Contents
NEWS 6 News
Opposition grows to planned cuts in FITs; school emissions rising despite drop in heating; lawyers warn of Green Deal flaws; dismay over cut in RHI tariff for big biomass; help for firms to be more energy efficient; councils need support on design plans – review.
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LIGHTING SPECIAL
13 CIBSE News
Eastern odyssey for president; and a sense of wonder at annual lecture.
OPINION
17 Spotting the bug in the BMS Just how much of a threat are computer viruses to a building’s control systems?
18 Letters
Shades go up on quick wins; engineering economics; and Olympian expectations.
20 Regulations
The Energy Act may have enshrined the Green Deal in law, but key questions remain unanswered, writes Hywel Davies.
21 Manufacturer’s viewpoint Why we should all adopt the ‘ECR’ approach to building services.
LEARNING
51 CPD Fans for ducted ventilation systems.
www.cibsejournal.com Features
22 Taking control How to make electronic building management systems work to your advantage.
28 Power relation Comparing the efficiencies of combined heat and power and district heating systems.
34 Fitter application
CIBSE has published an updated guide on combined heat and power.
‘ The speed of the FiTs changes will leave many companies with stranded assets and a plethora of contractual disputes. It’s a real mess’ Page 6
38 Artful illumination A look at the sensitive lighting approach taken at the Hepworth gallery.
42 Head to head Two very different perspectives on a lighting specification and the price of value engineering.
46 In a new light
How will the radical changes in the new Code for Lighting be interpreted?
CLASSIFIED
57 Products Your guide to the latest products and services.
PEOPLE AND JOBS 62 Appointments
Find your next job here and online at
jobs.cibsejournal.com
66 Looking ahead Intelligent Cities, and future events and training seminars.
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