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Our latest international voltage optimisation case study highlights a significant electrical consumption saving for Mount St. Mary’s University, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland in the USA. Established in 1808, Mount St. Mary’s achieved university status in 2004, boasting 1 million square feet under roof across a 1,400-acre campus. Over the years, the university has grown to

As 2020 begins, Powerstar looks back on some of the top news and articles from the past year. 1. RESPONDING TO RESILIENCY FAILURE (INDUSTRY INSIGHTS) August 2019’s power outage made national headlines as millions suffered power cuts. Powerstar explored why it occurred, how were businesses affected, and how Powerstar solutions could help in such instances

The challenges of charging As the need to lower carbon emissions in the UK heightens, the transition from solely internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to hybrid or fully electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates. Despite many people prioritising the reduction of their carbon footprint both in their personal and professional lives, concerns over the practicality of EVs

Welcome to the latest round-up, summarising and showcasing the highlights of the latest news, activities and events of Powerstar and the industry for you.  1) The Current and Future Cost of Energy The latest Powerstar Industry Insight looks at the current and future cost of energy in two parts. Part one looks at the factors

The Journey So Far: EV Market Update 2019 Over the last 6 years, the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK has increased significantly, with new registrations increasing from 3,500 in 2013 to over 200,000 by the end of 2018 and numbers now reaching 247,000 so far in 2019. Following this surge in demand,

Introduction Energy is a growing cost to businesses, whether an office building or largescale manufacturing facility, minimising its impact is something that all businesses strive to do. In part one of the current and future cost of energy Industry Insight the factors that have made up the current cost, and those with will influence the

The importance of innovation Core values should be at the cornerstone of every business and define how a business needs to behave to achieve its vision and goals. That’s why continued innovation remains firmly fixed at the centre of Powerstar’s actions. Knowing that the environment in which Powerstar operates never stands still, every member of

Just last year, in April 2018, legislation imposing new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) was introduced for commercial properties. Powerstar wrote in a blog at the time about the new standards, which meant commercial landlords were no longer permitted to grant new or renew existing tenancies for buildings that have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)