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Utility upgrades improve tenant billing accuracy in Newquay housing


WILSON ENERGY has recently completed an upgrade of utility metering systems for a housing development located in Newquay, Cornwall. The Cribbar development contains 14 residential properties, including both permanent homes and holiday lets. Previously, the development had its own


privately operated system for monitoring cold water, heat, and hot water usage. However, issues arose with inaccurate meter readings, resulting in incorrect energy bills for tenants. A survey by Wilson Energy found various problems, such as improperly installed heat and hot water meters. Temperature sensors had also been inadequately installed. To rectify these issues, Wilson Energy


replaced all of the meters, installed data collection equipment and commissioned the system. New meters were also installed to monitor energy usage in the plant room and adjacent surf shop. Since installation, Wilson Energy has been collecting data from the main incoming gas meter and


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bulk heat meter, so they have a full audit of the entire system to identify communal usage and system losses. All of these measures have drastically


improved the accuracy of the meter readings and subsequent tenant billing and, as testament to the success of the new partnership, Wilson Energy has been awarded all subsequent billing and bureau


services. ■ wilsonenergy.co.uk


Bolton Arena Sports Village lighting specifications, and working with Omega LED supplies and NTES Contractors, Lighting Design Services’ Brent Samson specified Luceco’s new dimmable solution, designed and engineered to provide optimal energy consumption, ease of installation and, key to this project, return on investment. Aluminium housing and polycarbonate


Bolton Arena is a premier sports venue attracting players from across northern England. However, the 15-year-old fluorescent lights in its tennis halls were outdated and inefficient, presenting an opportunity to improve both energy usage and lighting quality. With international and local tournaments utilising the space, high-quality lighting was a priority. Following an assessment, LUCECO was selected to implement its Luxbay Ultra luminaires. Specifically engineered for sports facilities, these lights provide optimal energy performance and return on investment over time. Following a site survey and design


process, meeting Lawn Tennis Association


lenses – with each lens type specially designed to maximise spacings on install – ensures energy efficient and well- dispersed lighting. Crucially, remote control of five lighting settings, via a phone app, enables the simple and tailored control of


light on each individual court. ■ www.luceco.com/uk


Custom-designed solar canopy project SOLAR SUPPORT


The Exe Valley Leisure Centre in Tiverton, Devon recently installed solar panel arrays across its parking area and main building. SIG BUILDING SOLUTIONS supplied custom-designed canopy structures to support 287 PV panels totalling 122 kWp of solar generation. SunGift Solar carried out the installation in the run-up Christmas 2023. The SIG structures allow for continuous panel mounting from below without additional roofing. SunGift’s JA 435W panels are spread across three canopies, sheltering 41 car parking spaces, as well as forming a 35 panel array on the main building, while the renewable energy generated meets an impressive 70% of the leisure centre’s annual demands. Leisure centres with pools like Exe


Valley’s six-lane plus learner facility have been particularly hard hit by the recent surge in energy prices. The 122kWp of clean electricity generated will help it keep down its running costs for many years


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to come, while the annual saving in CO₂ emissions is estimated at 57.34 tonnes. The scheme, which was completed on time and within budget, is part of Mid Devon District Council’s multi-million pound long-term decarbonisation strategy, which had already seen air and ground source heat pumps installed at the Exe Valley and Lords Meadow leisure centres during 2022, as the authority moves away from high cost fossil fuels. SunGift Solar’s commercial director


Damien Connery comments: “Choosing SIG Building Solutions as our specialist supplier for canopy structures was driven by their exceptional reputation for quality and reliability. Their client service and manufacturing standards have consistently exceeded our expectations, ensuring the success of our solar carport projects, and we look forward to continuing to use them in the


future.” ■ www.sigbuildingsolutions.co.uk


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Preserving heritage and embracing sustainability


EPR Architects’ new London headquarters, All Saints in Austral Street, has undergone a transformation into a net-zero carbon in operation studio, including ZUMTOBEL lighting solutions. The retrofit project aimed to restore the Victorian building’s original charm while incorporating sustainable practices. Zumtobel’s diverse range of energy


efficient LED luminaires, including Slotlight Infinity D/ID, Vivo, Panos infinity, Linaria, Ondaria, Linetik, Supersystem in various sizes and shapes, Artsign and Resclite PRO emergency


luminaires, Litecom lighting controls and eBox, Amphibia and Sister brand Thorn Lighting’s Aquaforce Pro, were strategically installed to complement the building’s design and layout. The lighting solutions played a


central role in achieving the balance between energy efficiency and aesthetic enhancement. Despite challenges such as lead times and budget constraints, Zumtobel’s proactive approach and collaborative efforts with the contractors ensured a smooth installation process. The successful integration of Zumtobel’s


lighting solutions garnered praise from EPR Architects and other project stakeholders, with the project being shortlisted for the Environmental Prize in the New London Awards 2023 and achieving an excellent


BREEAM RFO 2014 rating. ■ z.lighting/en/zumtobel


EIBI | JUNE 2024


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