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The new Consumer Energy Display Industry Group will help consumer understand energy usage(30/11/2011)
Energy displays have proven highly successful in helping consumers to reduce electricity consumption. The recently published Empower Demand report from VaasaETT, Global Energy Think Tank compared the results of trials around the world and found average annual electricity savings of 8.68% for customers supplied with IHD’s. BEAMA, British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Association, launched the Consumer Energy Display Industry Group... [more]
CENELEC President awarded MBE for services to Electrical Manufacturing Industry(08/08/2011)
A key industry figure for 25 years, David Dossett has been awarded an MBE for services to the Electrical Manufacturing Industry. As a past CEO of BEAMA, the UK association for the electrical industry, he brought together many different product groups under a single association banner, which has assisted both industry and Government, in UK and Europe, to establish better and more fruitful relationships. Mr Dossett will receive his award at an inve... [more]
REMA advises how to interpret and comply with new IE1 motor Regulations(03/08/2011)
Regulation 640/2009 of the EcoDesign Directive has now come into effect and any motor with an efficiency rating less that IE2 can no longer be placed on the market. Since 16 June 2011 it is no longer legal to place low efficiency motors on the European market. Specifically, the Regulations apply to LV motors of type S1 and S3 between the sizes 750W and 375kW. The next step for the Motors Regulations is 1 January 2015 when IE2 motors will be ban... [more]
BEAMA calls for partnership of Government and industry on how to reform the electricity market(05/01/2011)
BEAMA has welcomed the Government's consultation on a package of options for reforming the electricity market. With its focus on affordability, low carbon and security of supply, the association says it goes a long way to reaching the 2050 Pathways aspirations from earlier in 2010, pointing the UK towards an electric future. However, BEAMA's CEO Dr Howard Porter says: "BEAMA is committed though to ensure that the Government does not see upstre... [more]
BEAMA Executive Chairman elected President of CENELEC(25/11/2009)
Dave Dossett, BEAMA’s Executive Chairman has been elected as President of CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation). David Dossett B.Sc. MIEE is a chartered engineer with experience in the electricity supply and oil industries. He has over 20 years’ experience in international standardisation. In 1991, he joined BEAMA as Association Director. He was a Director of ASTABEAB Certification Services Ltd (1991–2007) and Chai... [more]
BEAMA Smart Electricity Systems Conference addresses the need for UK smart electricity networks(27/10/2009)
The British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Association (BEAMA) has announced the Smart Electricity Systems Conference. BEAMA’s one-day conference addresses the need for UK smart electricity networks and how their introduction relates to broader energy and climate change policy, political ambition and timescale, as well as technology opportunities from smart electrical systems. The conference takes place on Wednesday, 3 February 2010... [more]
New BEAMA Director for the Energy Sector(12/10/2009)
Terry Rowbury has joined BEAMA as its new Director for the Energy Sector, bringing a wealth of experience to the association. Previously the Energy Saving Trust’s (EST) Head of Low Carbon Housing and Technology, Mr Rowbury worked in the energy supply sector for 28 years with London Electricity/EDF and in energy efficiency through 11 years with the EST. Terry Rowbury... [more]
Considerable opportunities for reducing energy usage throughout the electricity supply chain(08/10/2008)
BEAMA believes that an industrial policy based on energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions can help companies, their clients and customers alleviate the current economic difficulties in the UK. Established companies in the sector have the opportunity to help their clients and customers reduce their energy usage, and save them money. Investments of this type will allow these companies to maintain healthy markets for their products and servi... [more]
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