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Posts tagged “Energy efficiency”

Asymetric lighting at a logistics hub in North East England
Earlier this year the MSE team carried out a full exterior LED lighting upgrade at a logistics hub in the North East of England. 
 
The old sodium SON light units were replaced with asymmetric LED floodlights. These use reflectors to direct light in front of the fixtures rather than the standard symmetrical floodlights which distribute light in all directions. 
 
The installation will save energy and provides a much more tailored lighting solution for our customers. 
New in-building solar roofing technology
Have you heard of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar panels? 
 
Products are now available that are designed to seamlessly integrate with the existing structure and design of a building. They are easy to install, making them ideal for your home, public buildings, offices and commercial properties. 
Better wall insulation can save money
The energy price cap is now set at £2,500 from 1st October and further increases are expected in January 2023. 
 
The government’s plan to promote increased use of renewable energy in our homes by subsidising heat pump installations is being questioned
 
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides grants to encourage installation of low carbon heating systems such as heat pumps. The scheme covers some of the initial cost of installing low carbon heating and is open to domestic and small non-domestic properties in England and Wales.