Globally and locally, across all industry sectors and governments, the race is on to secure a sustainable competitive advantage in the low carbon economy. To better serve you – our customers – and the growing market, I’m very proud to announce that we’ve been joined by a strategic partner. Perdaman Group, a diversified industrial multi-national with […]
Archives for May 2016
Which Light is Right? Re-thinking “Value for Money” When Choosing Energy Efficient Lighting
When looking for new light fittings we are spoilt for choice with a huge variety of LED lights to choose from. But what does “value for money” mean to you? What approach do you take to selecting and installing the right light? A simple Google search for “LED lights” yields over 200,000,000 results. So how […]
New Lease of Life for an Old Building
How does an old office building reduce electricity consumption by over 40% without sacrificing productivity and comfort? It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks and achieve genuine savings by managing your energy. Previously, Local Power gave you the lowdown on the importance of energy management and having insight into your business’s energy use […]
Batteries Demystified, Part 2: The Commercial Reality of Battery Storage
So how long is it until we’re all using batteries? The big hurdle for mass roll-out of battery storage systems currently is cost. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but for many of our clients, the purchase of a PV system is simply an investment. While PV systems have dropped in price […]
Fresh Ink on the Paris Agreement, But What Does it Actually Mean?
It’s hardly new news that a profound shift towards a low carbon economy is underfoot globally. But it’s not every day that 175 world leaders come together, pens in hand, to herald a new era of sustainable energy for countries across the globe. Agreed, signed, ratified, accepted… What does it all really mean? What is […]
Time to Get Real: Why Real-time Energy Monitoring is a Must
Most people sweat the small stuff without understanding the real, big energy villains at their facility. But real-time monitoring is a growing technology that gives you – users and managers – visibility of the when, how and where of your energy consumption, giving you the power to get savvy, cut wastage and improve energy efficiency. […]
Batteries Demystified, Part 1: What is a Battery and How Do We Use Them?
Batteries have been around for ages, but with applications ranging from renewable energy storage to consumer devices, it’s the technology that is on everyone’s lips today. But don’t dive in blind – arm yourself with this basic intro into battery technology, and you’ll have the confidence to make the right choice for your organisation. What […]
Town of Cambridge Sees the Light
Just like new: an LED upgrade at the library and Boulevard Centre in the Town of Cambridge has resulted in an amazing facelift – not to mention energy savings over 64% and annual savings of $19k. The Town of Cambridge recently contracted Enigin to upgrade 350+ lights at its Library and Boulevard Centre. By replacing the […]
So Much to Gain, So Little to Lose: Electricity Supply Brokering
You choose where you shop, so why not do the same when buying electricity? How do you gain access to the lowest cost electricity contract? And how do you assess which one is the best deal for your site? One option is to engage an energy broker – and that’s where Enigin’s free service comes […]
