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Aarsleff Ground Engineering is a subsidiary of Per Aarsleff A/S, an international leading civil engineering contractor. Since entering the UK market in the late 1980’s the company has grown to become one of the country’s leading Driven Piling and Ground Engineering contractors.
Lochinvar has unveiled a new range of high temperature R290, air-to-water heat pumps capable of producing hot water up to 70degC while still achieving high energy efficiencies and reduced environmental impact.
The new Amicus Altus is available in three potential configurations: Two-pipe heating only, two-pipe heating or cooling, and four-pipe simultaneous cooling with heating and heat recovery making it suitable for most types of commercial project.
NFU Energy is one of the UK’s leading and trusted providers of sustainable energy solutions, offering a diverse array of services designed to meet the evolving needs of agricultural and horticultural enterprises, as well as public and private sector organisations. While rooted in our agricultural heritage with being part of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) group of companies, we have transcended our unwavering expertise to various sectors spanning beyond agriculture alone.
Longevity Partners is an award-winning global sustainability consultancy, helping organisations across the globe to unlock sustainable value in their transition to a low carbon economy and create a better future for generations to come. Founded in 2015 in London, our mission has always been driven by the urgent need to address climate change. We aim to shape the cities of tomorrow, creating healthier and more sustainable buildings and organisations that benefit both people and the planet.
With 15 years of experience in the LED industry, EES Group were identified as the ideal partner to drive forward Redbridge Council’s sustainability agenda. The long-term partnership has created a solid foundation for the ongoing transformation of Redbridge borough's educational and communal facilities.
2G Energy is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of combined heat and power generation systems (CHP) providing a decentralised supply of heat and electricity using reciprocating piston engines that run on hydrogen, biomethane, biogas, sewage gas, landfill gas or natural gas. The systems in the portfolio range from an electrical output of 20 to 4,500 kW. Customers range from farmers in municipalities, the housing industry, commercial enterprises, medium-scale, and big industrial companies to the energy sector.
UrbanChain is the leading provider of peer-to-peer energy services in the UK.
Having been founded in Manchester in 2017 by Dr. Somayeh Taheri, UrbanChain has since continued to disrupt the energy market by reducing the energy bill prices for businesses and households.
Its trading platform is called the peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange which is driven by AI and blockchain technologies.
At UK Power Networks we are committed to supporting Local Authorities on their journeys to achieve Net Zero.
More than 80% of Local Authorities within our licence areas in London, the South East and East of England are aiming to be Net Zero and carbon neutral before 2050 and we are here to help them.
Data is important, but the interpretation of that data leads to the real benefits for customers. That’s where the Your Local Net Zero Hub comes in as a web-based digital tool help Local Authorities create their Net Zero plans.
Who are we and what do we do?
We are Independent Energy Management Specialists. This means we have no allegiances to any brand or methodology; so our expertise is completely tailored to our clients’ needs.
Our deliverable is this: we advise, consider and implement the most relevant and sustainable solution aligned to our client needs - not ours!
Cubic Apple are a fully accredited TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection Specialist Company, with operational projects throughout the UK, who also undertake commercial EPCs & DECs.
Based in Atherstone Warwickshire, Cubic Apple was founded in 2010 by Brian Henney.
Emphasis is and always has been focused on servicing the needs of industry and commerce, Cubic Apple has successfully bred confidence through its professionalism and the quality of service that it delivers.
Empowering the Public Sector's Net Zero Transition
In the pursuit of Net Zero emissions, Government departments and local authorities find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Balancing the financial squeeze of inflation, rising energy costs and the need for climate action presents a formidable challenge. However, emerging technologies, such as HVAC System Digital Twins, are revolutionising the path to Net Zero while bridging the dreaded "Performance Gap."
1. The Energy Conundrum
17 MILLION homes in the UK have been installed with retro-fit Cavity Wall Insulation (CWI) which was promised to save an average of 33% on heating energy costs, and in 2023 with rising fuel costs this equates to saving around £600 per year per home, and with a promised 25-year life cycle, and in most cases installed for free under Government acknowledged schemes, what was there to say no to?
As of 2023, industry believes that there are as many as 5 MILLION UK homes which are sitting with failed or damaged Cavity Wall Insulation which needs to be removed as soon as possible.
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A new study from Uswitch has revealed that the UK is the second-highest contributor to E-waste in the world, behind only Norway, generating 36,681 tonnes of household waste electrical and electronic equipment in 2021 – a 15% increase compared to 2020
That works out at roughly 23.9Kg of E-wasted generated per capita.
Inventory Management Europe – a brief history in space and time
IME – founded with the sole purpose of reducing E-waste by extending the life of IT equipment in the circular economy.
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The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) is the professional body that exists to advance and promote the art, science, and practice of building services engineering, to invest in education and research, and to support our community of built environment professionals in the pursuit of excellence.
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