Environmental

General manager of Chauvin Arnoux UK, Julian Grant, sat down with Energy Manager Magazine (EM Magazine) to discuss his top tips for saving energy. A convergence of environmental and energy crises combined with changing working habits has put additional pressure on facilities managers to find savings and limit emissions. Therefore, it came as a bit of a surprise when Julian Grant, a man who according to his LinkedIn profile has over thirty-eight years of experience in electrical test and measurement equipment with a particular focus on energy efficiency, advocated taking a walk and watching your electricity usage as ways to reduce consumption and expenditure! Was this really the best advice he had to offer struggling facilities managers?! Well, like all things energy, the value of Julian Grant’s comments only becomes apparent after further investigation. Continue reading →

Red Squirrel groups across the UK are using thermal imaging in their plight to protect the breed and the broader ecological system. Continue reading →

The UK government announced a series of measures to end the country’s contribution to climate change by 2050 and achieve a greener transport future. These steps include phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars/vans by 2030 and ensuring that all new cars/vans are fully zero-emissions at the tailpipe from 2035. Plans are supported by over £1.8 billion of government funding intended to encourage the uptake of greener vehicles. Funding includes grants for purchasing zero or ultra-low emissions cars/vans, as well as grants for local authorities, businesses, and homeowners to install EV chargepoints. The UK government has pledged £1.3 billion to accelerate the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in homes and on streets across the UK, as well as on motorways in England.[1] However, installing an EV charger is not as simple as just connecting it to your electricity supply. There are many factors to consider and electrical parameters that need to be monitored. Investing in a portable energy logger, such as Chauvin Arnoux’s PEL103, provides an easy, ergonomic, and economic solution to evaluating your company’s capacity to support multiple EV chargepoints.[2] Continue reading →

It is estimated that most of the UK’s businesses are energy inefficient; recent studies show that some businesses are squandering 50% of their electrical energy usage. Not only is this bad for business as it drives overhead costs up and, therefore, profits down, it also results in unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions. The damaging economic impacts and positive environmental side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic mean it has never been more important to monitor energy usage. PELs (portable energy loggers), such as the Chauvin Arnoux PEL103, provide a compact, convenient, and clever solution to monitoring, optimising, and subsequently reducing energy consumption.[1] Continue reading →

This blog was updated on 22/04/21 to include additional images and links to Chauvin Arnoux's PEL103 Power/Energy Logger Complete Kit. Chauvin Arnoux Energy Saving Testers Energy leaks are economically and environmentally costly. To help businesses maximise energy efficiency, reduce costs and comply with environmental government policies, Chauvin Arnoux has compiled the following white paper: Sound Advice on Saving Energy: Outlining the Path to Sustainability and Energy Efficiency. Continue reading →

Recently we wrote a blog post all about how it’s important to recycle electrical equipment. We talked all about different methods for recycling electrical items in the home, but now, thanks to a new law, retailers in the EU are also legally required to take back electrical equipment as well. Continue reading →