For some, energy saving devices can be a godsend when it comes to the utility bills. There are now devices to help us all around the house – from adaptors that will time out and stop current if appliances have been left for a long time and even kettles that will boil exact amounts of water.

With consumers looking to technology to help save on the cost of their utilities, many are now turning to equipment such as energy monitors – which record data based on your meter reading and will give statistics about your energy use, letting you know if you’re using to much.

Lightbulbs that use less voltage have been developed and can help households to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their electricity bills.

And it’s not just confined to inside the house; many are now turning to wind turbines that can be mounted on property and in gardens in order to generate extra energy for everyday living – with some choosing to sell back the excess back to the energy companies.

Even simple devices such as laundry balls can help in reducing energy costs, even simple steps such as ensuring you turn off the lights when you leave the room can make a difference.

The development of motion sensor lighting has allowed such technology become more easily available to homeowners, thus providing an opportunity to save money by changing a simple part of their existing system.

Gas and electricity prices have skyrocketed as of late, so investing in some energy saving devices can make a real difference to your bills.

Many handy devices, such as energy-saving extension plugs are now available for an affordable price, which could in turn lead to big savings on utility bills in future.

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Recent improvements in thermal insulation technology, however, are finally enabling HMA plants to insulate the neglected “jumper” hoses and recover significant capital in energy savings.

The Technology

Insulation producers are now utilizing closed cell silicone sponge rubber as a primary source of high temperature insulation protection. The advantage of this material is that it has a very low thermal conductivity making it an excellent insulator. In addition silicone sponge rubber is non fiberous, unlike traditional mineral wool, and it does not require a hard aluminum cladding to contain the insulation materials. The inherent flexibility of silicone sponge rubber in combination with its insulating properties, makes it an excellent solution for protecting the tight bend radius “jumper” hoses.

Economic Benefits

Insulating 1 ½” OD flexible metal hoses with silicone sponge rubber sleeves (under typical operating conditions) enables HMA plants to recover up to $30 in heat losses for every foot of “jumper” hose in one seven-month operating season (assuming a winter shut down). This translates into fuel heating cost savings of approximately $6,000 per operating season (assuming 200 feet of “jumper” hose, based on 2005 North America fuel costs).

In most applications the flexible insulation sleeve will pay for itself within the first four months of installation.

Installation Benefits

In addition to the economic benefits, the new insulation sleeve technology is easily cut to length with an ordinary pair of scissors and is quickly installed in the field. In many cases the insulation sleeve may be equipped with a hook and loop closure to further simplify the installation on existing lines without line disconnection or interruption. The hook and loop closure also allows for easy access to process lines while performing maintenance procedures or trouble-shooting system components.

Introducing the HMA industry to silicone rubber sponge insulation technologies will help businesses to capture unrealized energy savings while creating a safer workplace environment.

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Many companies are now providing customer-focused energy equipments like Energy savers, Utility Instruments, Level Controllers, Control Panels and Process Control Equipments etc. Various products that are now placed in the shelves of the store and that help in energy revolution and conservation are:

• Integrated Intelligent Home System:

This provides you with home security, control, automation and communication related features. One can control and monitor their home and office security along with controlling the home appliances and lighting from any telephone, keypad, handheld remote control system, computer or the internet. The products have outstanding remote communication features which can allow you to communicate with visitors when they are still at office doors, you can send them your messages and can also hear their messages. In case there is alarm notification, you can listen to different sounds and the activity present in the surroundings.

• Light and Air -conditioner Energy Saver:

These devices are normally very easy to install and help to save energy directly. They can adjust the temperature by automatically realizing the self-motion adjustment. They do not connect to any circuitry in the AC. They have stable capacities and do not get affected by fluctuations in external temperature. Trouble from these energy saver devices do not harm or affect the functioning of your equipment in any way. The devices are shock proof and help you reduce your power requirement by minimum 20%.

• Green Energy Products

Today, you would find an array of Green products in the market. Green products and appliances include energy saving appliances and devices for your office and home, windows/doors utilizing solar energy and household products built out of eco-friendly materials. Fluorescent light bulbs are another light saving devices utilizing minimum amount of electricity per watt. All these energy saver products positively influence the environment and reduce the energy and electricity costs. They also reduce the emission of pollutants in the long-term.

Other products like energy saving remote control made out of plastic are also available for saving energy in your day to day use.

Benefits of using Energy saving & Intelligent Products:

• Uses 75% to 80% less electricity.

• Cost less and work too well

• Reduce dependence on coal and petroleum

• Help to address concerns of global warming

• Reduce the gasoline and electricity bills

• Reduce the green house gas emission levels

Overall, reduced energy usage means that the need to go for building new transmission lines, infrastructure and other related devices can be delayed and prolonged. Hence, one can defer the environmental concerns and issues, if not have complete removal. All the energy saving programs and devices will reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions made by coal utilizing power plants. Emissions up to an average of around 2.1 billion pounds per year can be saved for around 20 years

So, when we are aware of these things, why not head on the way to conserving energy!

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Furthermore, grants are provided to homeowners for insulation and heating system upgrades and continues to prove very popular with over 58,000 homeowner applications approved since the scheme was launched in March 2009.

In addition a Building Energy Rating (BER) is to become an integral part of all grant applications under the HES scheme, whereby homeowners must undertake a BER to measure the impact of works undertaken. This will give homeowners a thorough and objective assessment of the energy performance of their home following upgrade works, including a BER certificate with a A-G performance rating.  The first such BER assessment will attract grant aid of €100.

At the time of completing the BER, the assessor will also provide an estimate of the energy performance of the home before upgrade works, based upon the pre-works condition of the house.  This will inform the homeowner of the effectiveness of the upgrade works in terms of energy and CO2 emissions improvements.

For more informaiton about energy assessments and how we can assist in relation to all EU EPBD legislation and compliance for your project please contact Sytnegra Consulting Ltd today.

Syntegra Consulting Ltd is a leading Energy Consultancy based in London, Reading, Brighton, and Gloucester. We are at the forefront of Energy Performance Certification in the UK

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