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Lack of lighting knowledge ‘hinders energy savings’
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Companies are missing out on big savings because of a lack of awareness of energy-efficiency measures such as lighting, according to a report published this week by the Confederation of British Industry.
In the report, the CBI points to the ‘untapped potential’ of energy-efficiency schemes for businesses, and cites a lack of knowledge as one of the biggest challenges.
The organisation is now calling on firms to invest more in energy-efficiency measures such as lighting upgrades to reduce costs and protect against long-term rises in energy prices.
Rhian Kelly, the CBI’s director for business environment policy, said: ‘Energy efficiency has sneaked under the radar in the UK’s energy debate and is making a material contribution to UK growth. But there is so much economic and environmental potential that remains unfulfilled.
‘With energy prices still on the rise, energy efficiency can help mitigate the impact on firms, particularly heavy users,’ she said.
The CBI’s report comes as businesses prepare for new legislation coming into effect on 1 October, under which they will have to report on their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Business should consider retrofitting their ceiling grids with LED Ceiling Panels, their fluorescent tubes with LED Tubes, and spots with LED GU10s. Novel Energy Lighting can provide project services for clients wishing to retrofit their buildings to LED.
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Updated Part L to come into force in April 2014
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Courtesy of Lux Magazine:
Updated Part L to come into force in April 2014
The long awaited new version of Part L- the section of the Building Regulations that covers energy efficiency will come into force in April 2014, the government has announced. The new regulations will insist on a 6% cut in CO2 emissions for new homes, and 9% for non-domestic buildings – significantly less than the 20% originally envisioned. Baroness Hanham also told Parliament that minimum efficiency standards for non-domestic lighting upgrades will be strengthened.
The regulations were originally supposed to come into force this year. The government now says the full regulations and impact assessment will be published ‘shortly’ with guidance to be published ‘ during the course of the summer’.
Lighting industry figures have been frustrated by the uncertainty surrounding the contents of the new regulations. Communities minister Don Foster said “Today’s measures mean business and householders will not only benefit from reduced energy bills but they will also know they are doing their bit to tackle climate change”
More legislation news:
Large firms face energy assessments
Large companies are to have their lighting assessed for energy efficient under proposals published by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Companies with more than 250 employees will have the efficiency of their lighting and other systems checked as part of the UKs implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive.
The assessments will be required under the new Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme and are designed to help companies find ways to cut their energy use. Energy minster Michael Fallon said “Investing in energy efficiency can hugely benefit our big businesses, helping British businesses get ahead in the global race. Energy saving assessments will show exactly where the biggest savings can be made and if firms then go forward and invest, they will soon see the benefits”
DECC has predicted that on average an enterprise that takes up the recommendations after its asessment will invest £15,000 a year in energy efficiency and save £56,400 on its bills
Novel Energy Lighting supplies LED lighting products to business and public entities. We can also perform energy efficiency surveys at your site and recommend optimal lighting retrofit solution. Through our partners we offer finance for purchase of LED lighting. Energy cost savings cover loan repayments, making it cashflow neutral.
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Analysts Predict Strong Sales for LED GU10 Bulbs
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Sales of LED bulbs are increasing this year, just as they have consistently in recent times as prices have fallen and more buyers have gained an appreciation for the benefits of this type of lighting technology.
Virtual Strategy Magazine reports that retail insiders predict that sales of LED GU10 bulbs and other competing products such as LED MR16 models will continue on an upward trajectory in terms of sales well into the future, if current trends continue.
The chief benefit of GU10 lamps and similar LED lighting solutions is that they consume much less energy than traditional bulbs and can even outdo products that are supposedly designed for efficiency.
LED lighting is increasing in importance both for commercial lighting purposes and in the domestic marketplace, with consumers becoming familiar with the options that are available to them. It has even got to the point that specialist retailers can emerge, dealing not only in LED lamps and associated solutions, but actually with specific products from within this wider marketplace.
Although LED bulbs are costlier than older lighting technologies, in the long run they can actually be a much better investment. With lower levels of energy consumption, they make less of an impact on utility bills, while the durability and longevity of the technology which they harness means that they require less maintenance. They will not need to be replaced as often as traditional bulbs.
