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enewable specialist, Rexel UK, says it is imperative that the
Government rapidly follows through with its ‘long term framework’ for the nation’s energy policy.
Of the few environmental points noted in the summer Budget, Chancellor George Osborne declared the abolition of the Climate Change Levy (CCL) – to be removed from 1st August with a transitional period for suppliers to claim CCL exemption on green electricity generated before that date. It was claimed that the exemption was ‘outdated’ and could be removed because the Government has a ‘long term framework for investment in renewable energy in place’.
The Chancellor also
announced he would continue to forge ahead with a planned £1.3m tax support and exemptions for the North Sea oil and gas industry. He also confirmed that the new Government will no longer be progressing with previous plans to increase the proportion of revenue from environmental taxes during this Parliament. Jerry Hamilton, Business Development Director of Renewables & Energy Solutions for Rexel Northern Europe, comments: “It is incredibly disappointing to see so little in the way of environmental policy in this year’s Budget and, worse still, the removal of the CCL which will have a profound impact on
Success at Fläkt
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the take up of energy-efficient measures by commercial users. “We can only hope that this truly is part of a wider plan which the Government has claimed is a ‘long term framework’ for the UK energy infrastructure – and that this will be delivered quickly.” He adds: “We must
remember that, as a nation, we are at the risk of an impending energy crisis – with more power plants closing and replacements not happening quickly enough. Thus, we need rapid Government intervention in order for us to safeguard our energy future and move a low- carbon economy along. “Crucially, the Government must drive forward solar and
other renewable sources as an integral part of the future energy mix to ensure security of future supply. After all, our use of fossil fuels is finite whereas renewable energy provides a secure, cost-effective long term solution – and must be used more widely commercially and domestically.” He concludes: “Although the Budget has left a distinctive hole in terms of the lack of environmental focus, we hope that the Government will take rapid action to deliver a long term energy policy – this is imperative to ensure the UK stays on track to be a leader in the energy revolution rather than a follower.”
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Bristan Group wins prestigious Investors in People Award
Leadership and Management award in the annual Investors in People Awards 2015. The Awards, which received over 400 entries from
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Symposium – held in June – has been declared a success, with over 50 guests attending the event at the Building Centre in London.
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Guests were invited to join the Fläkt Woods team and speaker Professor Tim Dwyer to learn more about indoor air quality (IAQ) and good ventilation in schools and education facilities. Yan Evans at Fläkt Woods, said: “It was great to have esteemed CIBSE technical editor, Professor Tim Dwyer, deliver the CPD presentation at the symposium. Attendees were given the opportunity to gain CPD credits, whilst learning more about the importance of IAQ in the education sector.
“Guests were also invited to participate in a Q&A session with our in-house experts and discuss energy efficient solutions, such as our new eCO
läkt Woods’ second Energy Efficiency
PREMIUM energy recovery unit.” The free symposium followed this year’s launch of Fläkt Woods’ innovative, and class leading, eCO PREMIUM energy recovery unit, which is a key solution for schools in particular, where the pressure on ensuring the wellbeing of children and teaching staff has heightened. eCO PREMIUM has been specifically developed to assist schools in meeting increasingly stringent government guidelines, whilst cutting operating costs. The unit is capable of recovering 85 per cent of the thermal energy, making it a highly efficient low carbon solution. Yan concludes: “We’ve had some great feedback, and we will certainly be looking at holding further symposiums later this year around other key issues in the ventilation arena.”
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organisations working in a variety of sectors and locations across the globe, celebrate the best people management practices amongst Investors in People accredited businesses.
The Excellence in Leadership and Management category recognises investment in people to strengthen leadership capability at every level. Tamworth-based Bristan Group was shortlisted alongside Lexington, MTN Nigeria and Hanover Housing Association, amongst others. The company was crowned winner at a ceremony in London, in the grounds of the Tower of London, and hosted by comedian Rory Bremner. Bristan Group was chosen as winner for its outstanding achievements across the whole organisation.
Jeremy Ling, CEO at The Bristan Group said: “We are immensely
proud to have won this award, it marks the outstanding work of all our employees. We’re looking forward to continuing to work with Investors in People to maintain our high standard of people management.” Investors in People Awards judge, Rob Jones, said: “All of the submissions were very strong but for me, the distinguishing factor was Bristan Group’s passion. There was a clear sense that this had transformed the way people considered the organisation. “They should be extremely pleased with their achievement. This accolade demonstrates its dedication to empowering its people, which makes it a truly outperforming company. It is organisations like these that form the backbone of Investors in People.”
hower and tap company, Bristan Group, has won the Excellence in
Cofely wins FM contract with Harrow Council
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ofely has been awarded a five-year contract by Harrow Council to deliver a range of facilities and energy efficiency services.
The partnership will see Cofely
deliver mechanical and electrical maintenance, building fabric, cleaning and a range of security services across the Council’s 162 building portfolio. It will also include energy efficiency services in support of the Council’s carbon reduction strategy and initiatives to tackle fuel poverty. Some 420 employees will transfer to Cofely under TUPE arrangements. The new contract brings together a number of smaller contracts previously managed by different Council departments into a single outsourced delivery. This will deliver greater consistency and efficiency of services, lifecycle visibility and projected financial savings in the order of 20%. Another key aspect of the partnership is a number of wide- ranging social value commitments which will deliver significant benefits to the local community. These will support the Councils own priorities for the vulnerable, communities, local businesses and families. To support these priorities Cofely will create a number of apprenticeships and graduate and work placements. It will also establish a new Harrow Community Fund to directly back local community projects and also provide training and volunteering opportunities for Harrow residents. Venetia Reid-Baptiste of Harrow Council commented: “By working with Cofely we will be able to deliver a significant improvement in services to the local community while meeting our commitment to reduce costs. I have no doubt this partnership will prove to be of great benefit to Harrow residents.” Cofely’s UK CEO Wilfrid Petrie added: "We look forward to developing a strong relationship with Harrow Council that will make not only a real difference to the delivery of council services but also to the sustainable development of the wider community as a whole.”
SPIE beats competition to win lighting installation contract
PIE, the independent European multi- technical services company has been appointed by DF Energy to install site- wide infrastructure lighting and small power at Carrington Power’s new gas power station in Manchester.
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SPIE will fix approximately 2,500 light fittings and associated cables; the lighting comprises a mix of normal and ‘hazardous area’ fixtures. The 880MW power station is expected to have an operational life of more than 25 years. Built on the site of the demolished Carrington coal- fired power station, the new plant will be combined-cycle gas-fired. Its output will be
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enough to power roughly one million homes; three times the amount generated by the former plant.
Planning permission for the £600m station was granted in 2008 with construction work commencing in 2013. SPIE joined the development in January 2015. The aim is for commercial operations to start in 2016. Julio Rodriguez, On-shore Project Manager for DF Energy at Carrington, said: “SPIE was awarded this contract because its proven ability and technical experience were well-matched with Carrington Project’s high quality, EHS and industrial relations standards.”
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