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Megaman lamps enable Park Inn to save energy whilst retaining the aesthetics of the interior decor

Megaman’s GU10 and Spiral energy saving lamps are being used in the four-star Park Inn Hotel Hotel at London's Heathrow, part of The Rezidor Hotel Group. The use of Megaman lamps has enabled the Park Inn to maintain its energy saving ethos whilst retaining the aesthetics of the interior decor. The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, offering a portfolio of great brands from high class comfort to high... [more]

Schneider Electric's UK manager for standards and certification recognised by CENELEC

CENELEC is the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization and works with 15,000 technical experts from 30 European countries. CENELEC’s mission is to prepare voluntary electrotechnical standards that help develop the single European market for electrical and electronic goods and services, removing barriers to trade, creating new markets and cutting compliance costs, while helping to ensure common levels of safety across Europe. P... [more]

Users of older UPS equipment will be heavily penalised under the new CRC Energy Efficiency carbon trading scheme

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (formerly known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment) will initially affect around 20,000 organisations in the UK and the largest 5,000 of these will participate in a Carbon Reduction Commitment League Table that will show the relative performance of CRC participants. Apart from the question of the cost of carbon credits, the question is, how will the ranking in the league table affect the standing of the indivi... [more]

OSRAM focusses on sustainability and efficient lighting at Light Building in Frankfurt

“Sustainable products - choice for customers” is OSRAM’s theme at this year’s Light + Building, the leading architecture and technology fair, and OSRAM will use this platform to showcase the future of efficient lighting. Visitors will be able to see the latest lighting innovations that are available for homes, offices, shops and urban applications. In addition to proven solutions such as halogen and compact fluorescent lamps, the focus is also on... [more]

WM30-96 smart modular power analyser from Carlo Gavazzi offers faster communications and accuracy

The latest smart modular power analyser from Carlo Gavazzi introduces a new performance level within the company’s energy management range. The WM30-96 offers enhanced faster communications for building automation networks, along with superior functions such as load monitoring measurement and comprehensive alarm management; all in a compact plug-and–play modular format that streamlines installation and simplifies inventory management. Startin... [more]

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