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Somar Adds Extra Insulation To Save More Energy
Posted on 06. Mar, 2009 by Ross.
Despite already having substantial insulation throughout the loft space of Somar House, last week saw Somar International commission an extra layer of insulation in a bid to further drive down the company’s energy costs. Over 200m2 of 100mm thick loft insulation was professionally installed over a two-day period without any disruption to the company’s operations, [...]
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Energy-Saving Eluma Extolled By The BBC
Posted on 25. Feb, 2009 by Ross.
BBC South-West flagship news programme Spotlight today aired a news piece on the success that manufacturer Rittal CSM Ltd have had in driving down their energy costs by installing the Somar Eluma in their Plymouth-based facility. The firm, who make large rack mounts for computer server arrays, have seen their lighting costs reduced by 68% [...]
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Breaking Down Mindset Barriers to Eco-Projects
Posted on 20. Feb, 2009 by Ross.
Energy efficiency initiatives give factory bosses improved CSR, potential health & safety benefits, and significant cost-savings. What
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Colorcon and Amcor Have A Bright Idea With Eluma
Posted on 20. Feb, 2009 by Ross.
Spiralling electricity prices and the recession have combined to hasten industry efficiency drives. As Keith Wyatt, from energy-efficiency specialist Somar International, explains, some companies are starting to see the light
Lighting can account for up to 25% of electricity bills in manufacturing facilities and a massive 60% in areas dedicated to storage or warehousing. And all [...]
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UK Supermarkets Criticised Over Freezer Greenhouse Gases
Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 by Ross.
An Environmental Investigation Agency report has lambasted UK supermarkets for failing to take steps to reduce their use of greenhouse gases in their fridges and freezers, and released a ranked list of the worst - and least worst - offenders.
Despite more environmentally friendly alternatives existing, supermarket freezers and refrigerators use hydroflurocarbons (HFCs) as a coolant. [...]
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Industry Should Lead the Low-Energy Light Switch
Posted on 23. Jan, 2009 by admin.
The Government could hit its carbon emissions targets more quickly by insisting UK businesses, not homes, switch to eco-friendly lighting, according to a leading energy efficiency expert.
By phasing out incandescent bulbs
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Energy Efficiency: Seeing the Light!
Posted on 23. Oct, 2008 by admin.
A high-tech lighting system is helping warehouse and logistics bosses tackle the economic slowdown and cut their carbon footprint.
The energy efficient
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Winning Ticket For ‘Green’ Energy Savings
Posted on 01. Oct, 2008 by admin.
Cutting company energy bills and enhancing environmental credentials is no lottery!
That
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Switch On To Lighting Legislation
Posted on 23. Sep, 2008 by admin.
By law, every workplace must have suitable and sufficient lighting
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Leisure centre’s ‘green’ light for energy savings
Posted on 22. Aug, 2008 by admin.
A Derbyshire leisure centre has got its electricity bill and Carbon Footprint in trim after equipping its sports hall with a state-of-the-art, energy saving lighting system.
Dim, traditional florescent lamps at Green Bank Leisure Centre, Swadlincote, left some badminton, five-a-side and basketball players struggling to see court markings.
But members of the South Derbyshire District Council facility [...]
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