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Electric dreams: Innovators step up at the Scottish Green Energy Awards in Edinburgh

Envirotec Magazine

The UK’s first all-electric intercity bus service drove off with a top prize at the Scottish Green Energy Awards on 1 December. The bilingual multi-purpose facility uses a mix of energy sources such as solar panels, an air source heat pump, battery storage and insulation to reduce its dependence on the grid.

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Elevating Home Textiles with Sustainable Sophistication

The Environmental Blog

As the dawn of a new era of conscious consumerism rises, we find ourselves pivoting towards a blend of luxury and sustainability. Gone are the days when sustainability was perceived as a trend – it is now becoming the new norm, especially within the realm of home textiles. What is Organic Cotton? What is Organic Cotton?

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SIT and GWF partner to develop residential smart water meters

Smart Energy International

Italian meter developer SIT is partnering with Switzerland-based GWF on new ultrasonic water meters and is introducing other new water and gas smart meters. SIT, with its background in gas metering, provides knowledge and expertise in smart meter communication technologies. Janz water meters. Have you read?

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UK firm presents “game-changing” solution to monitoring indoor air quality

Envirotec Magazine

Butterfly is an innovative and patented IAQ monitoring system including a suite of beautifully designed hardware with integrated software that has been developed at Imperial College London over the past four years to responsibly address this issue. ” The Butterfly system offers dual functionality: monitoring and management. .

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Mortgage rate cuts for energy efficient homes? Pilot scheme appraises possible options

Envirotec Magazine

Homeowners who make their properties more energy efficient could see their mortgage rate cut under a new government-backed pilot. They are aimed at encouraging and helping homeowners make their properties more energy efficient, with measures such as loft insulation and double glazing. million of government funding.

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Stay Cozy Sustainably: How Renewable Energy Transforms Fall & Winter Comfort

Hydrogen Fuel News

With the shift in seasons comes the desire to stay warm and comfortable indoors, but it’s becoming increasingly important to do so sustainably. Fortunately, renewable energy and controllable electricity usage, available using  Payless Power , are pivotal in transforming how we stay cozy during the colder months.

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Smart meter solution to pilot home heating insights

Smart Energy International

Scotland-headquartered energy solution provider SMS is leading a consortium to investigate how energy efficiency insights can help to manage heating. SMS will use the energy data platform from n3rgy, its subsidiary company, to capture consumer consent to record the data. Have you read?