect Match for Drayton Manor Hotel
Guests staying at Drayton Manor Theme Park’s new hotel are benefiting from the installation of three new Dorchester DR-FC Evo water heaters and two Ensbury LT 370 low temperature steel boilers. ...

Climaveneta’s i-Accurate brings efficiency and flexibility to close control Climaveneta’s i-Accurate brings efficiency and flexibility to close control
The latest addition to Climaveneta’s Accurate range of close control air conditioning units is the i-Accurate series of direct expansion inverter compressor models, designed to maximise energy efficiency at partial cooling loads. These partial coolin...

The standard Electrical Panel for AHUs The standard Electrical Panel for AHUs
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TME Recommends New Thermometer Range for Facilities Managers
UK thermometer manufacturer, TM Electronics, has launched a comprehensive Building Management Temperature Range specifically designed for building and facilities Managers. ...

Fläkt Woods rides away a clear winner Fläkt Woods rides away a clear winner
Fläkt Woods has recently won an order to provide the ventilation requirements as part of a supply and installation package for the inspiring new National Indoor Sports Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome building, currently under construction which will ...

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