Awareness and usage of LED lighting solutions could really explode if mainstream retailers and providers get behind the technology, enhancing its profile. They can then use the increased demand to drive down prices as adoption spreads.
GU10 LED units are already affordable and robust in their design, giving consumers plenty of reason to part with their money and experience the real benefits at first hand, which is always the best way to assess whether the claims are justified. And in 2013, it would be unwise to ignore the influence of LED lighting.
You can use this site to look into the LED lighting marketplace, with more information on everything from LED GU10 and LED MR16 lamps to specialist products such as LED tubes. Do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions that remain unanswered.
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Novel Energy Lighting Offers Project Services for Solar PV and other Green Energy Technologies
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9-Aug-13
In addition to Novel Energy Lighting’s broad range of LED products and project services (including financing), we are now offering Green Energy technology products and services.
Herewith, Novel Energy Lighting and Solar, announces that it will now offer the following to customers:
– Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
– Solar Thermal
– Air Source Heat Pumps
– Biomass Boilers
– Electric Radiators
– Voltage Optimisation
– Air Conditioning Energy Saver Devices
Our offering includes design and specification, supply of equipment, installation, and commissioning services. We are able to provide fixed price packages to customers upon site inspection. We have years of experience in the energy business, our expertise can help both commercial and domestic customers save money. We can advise on the best options for your site to reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint.
We are also able to offer project financing through our partner Lombard Capital (a division of RBS bank).
Please call us today to discuss your needs. We are happy to work on feasibility studies free of charge, to ascertain whether your site is suitable for the above technologies.
Please visit our new Green Energy site here: http://www.novelenergylighting.com/green-energy-solar-solutions
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Verbatim’s new VxRGB LED lamp for True-Colour performance
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An introduction to a very interesting new LED product that is specifically designed for high-end clients in jewelry stores, museums, high-end retail stores, hospitality etc.
We now sell the brand new Verbatim VxRGB True Colour LED lamp. The VxRGB is a special (only one in their range currently). It is designed as a ‘True Colour’ lamp, based on completely new technology that renders the entire colour spectrum (unlike old CRI/Ra standards which are skewed and incomplete esp. with LEDs). This lamp is manufactured using a violet chip (instead of blue), and uses a mix of red, green, and blue phosphors instead of just yellow phosphor. During a Verbatim demonstration we looked at a few sample items using standard halogen, standard LED, and the VxRGB, and sure enough the VxRGB made the colours really vital and clear (e.g. the guys navy blue sports jacket was really navy blue instead of black!). The VxRGB lamp works best by installing it alongside regular LED lamps, as the regular LED lamps provide the lumens output power, allowing the VxRGB to do the true colour lighting.
Clients are encouraged to offer the True Colour lamp supplemented with the regular LED lamps as a complete solution. This is very new to market, so allows for a differentiating sales pitch.
Please contact us for product presentation and technical information.
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Reduce costs with LED – Kosnic and Professional Electrician June 2013
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An interesting article by Kosnic:
LEDs were invented more than 50 years ago but they have taken decades to provide their worth in mainstream applications. Problems with colour rendition, lack of standardisation, and inability to dim have given LED lams a bad press and created confusion within the marketplace.
However, innovations in LED lighting technology and new product development are prompting an e-evaluation of whether now is the right moment to realise the carbon savings and energy efficiency of LEDs.
There are three main benefits of LEDs:
Robust
LEDs are solid state light sources and so are very robust. While an incandescent lamp will last for approximately 1,000 hours, an LED alternative will last for up to 40,000 hours. Many manufacturers will be happy to guarantee this period of operation, offering free replacements in the event of early failure.
Therefore, an LED lamp fitted in a reception area and used for seven hours every day of the week, will still be functioning after 10 years. This delivers both energy and maintenance savings. In a large office or hotel, it is common to find one person from the mainainance stream dedicated to changing light bulbs! Switching to LEDs allows mainainance staff to focus on other activities.
