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With an upgrade looming in the main standard required of public
sector and large corporate procurers (ISO 14001), research by
the employers' organisation, the EEF, suggests that many employers
are missing a trick when it comes to their environmental management
systems (EMS).
Changes to ISO 14001 next year will affect significantly the
way firms will have to view and apply their EMS. However, the
EEF, which questioned 650 organisations, says many companies
across a range of sectors are in danger of falling short when
it comes to the changes - and some could potentially lose
out as a result.
The EEF is urging businesses to use its free online gap analysis
tool to find out where they currently stand on EMS and what more
they could or should be doing. This can be accessed from our
news item here.
NEWS
 University
team breaks the DC power systems barrier
Birmingham University researchers have developed a system that
allows the switch from AC power grids to more efficient DC systems. More?
 ESTA
launches new energy contracting group
An initiative to help businesses reduce energy costs and improve
efficiency has been created by the Energy Services and Technology
Association. More?
 Computer
model will aid design of fuel efficient aircraft
A computer model that predicts how composite materials behave when
damaged is set to aid the design of lighter, more efficient aircraft. More?
 Improved
RHI rate expected to boost take-up of biogas energy
An increase in the RHI tariff is expected to lead to a rise in
demand for biomass energy, says British Gas company Econergy. More?
 WRAS
approval for packaged water supply booster sets
Armstrong's 6800 IVS packaged variable speed booster sets
have received approval by the Water Regulations Advisory Service. More?
PRODUCTS
 Eaton
to introduce PV surge protection devices
Power management company Eaton is to launch a range of PV surge
protection devices at this month's Solar Energy UK event. More?
 Motor/gear
unit offers efficient operation in washdown package
Kollmorgen ALM food-grade servomotor combines a high-performance
gearmotor and angular gearbox in a compact washdown package. More?
 High
power PV module can save space and installation time
Compact, high power PV module from aleo solar is designed to generate
higher yields than conventional modules. More?
 Compressed
air dryers offer zero-loss operation
Hi-Line's HBP adsorption dryers provide zero-loss operation
and easy-to-use touchscreen control. More?
 Analysis
system monitors and controls water processing
Burkert has developed a new system for performing five high-priority
analysis and monitoring tasks essential for water processing. More?
APPLICATION STORY
 New
motor design reduces extruder reliability issues
An extruded PVC profiles producer is using an ABB synchronous reluctance
motor to reduce extruder breakdowns. More?
TECHNICAL ARTICLE
 Making
the most of compressed air heat recovery
Capturing heat from compressed air production offers real benefits
for businesses, says Mark Whitmore of BOGE Compressors. More?
David Keighley
Editor
EfficientEnergy.net
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