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technologies, such as fuel cells, micro-turbines, domestic CHP (Stirling engines) and use of renewable fuels. It provides a forum to explore the lessons that can be learned from existing installations, as well as authoritative, accurate and independent information on CHP-DH. It also seeks to influence government policy where appropriate, and to keep CIBSE members aware of market conditions and government initiatives related to CHP, while seeking links with other institutions and organisations. www.cibse.org/chp


Electrical Services Group The CIBSE Electrical Services Group (ESG) aims to encourage best practice in electrical building services and is committed to technical knowledge sharing with members. The group provides access to technical information in electrical services engineering/ applications which include power systems engineering, lightning protection and LV electrical services. The Electrical Services Group Committee has co-opted members from the Electrical Safety Council, the Electrical Contractors’ Association, academia and practitioners. Membership of the group is open to all and access can be gained to webinars and online educational materials from the ESG website. Members are also involved in the process


of updating Guide K – Electricity in Buildings and preparing a number of Knowledge Series documents on standby generators and lightning protection. For further details about the CIBSE ESG, please contact Tony Sung on tony.sung@dr-tonysung.com


Energy Performance Group The CIBSE Energy performance Group helps raise awareness and disseminates knowledge to improve the efficiency of buildings. Membership is open to any building professional and helps keep members up to date on this subject area through e-newsletters and access to information and events. The group holds two conferences a year to


discuss building energy performance topics, including relevant legislation aimed at cutting carbon emissions; previous presentations are on the website. The group uses its website and e-newsletter


to inform and provide support. It offers an expert Q&A forum covering a new energy topic every quarter and publishes Carbon Bites – short leaflets giving a rapid overview of key topics. The group aims to help building professionals


become aware of the opportunities for energy saving within the buildings they are involved with – both new and existing; encourage best


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practice in the use of passive solutions, plus new and developing technologies to reduce carbon emissions; maintain building professionals awareness of the latest developments in low or zero carbon technologies, and keep them up to date with market conditions and government initiatives related to energy saving. It also provides a forum to explore the


lessons that can be learned, and to disseminate these along with a central source of links and information (including information about training and certification in energy inspection) and to support CIBSE members with their obligations under the code of conduct to ‘have due regard to environmental issues in carrying out their professional duties’ and implement the CIBSE Sustainability policy. www.cibse-epg.org


Intelligent Buildings Group The Intelligent Buildings Group has members drawn from consultancies, contractors and manufacturers from the private and public sectors. It sends a newsletter twice a year to its 7,500 plus members worldwide, as well as disseminating knowledge and experience by running seminars, participating in other relevant events and writing publications. It welcomes members who have expertise and passion to share knowledge about intelligent buildings and cities. Today intelligent buildings are often described


as smart, digital or sentient, but they encompass more than this. Good architecture uses a combination of low and high technologies to ensure that the built form, orientation, materials and massing are designed to ensure long term durability and low carbon emissions, while also using appropriate modern technologies to ensure effective responsive control to user’s needs. The growth in urban communities means eco-cities are now top priority in construction programmes for developing countries. Cities need intelligent infrastructures as well as buildings integrated into a landscape of green and open spaces. Quality of life, health, well-being and liveability are aims that can be achieved with creative design and management of buildings, and of the systems that operate them. eva.dsouza@aecom.com


Natural Ventilation Group The Natural Ventilation Group is an international body, comprising 30 committee members from industry and academia, serving a wider membership of 7,520. The aims of the group are to ensure natural ventilation is properly considered at the design stage, equally with mechanical ventilation or


air conditioning; to disseminate knowledge via seminars, publications, and the internet; to recommend research projects; to be at the forefront of knowledge of the low energy, environmental, and economic performance of natural ventilation; and to work with consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and researchers in pursuing these aims. The group publishes an electronic newsletter


twice a year (available via the group’s website) through which it aims to inform current and potential members of its work and, more generally, to benefit the discipline of natural ventilation within CIBSE. The group continues to offer a wide and varied


seminar programme – its most recent seminar on the natural ventilation of UK school classrooms attracted more than 100 registered delegates. More seminars and debates are planned for 2012 and will be advertised shortly. The Natural Ventilation Group is always open to new ideas and committee members. For more information please contact Benjamin Jones at b.jones@ucl.ac.uk


Institute of Local Exhaust Ventilation Engineers The Institute of Local Exhaust Ventilation Engineers (ILEVE) was formed in 2010 and became the fourth society of CIBSE in 2011. It has almost 140 members and hopes to reach 200 in the next few months. The goal of the institute is to bring about a significant reduction in deaths and incidents of ill health caused by breathing airborne contaminants in the workplace. Although the requirements of LEV equipment and services are embedded in the CoSHH regulations, compliance is still very variable. By adhering to professional standards and agreeing to work to a code of practice, the institute believes it can elevate LEV Engineering as a profession. The institute has been backed and encouraged by the HSE since its conception and is working closely with many trade organisations. Very shortly, the membership and grading subcommittee will be awarding grades to the first 30 members based on submitted grandfather applications and supporting documentation. Identifying existing qualifications and relevant experience is a lengthy process, but the outcome should be a system for recognising competency in all areas of LEV Engineering. Like all engineering institutions, ILEVE offers various corporate grades of membership, from Licentiate Member (LILEVE) through Associate Member (AILEVE) to Full Member (MILEVE) and Fellow (FILEVE). www.ileve.org


November 2012 CIBSE Journal 25


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