www.eibi.co.uk APRIL 2024 PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY Contents eibi.co.uk


In this issue ■ Boilers & Burners


■ CPD Module: Energy as a Service


■ Building Energy Management Systems


■ Batteries & Energy Storage


BATTERIES & ENERGY STORAGE


29 Future-proofi ng renewable assets


Onsite generation and energy storage according to Stephan Marty


30 The path to new build sustainability Providing heat to Manchester’s Beetham Tower A sustainable lighting solution in Bristol Latest advances in storing clean electricity NEWS � FEATURES � INTERVIEWS � REVIEWS � PRODUCT PROFILES � CPD MODULE � DIRECTORY � JOBS EIBI_0424_001_(T)_(J)_(H)_(P)_converted.indd 1 08/04/2024 12:44 14 On The Cover


As BEMS technologies continue to develop, they bring with them a growing wealth of opportunities for better energy management. Traditional on-site systems have their place, but cloud-based BEMS off ers facility managers the opportunity to take total control over their site portfolio. Steve Kenny from Honeywell Building Management Systems and MK Electric makes the case for cloud-based BEMS as off ering a fl exible, cost-eff ective, and effi cient solution for optimising energy management in buildings, contributing to energy savings, sustainability, and improved operational performance.


Photo courtesy of MK Honeywell SEE PAGE 23 for more details


FEATURES BOILERS & BURNERS


13 Regular servicing is essential for ongoing effi ciency


Adam Johnson outlines the essential steps in keeping commercial boilers in top shape


14 The benefi ts of burner experience


Riello's Graham Barker talks burner technology and how it has advanced to reduce emissions


15 Case study highlights


Four boilers deliver for Manchester's Beetham Tower


16 Modular or one-piece?


Nick Guy discusses how condensing boilers designed specifi cally for commercial settings compete with modular alternatives


30 REGULARS 06 News Update


11 The Warren Report A look at the highs and lows of the UK's insulation policies


Home batteries will play a key role in meeting net zero targets, says Dave Roberts


31 Case study highlights


New projects go online using two-hour duration batteries


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BUILDING ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


23 Getting ahead in the cloud


Managing the cost of operations requires total building control, says Steve Kenny


24 Saving waste, time and money


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Easy wins in student halls of residence, according to Adrian Barber


26 Is the UK still on the path to net zero? Mark Blyghton considers the road ahead


17 Fundamentals CPD Series 21.09 Energy as a Service


James Brittain explains how EaaS can benefi t an organisation's effi ciency and bottom line


28 Products in Action


Solar installation at the motoring museum and complete lighting package in Bristol


33 New Products AC is clearing the air with advanced purifi cation


34 Talking Heads


Nigel Tonks argues for a consistent carbon measurement system


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