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Reduced VAT for Domestic Applications

Mon, 5 July 2010 12:00 GMT

Did you know households are responsible for ¼ of all emissions? As part of ongoing efforts to reduce emissions, the Government has reduced VAT on air source heat pumps for domestic applications to 5%.

The Government is committed to reducing emissions of the gases responsible for global warming as part of its Climate Change Programme and the Kyoto Protocol. Households are responsible for a quarter of all emissions, so are being targeted through a reduced rate VAT on energy efficient heating systems, including air source heat pumps.

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R22 Phase Out - Your Options

Thu, 1 July 2010 12:00 GMT

What is R22 and why is it being phased out?

R-22 is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) and was commonly used in air conditioning, process chiller and industrial refrigeration plant applications. It will soon be phased out due to ozone depletion potential and status as a potent greenhousegas.

Energy Inspections: New Legislation

Thu, 22 April 2010 12:00 GMT

Mandatory Energy Inspections have been introduced in the UK. Known as Cibse TM44 - the new legislation requires all air-conditioning systems, with an cooling rated output greater than 12 kilowatts, to be inspected.

Office Equipment: Prolong Machine Life

Thu, 15 April 2010 12:00 GMT

Air conditioning not only provides comfort and clean, healthy air. It also has a positive effect on your machinery and equipment. The level of humidity particularly has an impact on how well machinery works.

Air Quality: Take Steps to Improve Your Health

Thu, 8 April 2010 12:00 GMT

Your health is important. Here are some steps you can take to look after your health by paying attention to indoor air quality.

Climate Change Levy: Incentive for Businesses

Wed, 31 March 2010 12:00 GMT

To meet requirements of the Kyoto Protocol, the UK Government introduced an energy tax and an energy-efficiency incentive scheme. The goal is to achieve a reduction in total greenhouse gas emissions.

Eco-friendly Air Conditioning: 8 Practical Tips

Fri, 26 March 2010 12:00 GMT

Ensure a greener, eco-friendly working environment: here are 8 practical tips on how to run an environmentally-friendly air conditioning system:

Boost Productivity: Check Your Work Temperature

Fri, 19 March 2010 12:00 GMT

Thinking about your work environment. How productive are your people in the height of summer when it is very humid? Or, on an excessively cold winter day?