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CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
The first performance league table for the carbon reduction commitment was published on 8th November 2011. Those companies, local authorities and government offices (such as the taxman HMRC) at the bottom will find it difficult to justify their “green credentials”.
To improve ranking for next year energy saving strategies should already be in place but simple strategies can give easy energy wins. Shading can provide zero cost energy savings by changing the way we use our existing blinds and shutters. To go further installing the most energy efficient shading can reduce total energy costs by as much as 15%
Efficient shading is the energy strategy that is often overlooked. The best energy strategies are those that reduce the need for it. Keeping heat out in the summer and keeping it in when it is cold is obvious but with ample supplies of cheap energy we have got used to using energy to solve the problem rather than stopping it happening.
We insulate our lofts and walls but the windows are the part that we tend to still solve with cure rather than prevention. Shading is the insulation of the transparent parts of your building.
The simplest savings can be achieved with behavioural change zero cost and up to 10% energy saving. A shading strategy is part of that “Turn off the lights – close the blinds” in its simplest form. Follow the link to adopting our industry best practice for your existing buildings that will make savings for you.
For longer term strategy or if you are considering refurbishment using the most efficient shading will not only reduce your carbon footprint but the capital cost can be lower than energy consuming alternatives. Energy savings in use are then a bonus.
Our energy advice notes show all of the elements to consider but for advice on the issues to consider follow to these links
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