What plans do you have to tackle rising energy costs?
With energy prices continuing to rise (and it looks as if they will rise further), organisations are urgently looking for ways to control and reduce their...
Is upgrading to LED lighting worth it?
Many organisations are weighing up the value of investing in energy efficiency improvements within their buildings to reduce energy consumption to combat...
Protect your school from rising energy costs
Energy costs have always been a significant cost for schools, but in the last year energy prices have dramatically increased and it is predicted to continue...
Bright idea: Upgrade your lighting with no upfront cost
Many schools are looking for ways to reduce their overheads and make savings as budgets are getting tighter and costs are rising. Energy-efficient lighting is...
The end of halogen Lamps and the rise of energy cost. What does this mean to your School?
The UK government has announced that by September 2021 halogen light bulbs will be banned and fluorescent light bulbs will follow in 2023. This is part of the...
Thoughts from a governor: LED lighting upgrade
Governors play an important part in making the decisions in a school such as investing in energy efficiency measures like LED lighting and solar PV. So, we...
Funding for Academies and Multi-Academies Trust (MAT) – Limited time application
The Salix funding stream for individual academies, academy sixth form colleges and free schools as well as Multi-Academy Trusts in England is now open for new...
Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements for Schools
Public sector organisations like schools and local authorities are now able to take advantage of several different funding streams to help them make energy...
A lesson in energy saving
As school budgets continue to be extremely tight, we understand that many schools are looking for ways to reduce long term costs. For example, did you know...
It’s a light bulb moment
This is how we describe the moment when we know our clients have realised that upgrading their lighting can actually be a great investment. For many...
Steps to a greener business
So many businesses are looking for ways to reduce their long-term running costs as well as reducing environmental impact. As many of us are starting to become...
The true cost of cheap quotes
When your business gets a range of lighting installation quotes, you might find that some of them can vary in price. And you may wonder why some companies are...
Why cheap lighting won’t save you money
There is a huge variety of choice on the market for LED bulbs and with that comes an equally varied price range for lighting. What separates the bottom end of...
Winter Energy Saving Tips
We've put together a few tips to help you save on energy costs in your workplace and at home this winter, while reducing your carbon emissions at the same...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce, reuse, recycle - most of us will be familiar with this mantra urging us to consider our impact on the environment and create a positive change in the...
Government Funding For LED Lighting In Schools
Public sector bodies, including schools, can access a government-backed scheme that pays for installing energy saving LED lighting. In a previous blog, we...
Why natural light will boost your child’s learning
When it comes to illuminating rooms in which we spend large amounts of time, natural light is always a more pleasant experience. There is a good reason why we...
Why we are passionate about making changes in lighting and the environment
Today's children are set to inherit a world where ecological diversity is shrinking and that could have dire consequences. This, along with climate change and...
How this one switch in school can reduce CO2 emissions
For us, one of the most exciting parts of installing LED lighting in schools is seeing how much CO2 can be saved as a result. In fact, one recent meeting with...
Why design ambience is important in your office space
When it comes to lighting for your office space, design ambience is the difference between lighting the space and lighting for how you use the space. Have...
Simple Things You Can Do This World Earth Day
Next Monday (22nd April 2019) it is World Earth Day. This annual event raises awareness about the environment and how we can do simple things in our daily...
How colour can impact children’s behaviour
Subtle changes in the colour of the classroom can have an impact on children's behaviour. In fact, there have been many studies to show that colour can affect...
How to make your buildings more energy efficient
The sea levels rose around eight inches in the last century. In the last two decades alone, the rate at which sea levels are rising has almost doubled....
Do your workplace lights pass the flicker test?
Flickering lights in the workplace are at best annoying and at worse dangerous. A simple flicker test can tell you if you need to invest in better lights....
How lighting can increase workplace productivity
When considering staff productivity in the workplace, having the right lighting in place is key to employee happiness and productivity. Rather than see...
The Difference Between Watts and Lumens – LED Lighting Explained
While LED lights have become much more common in recent years, the terminology is still unfamiliar to many of us. How many lumens do you need? What colour...
5 WAYS TO MEET THE MINIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
The energy performance of a building is currently measured on a scale of A-G, with A being the most efficient and G the least. Since 2018 buildings need a...
LED LIGHTING – FIVE REASONS WHY IT’S A BRIGHT IDEA FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Look up. Look around you. What do you see? If it’s anything less than a light and bright working space, you may have a problem. Few people realise just how...
How To Save Money On Your School Energy Bills
With budgets being squeezed, most schools are looking at every opportunity to cut costs, in order to channel as much as possible into teaching and learning....