Martin Fahey reports from MIPIM, the global property event where sustainability was top of the agenda Having just spent four days in the south of France meeting some of the most influential and important people[…]
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3 steps to planning ahead with F-Gas
As we continue to talk about the important industry topic of changes in F-Gas Regulation, Carl Dickinson looks at 3 steps aimed at encouraging those in building services to gather information before making an informed[…]
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Energy efficient help for SMEs
With business looking for ways to reduce operating costs, Scott McGavin looks at how even small adjustments to a building’s HVAC systems can make a significant difference to bills. Did you know for every 1ºC[…]
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18 Things you need to know about R32 in 2018
As the market sees R410A refrigerant increase in cost by over 600%, Deane Flint looks at 18 reasons you need to be thinking and talking to your customers about the move to R32-ready air conditioning[…]
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18 Things you need to know about F-Gas in 2018
As industries using refrigerants continue to discuss changes related to the F-Gas Regulations, Deane Flint looks at 18 important details you need to undertake and plan for now. In March 2014 the European Parliament passed regulation on[…]
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Love your home: The power of the positive
Can positive energy really affect happiness, well-being and love for your home? Ellina Webb investigates the three lifestyle concepts of Feng Shui, Hygge and Minimalism. Over the past year on the Hub, we have posted[…]
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Top of the class: The smarty pants office building
Ellina Webb looks at the smart solutions that can help building owners comply with legislation and improve both the energy rating and the graded class of their office space. Retrofitting smart technology to commercial buildings[…]
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The 18 things you need to know about MEES in 2018
With big changes soon to affect commercial buildings in England and Wales, Deane Flint looks at 18 important details regarding MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) and the changes landlords might need to make to their[…]
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Can we now breathe in deeply and celebrate air quality?
As London manages not to exceed legal limits, ventilation expert, Janvi Patel ponders on air quality News last week on the BBC website that London’s air quality has not exceeded legal limits in mid-January for the[…]
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25 year plan to tackle environmental issues
Has the government done enough with the publication of its environmental plan? On the 11th of January, the Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced a 25 year plan to “nurture” the environment, referring to it as a[…]
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The solar revolution: 3 everyday items you didn’t realise were solar powered
As we look towards a positive growth in solar and renewables, Ellina Webb looks backwards and forwards at the solar revolution. Solar power was the fastest-growing source of new energy worldwide last year, and with[…]
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Are we driving towards an electric future for heating?
Russell Jones finds parallels between news of electric car sales and renewable heating. The news last Friday was full of reports about the drop in UK car sales with a 17% decline in diesel in particular focusing[…]
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Fossil Fuels: Beyond global warming and beyond the UK
Ellina Webb examines how burning fossil fuels causes damage to the world we live in. We all know the wider implications of burning fossil fuels, not only do they use up our limited supply of[…]
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Can you make a commitment to conscious shopping?
Ellina Webb challenges shoppers and encourages retailers to be environmentally conscious this 2018. As the New Year dawns, about 63% of people are waking up to – not only a hangover, but a commitment to a series[…]
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The future of heating is wireless
After a month without any gas heating, Russell Jones now looks towards a wireless future and online control If you read my last post ‘But baby it’s cold outside’ you will already know that I’ve[…]
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The smarty-pants home
As our homes head towards being “smart” and we are bombarded with a plethora of different home devices to add to our Christmas presents list, Ellina Webb looks into what’s on offer to help her[…]
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Latest renewable technology to heat ground-breaking Warwickshire homes
Cutting edge renewable heating technology will be helping to keep residents warm in the first Passivhaus affordable homes in Warwickshire. Warwickshire Rural Housing Association (WRHA) is currently developing the ground-breaking Passivhaus scheme in Wootton Wawen,[…]
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Key Drivers Forcing the Green Gateway Agenda
Growing awareness and evolving values are driving Government, businesses and individuals to demand greener, more affordable and socially acceptable energy technologies. As an essential part of both the challenge and the solution, it is up[…]
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The sky at night
As she struggles to see the night sky, Ellina Webb looks into the effect of light pollution on the world around us and why turning off your lights at night won’t just save you money[…]
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Greening the city, the community and your home
After recently becoming a homeowner, Ellina Webb has been actively pursuing ways to incorporate greenery into her home – which is easier said than done when your home is a city based apartment. Unfortunately the[…]
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Office fit-out with sustainability and wellbeing at its heart
Martin Fahey looks at how the refurbishment of a small city centre office has helped improve staff wellbeing and lower the organisation’s carbon footprint The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) recently refurbished its London headquarters,[…]
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VR: from environmental awareness to product placement
Ellina Webb looks at the likely impact of virtual reality on our world. Last week my colleagues and I took a trip to the arctic to discover the melting polar caps and look in awe[…]
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SBEM – correct efficiency figures can reduce project costs
Richard Warry looks at why talking directly to the manufacturer rather than relying on SBEM calculations can reduce project costs. I read an article on LinkedIn entitled “SBEM isn’t a design tool” and this reminded[…]
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Be afraid, be very afraid
In ode to Halloween, Ellina Webb looks into the real threats that should be giving you the heebie-jeebies. Did you know, according to a 2017 survey by Chapman University in America, global warming and climate change[…]
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Preparing your new home for its first winter
As a first time homeowner, Ellina Webb looks into how to prepare a home for winter. In the past 10 years, house prices have continued rising year on year whilst the shortage of new homes[…]
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Stylish R32 unit used in East Coast expansion
When East Coast Air Conditioning needed to upgrade its existing building due to a recent expansion, the company decided to install the new R32 MSZ-LN wall mounted system from Mitsubishi Electric to show its commitment[…]
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Is the golden age of gas and oil coming to an end?
