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Day: January 30, 2009

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PIR occupancy switches bring energy savings

Danlers manufactures a comprehensive range of passive infra-red occupancy switches for automatic lighting control. The products are easy to install, using the existing wiring in a building. They are ideal for energy saving in offices, factories, warehouses, hospitals, schools, leisure centres, corridors

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Energy meter allows direct 3-phase connection to 65A

The latest MID-compliant energy meter from Carlo Gavazzi is the smallest device in the industry to offer direct three-phase connection up to 65A. Just four DIN modules wide, the EM23 DIN is also simple to use and easy to install, providing comprehensive

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Opinion – Gossip Gossage!

New Labour in a nutshell Given the government's determination to be the first to raise money by selling the right to pollute (see story below), you might think that our Lords and Masters would be determined to auction the maximum number of

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Carrington powers ahead

The official launch of Carrington Power took place on 23 January, at a reception in Flixton House, hosted by John McSweeney of ESB International, the project owner and developer.Carrington Power received planning permission in July 2008 for the construction of the 860MW

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Appointment with the doctor

Scottish business support organisation Go Group has launched a new programme of support to help utility businesses survive the credit crunch. The Business Doctor programme aims to aid ailing utility businesses with a range of training and advisory services, focusing on nurturing

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Train repair firm fined over electric shock

National Express subsidiary, Maintrain, has been fined £75,000 after a maintenance worker suffered a severe electric shock while working on a train that had not been isolated.Christopher Harris was removing a cover protecting train axles at the Soho Light Maintenance Depot in

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Superpower

Finning Power Systems has been awarded a contract by Haden Young, to supply all of the emergency power provision for Birmingham's new £553m PFI ‘super hospital'.  The turnkey project involves providing 12MVA of standby power, the high voltage switchgear, the power management

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Second auction scheduled for EU emissions trading system

The UK Government intends to hold its second auction in Phase II of the European Union's Emissions Trading System on 24 March 2009. The auction will comprise a competitive bidding facility only. The bidding window will open from 8am and close at

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