Underfloor heating is one of the fastest growing sectors of the UK’s heating industry. 

 

It accounted for around 7.7% by value in 2019, according to a recent report which makes forecasts for the sector to 2024. It is expected to continue growing annually at 4 to 6% for the next four years. 

Not the sort of roses that we are all thinking about as Valentine’s Day approaches, but the often-overlooked ceiling rose for electric lights. 

 

The world’s first BS67 smart ceiling rose has been created because someone had a really simple idea. In fact, it was so simple, he assumed it had already been done. 

In a security- and efficiency-conscious environment a building management system (BMS) can be used to manage fire alarms, and to coordinate controls for timers, thermostats, fans and lights. Most importantly a BMS can save energy. 

 

Building energy management is now catching up with LED lighting as the most popular way for businesses to reduce energy costs. 

 

While around two thirds of the businesses introducing energy management systems have 1000 employees or more, there’s still scope for smaller organisations to make significant savings. 

One of the things that will help us make the move to renewable sources of energy in the UK is the availability of reliable and cost-effective battery storage. 

 

Now batteries designed for increasingly popular electric cars are being used to store power for the National Grid. 

A property development company in Australia has worked with a range of manufacturers to create an environmentally friendly home where the owner won’t pay any utility bills. 

 

When you think about ‘eco’ homes, you might first think about solar panels...