Energy Efficiency Feature
Efficiency
A recent survey confirmed that the UK needs to increase its EV charging network six-fold, and fast, to cope with the amount of EVs due to hit the nation’s roads
properties and new builds. These major construction companies are just a few integrating EV charging points into their projects to help future-proof their new build developments in order to meet greener commitments and modern-day end user requirements.
Kieron Alsop is managing director of Rolec EV
charging options. Housing associations, developers and local authorities need to ensure their charger of choice can comply with, and cater for, EV charging requirements on home builds.
GETTING ON BOARD Rolec has vast experience manufacturing EV charging points for the housing sector. We recently supplied units for a Keepmoat Development in Doncaster featuring 600+ houses – all were fitted with an EV Ready Mode 2 charging unit, which also enables the end-user to easily upgrade to a Mode 3 EV fast charger at a later date, should they wish to. Rolec has also supplied EV charging points to Barrett Homes, Kier, Taylor
Wimpey, Redrow Homes, Bloor Homes, Fairview Homes, Cala Homes, Elan Homes, Bellway Homes, Orbit Homes and Persimmon Homes for both existing
ESi – heating controls for all homes
ESi offers a range of programmers that enables the installer to comply with Part L of the Building Regulations, providing separate timed heating control for living and sleeping zones in a home, whilst also providing timed control of hot water.
The ESi range offers 24 Hour/5/2 day and 7 day programming options for each channel. And these programmers also feature a “Landlord” option to encourage social housing and private tenants to allow access for annual maintenance.
Take a closer look at ESi’s website. 01280 816868
www.esicontrols.co.uk Flamco celebrates three millionth Flexvent
Leading HVAC component manufacturer Flamco is celebrating the sale of its three millionth Flexvent air vent valve in the UK and Ireland in the past ten years. Selling around 300,000 of these units a year, it’s clear to see that these are essential components to keep on every heating installer, air conditioning installer and plumbers van. Most Flamco Flexvent types are supplied with a brass shut-off valve to facilitate simple installation and removal. When the float vent is unscrewed from the shut off valve, the valve will close automatically and the system will not need to be de-pressurised or drained. Under normal circumstances, the Flexvent float valve needs no maintenance at all.
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THE NEW RULES The Department for Transport has launched a consultation which could see a government requirement for all new-build homes with a parking space to be fitted with an electric vehicle (EV) charging unit. Record levels of ultra-low emission vehicles continue to hit the UK's roads. The latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows year-on-year July sales figures for EVs almost tripled, while demand for hybrid electric cars also increased by 34 per cent. After supporting the installation of around 100,000 domestic
EV charge points through grants, the Government is now also considering bringing in requirements that all new private EV chargers use smart technology – with an aim to encourage off-peak charging, thereby keeping costs down for consumers.
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