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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)

Delivering the highest quality of products is a primary concern for manufacturers, therefore ensuring production is precise and uninterrupted so that strict timeframes can be met is of utmost importance. In the latest Powerstar case study, the benefits of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) capabilities of Powerstar VIRTUE are explored. The client is a manufacturer

Introduction: why energy costs matter to businesses 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. Whilst the term sustainability is a key focus in the media, only 18% of energy managers say it is their first priority,

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 Capacity Market is Back The European Commission has ruled that the UK Government’s Capacity Market scheme can be resumed following its suspension in November 2018. The role of the

OVERVIEW The European Commission has ruled that the UK Government’s Capacity Market scheme can be resumed following its its suspension in November 2018, and the subsequent investigation which began in February 2019 [1]. The role of the Capacity Market is to ensure that there is adequate energy supply in reserve for the National Grid over

On Wednesday, 6th November, 2019, Powerstar Business Development Manager, Ricky Higgins, delivered an informative webinar on maximising renewable energy generation through smart energy solutions. Businesses of all descriptions are expected to update their operations to be more considerate towards the environment and the long-term sustainability objectives of the planet, and many UK businesses are already