Donald Daw looks at whether the world is finally relinquishing its grip on carbon intensive fuel. The news currently seems full of stories about how much renewable energy is on the rise yet there is[…]
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Educating the energy consumers of tomorrow
Article by Jenny Maskrey – The Learning Curve at Mitsubishi Electric With the ever expanding threat of climate change it is becoming more important to educate future generations about how to cope with increased demands[…]
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What lessons can the UK learn from Norway?
After visiting Norway, Gemma Lakin looks at how the country has embraced renewable technology. Last month I had the pleasure of visiting in the beautiful country of Norway. We spent the weekend kayaking and walking[…]
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Does everybody need good neighbours?
by Ellina Webb ~ Marketing Specialist at Mitsubishi Electric Ellina Webb examines neighbourhoods and the social, economical and environmental benefits of co-housing. A few weeks back The Independent reported that in the words of former Downing Street[…]
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Building services can help everyone be lean, mean and green
Martin Fahey Head of Sustainability and Commercial Business at Mitsubishi Electric looks at how the building services industry can help us all be energy efficient. It may seem strange for a manufacturer of heating, cooling,[…]
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Mr Slim R32 models bring advanced benefits at the same price
Mitsubishi Electric has launched of a new range of air conditioning units utilising the new refrigerant R32 which will be available at the same price as the equivalent R410A units. The R32 Mr Slim Power[…]
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The history of home heating and the rise of renewables
Article by Ellina Webb ~ Marketing Specialist at Mitsubishi Electric We’re all users of a home, whether we own it, rent it, or just occupy it and ensuring we have a comfortable and warm home[…]
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The environmental lessons to be learnt from Dr Seuss
Article by Ellina Webb ~ Marketing Specialist at Mitsubishi Electric To celebrate International Children’s Book Day it only seems appropriate to talk about a book with an overarching environmental theme. The book in question is[…]
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All hands on deck for refurbishment of The Ship
When the owners of one of Plymouth’s most iconic building were looking to refurbish and upgrade the derelict office within weeks instead of months, they needed a team of installers able to hit the ground[…]
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Animation highlights renewable heating potential for commercial buildings
A new animation from Mitsubishi Electric is highlighting how commercial premises can benefit from reliable, renewable heating to help reduce energy bills whilst also qualifying for 20 years of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments. “Over[…]
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City Multi helps out underneath the arches
An artisan pizza restaurant under railway arches in central Newcastle has solved the problem of summer overheating with the installation of a heat recovery VRF air conditioning system.The Herb Garden is one of Newcastle’s quirkiest,[…]
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New 3D i-See Sensor matches air conditioning to room occupancy
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new slim line cassette with a 3D i-See Sensor which scans a room to detect exactly how many people are in it and switches off the air conditioning when a[…]
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New-build home is first to use cutting-edge Ecodan QUHZ
A new-build home in Leicestershire is demonstrating how anyone can achieve a highly efficient property that provides a warm, comfortable environment, using existing technologies and readily available building techniques. The spacious 3-bedroom, detached home has[…]
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New animation pushes energy loop benefits
A new animation from Mitsubishi Electric examines the concept of using a single energy loop to deliver energy efficient heating and cooling in a tower block, between neighbouring buildings, or across an entire community. “We[…]
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