CHP the new buzzword on the energy front.

Posted by niamhp on May 13, 2009 under All posts, Electrical, Latest News | Be the First to Comment

This is the next big thing on the energy saving front for the retail sector, office, educational instituations and any premises with large energy use.
CHP is for combined heat and power and has already been rolled out. There is a grant available and the balance is tax-deductable. The unit has an average payback of between 3 and 5 years. This initiative is supported by the SEI, Sustainable Energy Ireland.

Earth Hour

Posted by niamhp on April 2, 2009 under All posts, Electrical | Be the First to Comment

Earth hour as we all know took place last week, there was a substantial amount of power saved by having this event.  We can all take action that not only saves power for the world around us but also has an effect on the cost of this power to ourselves.

There is a simple action that we can all take.  Replace all old bulbs with energy saving type and fit time clocks to appliances to use electricity more efficiently.