Schools must STEM rising energy bills, and help is at hand
Powercor’s Technical Director, Chris Wright, explains why the education sector needs to tackle the threat posed by rising energy prices on its ability to provide students with the education they deserve and why Powercor can be the ideal partner in meeting the challenge. Schools and colleges are increasingly turning to new ways to manage their […]
SATRO Energy Saving Challenge
Powercor is delighted to announce a collaboration with Surrey-based STEM charity SATRO for the 2022 SATRO Energy Saving Challenge – an opportunity to put students at the heart of sustainability thinking and explore ways to reduce their school’s carbon footprint.
EV revolution engages firms to power the future
Powercor’s Technical Director, Chris Wright, examines how the UK government’s plans for a net zero transport system within the next two decades means firms need to consider how to have the necessary infrastructure in place. The UK has devised definitive plans to lead the electric vehicle revolution as the government used the COP26 summit to […]
Powercor’s new Key Account Manager, Aidan Sharpe
Powercor’s new Key Account Manager, Aidan Sharpe, explains how the firm is targeting growth and will play a part in the UK’s efforts to transition to a net-zero carbon future. I was delighted to start my role in September having known Powercor, Richard, and Chris for over two decades. My career has always been in […]
Educating schools on how to save energy
Powercor’s Technical Director, Chris Wright, explains why the firm is determined to support schools in their efforts to save energy and create the STEM stars of the future. Powercor is continuing to build on its expertise gained working with schools and education facilities across the UK as the drive towards net zero gathers pace. It is […]
Ground source solutions can pump your energy efficiency
The move towards the decarbonisation of the UK’s power system is gathering momentum and the drive towards the use of the world’s natural heat is increasing as the government looks to the greater use of ground source heat pump systems. Currently, social housing organisations across the UK are in the process of applying for a […]
How often should I test my emergency lighting?
Emergency lighting systems are a legal requirement for any commercial premises and as such there are also requirements as to when they need to be tested. Given the vital role emergency lighting will play in a situation where the buildings power fails or staff need to evacuate the building due to a range of emergencies […]
What do you do if your emergency lighting does not work?
Emergency lighting is a legal requirement and it has to be regularly tested. But what happens if you find your system is not working? The requirement for the system to be tested monthly and more extensively annually is designed to ensure that the first time you realise the system may not be operating is not […]
Making your premises virus free as easy as UV-C
COVID-19 has highlighted the threat that the spread of viruses and bacteria can pose. The understanding that the quality of the air we breathe and the cleanliness of the surfaces we touch have a profound effect on our health and wellbeing has never been greater. Busy public areas such as offices, stores, schools, museums and […]
Tesla Powerwall: Powercor’s Newest Addition
Powercor has been working in the energy efficiency sector for over 10 years now and I have to say, there’s not much we don’t know about making energy efficient. Whether it’s Photo-voltaic (solar), the latest in LED lighting & control, smart metering & targeting, electric vehicle charging or battery storage, our knowledge and expertise ensures […]
