Delivery and fuel stores
What fuel store and delivery method should I use for my biomass boiler? There are four main types of fuel store: Below/partially underground stores Above ground stores Integrated stores within existing buildings Removable containerised storage Which you choose depends on…
Types of lighting found in the workplace
What types of lighting do you find in the workplace? By updating the lighting in your workspace, there is scope to save a lot of money on electricity bills. There are numerous types of bulb available today, and these include…
Types of biomass fuel
When people refer to biomass fuel, they are referring to biological material derived from living or recently living plants that can be used to create heat when burnt in a biomass boiler. Biomass fuel is considered to be renewable One…
Low Energy Lighting Case Study
Workspace embracing low energy LED lighting To illustrate just how much an office can save on lighting costs, we have taken our current shared office space as an example, looking at their old lighting set up and the savings that…
How to install your infrared heating panels
Positioning the infrared heating panels is key If you have purchased – or are about to purchase – infrared heaters, then understanding where to put them is important to get the best results. Infrared heating panels don’t operate like conventional convection…
The Current National Grid
History of the Grid Britain had the beginnings of its national grid system in 1937, when a group of engineers connected a series of smaller electrical regional grids, in an effort to increase supply security and reduce overall electrical cost.…
The Smart Grid
The smart grid How can we use energy more effectively on a national scale? By creating a ‘smart grid’. A smart grid relies on data – not only about how much electricity is being produced, but also about demand at a…
Energy Companies and the Smart Grid
Energy companies and the smart grid Rolling out the smart grid should help keep the lights on in Britain, reducing the threat of blackouts while hopefully providing value for money for consumers. Aside from helping the country transition to a…
Consumers and the Smart Grid
The advantages and disadvantages of the smart grid system Rolling out the smart grid should help keep the lights on in Britain, reducing the threat of blackouts while hopefully providing value for money for the consumers. Aside from helping the…
Smart Meters
What are smart meters? The smart meter is a relatively new technology that records real time electricity and gas usage and delivers this information back to the utility companies wirelessly, without the need for manual readings. Smart meters keep the…