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RETROFIT LIGHTING KET TO NET ZERO TARGETS T
amlite Lighting says retrofitting out-dated lighting systems will be key to improving energy use across the public sector, following the release of the Prime Minister’s ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution. Tamlite Lighting has welcomed Boris Johnson’s announcement which will see £1 billion funding allotted to make new and existing homes and public buildings more efficient, cutting bills for hospitals and schools, as part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
Whilst innovative technologies will form part of the blueprint to allow the UK work towards its 2050 net-zero target, Tamlite’s managing director John Allden says that many have forgotten the impact lighting can have on saving energy and reducing carbon emissions, and by replacing out-dated lighting systems, coupled with intelligent lighting
control, it will go a long way to making public buildings more efficient. He comments: “The UK government has set in law its net-zero targets, so the Prime Minister’s latest announcement on how this can be achieved must be welcomed. Yet, whilst innovation and new technologies form part of the overall decarbonisation plan, we cannot forget the simple steps those in charge of running public buildings can take to make sure they reach carbon reduction targets. Lighting can be a huge source of energy consumption in the public sector, and small changes can make a big difference. Replacing outdated lighting with modern LED systems can effectively reduce energy use and carbon emissions. Such retrofitting upgrades are easy to do and should be seen key component of the Government’s green strategy.”
Tamlite’s managing director John Allden Colin Lawson, head of market intelligence at Tamlite
response to a major shift towards more flexible working models. Tamlite Lighting says that with a growing number of employees adopting a hybrid working style, office buildings will need to prepare for reduced occupancy levels and changes in density ratios. This is backed by independent survey carried out by the British Council for Offices (BCO). It found that Britain is set to move to a ‘mixed’ working style, as time in the office is balanced with time at home. As a result, Tamlite says it is more important than ever for building managers to ensure they have greater control and flexibility of their lighting systems. The key to achieving this will be investment in the integration of the latest lighting control systems. In addition, these systems can help align building
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ne of the UK’s lighting manufacturers is calling on commercial building managers to future-proof their lighting systems in
Hybrid working will require lighting controls investment
performance with any net-zero ambitions companies may have through reduced energy consumption. This is particularly timely following the publication of guidance from the UK Green Buildings Council (UKGBC) on delivering net zero carbon buildings, with a Government consultation on energy performance disclosure for commercial buildings expected by the end of this year (2020). Colin Lawson, head of market intelligence at
Tamlite, comments: “The commercial property sector may be undergoing a period of change. However, the death of the office should not be exaggerated. Whilst employees’ working habits are changing, there is still a strong desire to spend time in the office. “The real-estate sector is faced with a double- pronged challenge. There is now a top-down commitment by many organisations to reduce carbon emissions, plus it is more important than ever to create working environments that are fit for
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purpose now, and in the future. Lighting has a key role to play in achieving both these ambitions. “As the need for lighting systems to perform both effectively and cost-effectively has become more acute, so has the demand for solutions that offer a greater degree of control, flexibility and connectivity. Incorporating controls and sensors in an office environment means the right levels of illumination can easily be provided when and where it’s needed. It also allows building managers to make informed decisions on how the building is being used and make corresponding amendments to lighting schedules and settings. “With an ever-growing focus on circular economy, enhanced occupant wellbeing and greater control of energy consumption, the needs of end-users in these key areas can all be achieved simply through the power of simpler, smarter lighting.”
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