Energy savings
The real cost savings, however, are apparent when calculating energy savings. LEDs are highly efficient light sources that release only a tiny amount of heat and have low power consumption. There are millions of GU10 halogen lamps in use within canteens, reception areas, consulting rooms, etc. The LED direct replacement for this halogen lamp is 88% more efficient giving the following cost-benefit calculation:
The cost of the 50W GU10 is £1.00
The cost of a LED replacement is £9.00
If the lamp is lit for 12 hours per day, with an electricity cost £0.12 per KWH, the cost of operation for the conventional lamp will be £20.00 per year, whereas the LED is only £2.40. Even taking the initial purchase price in to consideration, the payback period will be seven months. Remember, these are the figures for only one lamp.
Versatile
Many LED lamps can be retrofitted in five minutes and, unlike old-style bulbs, they light instantly. Businesses should look for quick wins such as areas where lamps are lit for long periods and lights are kept on for more than 5 hours a day. Good examples include corridors, stairwells and landings, reception areas, offices and warehouses, and canteens and rest rooms. Used in these areas, LED lighting can also provide a better quality of light than traditional bulbs – eliminating flickering and associated ailments such as headaches and eye strain. LED lighting also gives off negligible heat and so is safer for environments where lamps are situation close to staff.
This safety, the need of the public sector to tackle carbon emissions and reduce costs, coupled with product innovation from LED manufacturers means that re-evaluating lighting strategies is now a potentially highly valuable exercise.
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LED lighting saved £430 million worth of electricity in the US last year, according to a study by the US Department of Energy. Focusing on the most common lighting applications, the DoE estimated that 49 million LED lamps and luminaires were installed last year, saving about 71 trillion units.
©Lux Magazine, July-13
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Special offers on Philips CorePro LED GU10 Lamps
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We added some new offers on Philips CorePro range of LED GU10s. This range offers superb value for money, yet delivers solid, reliable performance from the top brand in the lighting industry. The lamps come with a 1yr warranty, and are rated for at least 20,000hours. Available in 4W = 35W, and 5W = 50W variations, these non-dimmable GU10s are the perfect balance of cost versus performance.
Follow the links below for great limited time offers:
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Philips CorePro LED GU10 4W=35W, 3000K, 36D, down from
£7.20, now £6.50ea +VAT -
Philips CorePro LED GU10 5W=50W, 2700K, 36D, down from
£14.99, now £10.50ea +VAT -
50pcs of Philips CorePro LED GU10 5W=50W, 2700K, 36D, down from
£14.99, now £7.99ea +VAT
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Special offers on Philips Master LED GU10 Lamps
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We have some great deals on the incredibly popular Philips MasterLED GU10 range. These LED lamps are the work-horse of the industry and are recognised for their quality, durability, and energy efficiency, using the finest chips. These lamps come with a 5 year warranty, and payback is less than 1 year.
Prices have been slashed on the GU10 4W = 35W, and GU10 6W=50W lamps in all colour temperatures, for 40deg beam angles. LIMITED TIME OFFER!
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Follow this link for Philips MasterLED GU10 6W=50W, Dimmable:
£15.60eanow = £13.85ea +VAT -
We also reduced pricing on the Philips GU10 4W = 35W, Dimmble – follow link
Philips MasterLED GU10 4W and 6W, dimmable
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Special offers on Philips Master LED GLS Bulbs
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The new Philips MasterLED GLS Bulbs 13W = 75W, and 20W = 100W have now arrived into stock. These bulbs offer amazing light output with corresponding energy savings. The flagship 20W bulb is equivalent to a 100W standard incandescent GLS, and is the highest output LED GLS on the market.
We have a limited time special offer on these two bulbs (available with either E27 Screw, or B22 Bayonet bases) – click on the links below.
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[Link:] Philips MasterLED GLS Bulb 13W=75W:
£28.99ea, now £24.99ea +VAT -
[Link:] Philips MasterLED GLS Bulb 20W=100W:
£33.99ea, now £29.99ea +VAT
Philips MasterLED GLS Bulb, 13W and 20W, E27 Base
Hurry – offer only available whilst stocks last!!
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