EDITOR’S COMMENT & CONTENTS Energy cap comes as a short-term relief


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hile still reeling from the death of a much- loved monarch in the same month as a new Prime Minister was installed, the nation must quickly get back to facing some difficult challenges. Spirally energy costs across the globe, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, have reached critical proportions for businesses and householders alike. The new government’s energy package, which now includes a six-month cap for businesses, will come as some relief when many were concerned about steering their companies through the winter. Businesses have been given an emergency package of support which will significantly reduce the price of energy from October 1, thereby softening the blow for the short-term. It means companies, charities, public sector organisations and schools can breathe a sigh of relief at least in the next few months.


However businesses are not completely out of the woods and it still means they will have to find ways to tighten their belts.


Building services managers must look at every aspect of their daily use in order to find savings as currently there is no end in sight to the energy crisis. As usual, BSEE carries features which focus on


energy saving products and solutions designed to help business chart this troubled period. Energy savings can be found everywhere from smart lighting, right down to valves and fittings and there are plenty of ideas highlighted across this issue. Features covered in BSEE this month include CHP; Lighting & Controls; Fire, Safety & Security; Pipes, Valves & Fittings and Pumps, Waste Management & Water Treatment.


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4 News, Appointments & Quotes Industry news, appointments and quotes


6 Environmental Awareness Time to refresh disinfection strategy


7 Industry Comment Insight from BCIA President Graeme Rees


8 Combined Heat & Power CHP packaged plant room provides effective solution for landmark Bristol development


10 Cover Story Toshiba R-32 VRF system helps decarbonise commercial buildings and cut running costs


12 HVACR Live preview What to expect from the show as it returns next April


14 Lighting & Controls Smart lighting cuts energy waste in commercial buildings


16 Lighting & Controls A bright future for emergency lighting


18 Fire, Safety & Security A duo of fire safety solutions


20 Industry Insight Why solar and EV chargers go hand-in-hand with new regulations


22 Pipes, Valves & Fittings Underfloor heating systems make good sense in an energy-aware climate


24 Pipes, Valves & Fittings Valves offer energy efficiency solution


26 Pipes, Valves & Fittings Bio-based PEX pipes for building services


28 Pumps, Waste Management & Water treatment More efficient drainage stack replacement


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