EDITOR’S COMMENT & CONTENTS Meeting of minds on low carbon heating


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ven in good times, energy is a significant expense for businesses particularly those operating in energy intensive industries or data centres. It’s why many prioritise identifying and implementing cost saving measures to optimise usage, lower operational costs and improve performance. The current energy market uncertainty has boosted


international efforts to prepare for the future and build resilience in the face of whatever the future holds. It is driving innovation, and widespread discussion, on the products and solutions that have a role to play. This month’s Energy Management & Optimisation feature starting on pg 22 looks at the subject from many different angles. A carbon reduction project for a global drug giant’s


production facility is explained on pg 22, while Aggreko delves into the reason behind its Race to Resilience document on pg 23.


On pg 24 Omron explores the role of PV inverters in helping to make properties more sustainable while also reducing energy bills while on pg 26 and 28 find out about the role of nano technology and building controls respectively. Crucially, energy management and low carbon heating solutions are closely related with solutions designed to be highly efficient and carbon friendly. With that in mind, don’t miss out on the opportunity to take part in this year’s Building Services Forum focussing on low carbon heating solutions. The event will be held at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel on October 5 and you can find out about all the latest innovations from top industry professionals. Other features this month include Data Centres & Cable Management, Chillers & Refrigerant and a focus on Hotels & Leisure.


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4 News & Appointments Industry news, appointments and quotes


7 Data Centres & Cable Management Ultra-efficient reverse osmosis improves data centre sustainability


8 Industry Comment: Rinnai The UK’s electric grid - can it really cope with Net Zero?


9 Industry Comment: BCIA School’s out – what’s the next step?


12 FOCUS: Hotels & Leisure Air quality is vital for the success of the hotel and hospitality industry


13 FOCUS: Hotels & Leisure Getting the airspace right


14 Chillers & Refrigerant University Teaching Hospitals save energy and cut emissions with heat pump system


16 Heating & Hot Water Making the vision a reality: a future for sustainable hot water


17 Industry Comment Is UK heading for load shedding?


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18 Heating & Hot Water Get your heating system winter-ready with hydronic balancing


20 Humidity Control Best practice for installing steam humidifiers


22 Energy Management & Optimisation Upgraded building services contribute to carbon reduction goals


23 Energy Management & Optimisation Reaching energy resilience


24 Energy Management & Optimisation Relay innovation enhances solar PV inverter performance


26 Energy Management & Optimisation Nano-technology delivers big energy and carbon savings


28 Energy Management & Optimisation Navigating the energy crisis with smart building controls


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