energy

Chauvin Arnoux’s Julian Grant published an article in the October 2022 edition of Professional Electrician detailing four simple tests contractors can add to their arsenal to bolster their income and beat spiralling inflation and surging fuel costs. The information below is taken from that article.[1] Continue reading →

As night gathers our heating watch begins. With energy bills rising, along with anxiety about greenhouse gas emissions, maximising energy efficiency is more important than ever. One of the most effective ways of reducing household bills and emissions is to ensure your home is properly insulated. In fact, energy companies, councils, and charities have all implemented programs to help homeowners do just that.[1] These schemes all have one thing in common: they use thermal imaging cameras to pinpoint areas of heat loss within properties. Continue reading →

Portable energy loggers, or PELs, are compact, comprehensive test instruments that measure, monitor, and record an array of electrical parameters. They can be used to troubleshoot electrical systems and, more importantly, identify sources of energy and/or power wastage contributing to inflated utility bills, as well as excessive and unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions.[1] Continue reading →