Dispelling heat pump myths: what to expect when you install a heat pump for your workplace
Heat pumps are growing in popularity as an efficient and low carbon way to heat buildings, a viable alternative to fossil fuel boilers. However, they’re still fairly new technology, and there are several myths out there about what it’s like to have a heat pump as the heating system for a workplace. In this post,…
The most common energy saving opportunities for schools and education providers
Replacing all traditional light bulbs with LED light bulbs Ensuring the walls and roofspace are well insulated to reduce heat loss and improve temperature all year round Checking all windows are double or triple glazed – again to reduce heat loss – or draught proof to prevent gaps Upgrading your heating system to a low…
Energy improvements are helping The Granite House become the first carbon neutral stone shop
The Granite House – Business type: manufacturing– Building age: 1970s– Primary goal: to reduce the environmental impact of the business– Measures: LED lighting, absence detectors, installing radiant heaters in workshop, replacing front door. About the building The Granite House have a long-term lease at a premises on an industrial estate in Bicester, Oxfordshire, with the…
The benefits of an energy efficient workplace: an interview with The Oxford Trust
The Oxford Trust is an independent charitable trust with a mission to encourage the pursuit of science and enterprise. They have a public-facing brand, Science Oxford, which runs science education and engagement programmes. They also own and run two innovation centres in Oxford (managed on their behalf by Oxford Innovation): the Oxford Centre for Innovation in…
How to reduce energy use in a retail business
Energy efficient lighting For retail businesses, lighting is usually particularly important. Products need to be well-lit to attract potential customers – and there may also be several backlit signs adding to this. Often this means a large number of lights are used in the premises which are left on for the full working day –…