CONTENTS BSEE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER BUILDING SERVICES & VOL. 30 N0. 9 Editor
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IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES
20 Cutting energy costs in the data centre Jason Preston of 2bm outlines the opportunities for transforming data centre energy consumption.
Environmental Assessment 23 Keep a check on quality We look at the introduction of the EIA Quality Mark which is designed to provide a rigorous analysis of compliance on companies carrying out Environmental Impact Assessments.
Building Controls 24 The smart money is on DIN rails
DIN rail controllers used to be for the big jobs, but not anymore says Timeguard Product Manager Stephen Payne
Boilers & Hot Water
27 Low carbon hot water generation Jeff House of Baxi Commercial Division explains why there is a fantastic opportunity for the building services sector to play a lead role in driving the UK transition to a low carbon economy.
Boilers & Hot Water 28 Beware of false economy
Jon Cockburn from Heatrae Sadia looks at the benefits of choosing a well known brand for large and small unvented water heating.
Solar Power
TOTAL AVERAGE NET CIRCULATION ABC 20,771 Jan-Dec 2009
ISSN 1042-310 31 A guide to electrical testing
For those involved in the growing solar panel sector‚ awareness of installation and safety standards is crucial for system performance‚ says Jim Wallace of Seaward Solar.
Door Entry Systems 32 Don’t get left out in the cold
Door entry is a multi-billion dollar world-wide industry that has technology to suit every scenario, as Richard Hayward from Legrand explains.
Building Controls 35 Keeping you in control
Becoming energy conscious is at the very heart of every business, and it is a subject which will be addressed at the forthcoming Building Controls South Exhibition. Here we have a guide to whatʼs on offer.
Energy Management 36 What does CRC really mean?
Graham Munro from energyTEAM UK Ltd explains what the CRC scheme is all about.
Heat Pumps
39 Rise and rise of renewables Stephen Andrews from Danfoss Heat Pumps looks at why an increasing number of businesses are upgrading their buildings with microgeneration technologies.
Energy Management 40 Debating renewables Ideal Commercial Heatingʼs James Parkinson charts a path through the financial and legislative minefield of renewables.
REGUL ARS
4 Industry Comment 6 Industry News 12 Building Controls 13 Installation News 42 Product Finder 45 Recruitment 48 Buyers Guide
SEPT 2011 EDITOR’S NOTE
One of the big issues hitting the headlines at the moment is the cost of energy and as prices continue to soar it leaves us all wondering exactly how much it is going to cost us over the next few months.
Nine million or so British Gas customers have already seen their energy bills jump when price increases took effect in August; Scottish Power's customers are already paying more while Scottish & Southern Energy and E.ON are due to put their energy prices up this month.
It is without doubt a difficult time for everyone but one thing that is certain is that we will have to work together to find a way around the issue. The Government has unveiled possible routes to a low carbon economy in its recently published 2050 pathways analysis which sets out the goals which we need to achieve in order to harness a decarbonised grid to fuel the UK. But one thing which has become clear is that we still have a long way to go.
I am sure that sometimes it feels that just as you reach an
important milestone, the goal posts are moved and you have to start from the beginning, looking at areas where further savings can be made.
In a lot of ways this is very true because there is new legislation and guidance from the Government being released on a regular basis. But at the same time there is also a lot of new technology on offer and manufacturers are showing an increasing desire to listen to the industry and use your feedback to make important changes to their products.
There is a lot of uncertainty in the industry at the moment, but one thing which I think we can guarantee is that energy prices are not going to drop in the near future. It is therefore up to you to make the right choice and guide your clients in the direction of the products which will prove to be the most energy efficient option both now and in the future.
See you next month Tracey
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