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Ultra Quiet Ecodan air source heat pumps

Mitsubishi Electric creates social communities to share insights on the new Ultra Quiet Ecodan

July 26, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

With the government forecasting that heat pumps will overtake gas heating over the next decade and to coincide with the launch of Mitsubishi’s Ultra Quiet Ecodan air source heat pump, two social communities, on Facebook[…]

Just how bad for the planet is air conditioning?

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

With negative press about air conditioning, Martin Fahey explores the issues behind the headlines. You may have noticed recent headlines in the Press such as “Air conditioning to tackle summer heat waves causes surge in[…]

Time for R32 to be at the heart of your project

June 27, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

Why R32? The 2014 F–Gas Regulations will bring about significant changes to the air conditioning industry, affecting end users, facilities managers, specifiers and installers alike. This landmark ruling has one key objective: to reduce F–Gas[…]

A royally renewable revolution

June 17, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

As Royal Wedding hysteria begins to settle down, Ellina Webb looks into what the Royal Household is doing to improve their green credentials and help save our planet. Whatever your views on our Royalty, it’s[…]

School should be a healthy environment for young minds

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

by Janvi Patel ~ Ventilation specialist at Mitsubishi Electric With news reports that air inside London’s classrooms is worse than the air outside, Janvi Patel looks at what we can do to protect our young. As[…]

The effects of climate change in London

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnvironmental Control

Article by by Ellina Webb – Mitsubishi Electric Climate change is an issue that makes us think about the wider implications to our planet. But what about the impacts on pinpointed locations like London? The potential impacts of[…]

Where would Hollywood be without HVAC?

May 30, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnvironmental Control

Ellina Webb looks at the importance of HVAC infrastructure in large buildings, spaceships and Hollywood action films. What do Aliens, Die Hard and Mission Impossible all have in common aside from gore, action and heroism?[…]

It’s time to embrace the ‘living wall’ years

May 21, 2018June 24, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnvironmental Control

Ellina Webb looks at some of the most successful examples of living walls in the UK Over the past few years the number of buildings with living walls both internally and on the external facade[…]

New website is all about enhancing the customer journey

May 9, 2018 Kirsty HammondCompany News

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new website to improve access to information for customers with a seamless, modern design that will tailor content to suit visitors. “Our website has served us really well but we[…]

Time for R32 to be at the heart of your project

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 Kirsty HammondHeating & Ventilation

Can art improve air quality?

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnvironmental Control

Article by Janvi Patel ~ Ventilation specialist at Mitsubishi Electric Will a new London art installation help improve air quality? As a Londoner, I love the diversity of the city and the amount of cultural[…]

Building the cities of the future

April 3, 2018April 4, 2018 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

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[…]

3 steps to planning ahead with F-Gas

March 19, 2018 Kirsty HammondHeating & Ventilation

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[…]

Energy efficient help for SMEs

March 13, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

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[…]

18 Things you need to know about R32 in 2018

March 9, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

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[…]

What’s in a number? The search for true capacity

March 1, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

Max Halliwell looks at what can be deduced from heat pump manufacturers’ performance figures when the temperature drops below zero. Many of my colleagues have recently made the switch to hybrid, plug-in vehicles but they[…]

18 Things you need to know about F-Gas in 2018

February 27, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnvironmental Control

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[…]

Love your home: The power of the positive

February 20, 2018March 1, 2018 Kirsty HammondInterior Design

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[…]

Top of the class: The smarty pants office building

February 7, 2018 Kirsty HammondCommercial Buildings

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[…]

The 18 things you need to know about MEES in 2018

January 29, 2018 Kirsty HammondCommercial Buildings

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[…]

Can we now breathe in deeply and celebrate air quality?

January 22, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnvironmental Control

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[…]

25 year plan to tackle environmental issues

January 15, 2018January 19, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

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[…]

The solar revolution: 3 everyday items you didn’t realise were solar powered

January 14, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

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[…]

Are we driving towards an electric future for heating?

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnvironmental Control

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[…]

Fossil Fuels: Beyond global warming and beyond the UK

January 3, 2018January 3, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

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[…]

Can you make a commitment to conscious shopping?

January 1, 2018January 8, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

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[…]

Preparing your new home for its first winter

The future of heating is wireless

December 19, 2017 Kirsty HammondHeating & Ventilation

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[…]

The smarty-pants home

December 13, 2017 Kirsty HammondHeating & Ventilation

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[…]

Latest renewable technology to heat ground-breaking Warwickshire homes

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017 Kirsty HammondHeating & Ventilation

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,[…]

Key Drivers Forcing the Green Gateway Agenda

December 6, 2017 Kirsty HammondEnvironmental Control

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[…]

The sky at night

November 30, 2017 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

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[…]

Greening the city, the community and your home

November 26, 2017December 14, 2017 Kirsty HammondSustainable Development

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[…]

Office fit-out with sustainability and wellbeing at its heart

November 21, 2017January 24, 2018 Kirsty HammondCommercial Buildings

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,[…]

VR: from environmental awareness to product placement

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

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[…]

SBEM – correct efficiency figures can reduce project costs

November 9, 2017 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

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[…]

What is your local council doing to green the community?

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

Ellina Webb investigates what her local council of St Albans City & District is doing to combat climate change, be sustainable and green the community. I first became aware of the city’s influence on climate change when[…]

Be afraid, be very afraid

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

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[…]

Preparing your new home for its first winter

October 25, 2017October 26, 2017 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

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[…]

So, have we reached the future yet?

October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

Russell Jones looks at an historic article from the 1960’s to see just how far we’ve come towards the future predicted. We’ve discovered a fantastic new website called StumbleUpon.com which throws up random web pages based on[…]

The business case for going green

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

Gemma Lakin looks at the benefits to business of embracing ‘green’ technologies A couple of weeks ago I wrote about what companies such as Nandos and The UK Green Building Council are doing to try[…]