Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Energy Performance",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Combined heat and power in the green capitol from
ENER.G, which we summarised at the time by saying "CHP technology in London will enable the UK's tallest residential building to generate its own heat and electricity on site, helping to reduce energy bills and shrink its carbon footprint".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Lift provision: going 'green' from
Pickerings Lifts Europe: "Bernie Campbell, QHSE manager, Pickerings Lifts looks at what are the issues to be considered in operating lifts in a socially responsible manner".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Cylon Controls
concerning its Energy Management System
- take a look at Award winning building management from Cylon
which says: "The office space at One Hanover Street is approximately 70% open plan and 30% cellular and fully air conditioned under the control of a Cylon Building Energy Management System".
Take a look also at the news release from Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), Non-domestic EPC Energy Assessor Training,
as well as Silcock Dawson launch EPC service offering from Silcock Dawson and Partners,
and Jewson research reveals UK eco ignorance from Jewson.
See also:
SAS System 600 meets sustainability requirements
(December 2007)
B3Architects specified SAS International's System 600 acoustic lighting rafts throughout recently completed Beaufort Park office centre in Chepstow
Buildingtalk - Energy Efficiency feature
(November 2007)
Andy Jones, MD of warm edge spacer supplier Edgetech and Neil Schofield, head of sustainable development at Worcester Bosch discuss 'Energy Efficiency' in an interview with Buildingtalk
UK Glazing Sector report by EST and EEPH
(November 2007)
Out of over 9 million windows replaced annually, 2 million are now second time replacements - just one of the findings of the UK Glazing Sector report
Property developers should embrace EPC delays
(November 2007)
EPC delays will not leave commercial property market in the cold, say energy assessment experts Christopher Rodgers
Designing green to reduce operating costs
(November 2007)
Survey finds architects designing green to address demand for lower building operating costs
BBA approval for a renewable energy technology
(November 2007)
British Board of Agrement (BBA) issue its first ever certificate for renewable energy technology - the Clearline range of roof integrated solar water heating panels from Viridian Solar
News on the Energy Performance Certificates from Federation of Master Builders (FMB)
(November 2007)
Decision by Government to delay introduction of Energy Performance Certificates for public and commercial buildings is disappointing step in helping Britain to reduce its carbon emissions, says FMB
GGF President meets DEFRA Phil Woolas MP
(October 2007)
GGF President Rick Wilberforce continued the Federation's high profile lobbying when he met with Phil Woolas the DEFRA Minister responsible for Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Customers sign up for Pilkington energiKare
(October 2007)
Across the country, customers are signing up to supply the new energy efficient glazing, Pilkington energiKare
New virtual energy manager makes saving easy
(October 2007)
Ener-g Efficiency launched Virtual Energy Manager, which links automatic meter reading and a building energy management system for the first time, to provide guaranteed energy savings of around 30%
Castle Cement leads way in protecting environment
(October 2007)
Castle Cement has become UK's lowest emitter of carbon dioxide per tonne of cement, at a level five per cent better than the UK industry average
Existing housing stock and climate change
(October 2007)
GGF highlighted work the industry was doing in energy efficiency and called for Government to stimulate demand for products with the most energy-saving potential
Timber Windows Market soars
(September 2007)
Global growth in 2007 is forecast to exceed 4% for the fifth year running
Reach six star rating with new guide
(September 2007)
L.B.Plastics has launched a free guide outlining the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes and explaining how to achieve a maximum six star rating using PVC windows and doors
Evaluating school tenders for performance
(September 2007)
Experts from IES Consulting help Glasgow City Council evaluate school tenders for environmental performance and occupant comfort
IES UK-wide routes for conservation compliance
(September 2007)
To meet obligations of European Performance of Buildings Directive, IES is now the only commercial software provider to offer compliance solutions for all regions of the UK
Sustainable Construction Conference
(September 2007)
Semple Fraser is holding a conference for the Construction Industry entitled 'Sustainable Construction Conference - Facing the Environmental Challenges'
First Energy Performance Certificates
(August 2007)
Christopher Rodgers (Home and Energy) has embarked on its first Energy Performance Certificates instructed by Countrywide Surveyors
Christopher Rodgers to support Hipstar
(August 2007)
UK wide energy assessor Christopher Rodgers has secured another large energy assessment contract, with leading Home Information Pack (HIP) provider Hipstar
Energy firms first local authority contract
(August 2007)
UK wide energy assessors Christopher Rodgers has secured one of the first local authority energy assessment contracts in the UK, with West Lancashire District Council
Northgate and Christopher Rodgers in energy arena
(August 2007)
Christopher Rodgers and Northgate work closely to devise an end-to-end IT solution which will provide efficient collection and transfer of energy assessment data
IES Consulting helps achieve highest BREEAM score
(July 2007)
IES Consulting helps deliver office building which has been awarded the highest ever BREEAM score of 87.55%, opened for business this month
Council scheme for saving energy taken seriously
(July 2007)
When it comes to reducing carbon and saving energy, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, takes a holistic approach
News on the Energy Performance Certificates from LHA-ASRA Group
(July 2007)
Housing and regeneration group LHA-ASRA to take part in pilot scheme introducing Energy Performance Certificates for social housing properties
Global interest as Dundee firm hails world first
(July 2007)
IRT Energy Rating software analyses infrared photography - measuring CO2 emissions, energy consumption and providing a financial cost for the energy being used
Infrared imaging: energy performance certificate
(June 2007)
FLIR Systems B-Series has been developed to provide every facility to make and HIP inspectors' job as easy and efficient as possible
Pilkington straight to WER point
(June 2007)
Pilkington release Window Energy Ratings 3 to explain the benefits of the scheme, how to get a rating, factors affecting a window rating and implications of WERs on glass specification
Energy assessors put foot down to win prize draw
(June 2007)
National Energy Services is offering energy assessors another chance to win a Toyota Prius
Home Information Packs still mean business
(May 2007)
BRE Certification's list of accredited inspectors is now over 100 strong and this total should exceed 300 by 1st June with further growth expected during June and July
Efficient Air to the rescue of HIPS
(May 2007)
Energy saving specialists Efficient Air offer franchise opportunities for people who have lost business because of HIPs delays
Self-build centre showcases Thinsulex
(May 2007)
New centre designed as a showcase for self-builders has chosen Thinsulex as the recommended insulation material
Plan to roll out HIPs delayed
(May 2007)
National Energy Services said they were very disappointed that the 'well established plan to roll out HIPs and EPCs from 1 June has been delayed'
Technology for energy performance certificates
(May 2007)
Government approves UK's first energy efficiency software for use by home inspectors and domestic energy assessors
Landlords drive down energy use in offices
(May 2007)
Landlords can now report, monitor and drive down their buildings' energy use and CO2 emissions in an industry-standard way, thanks to a new online service