Category: Electricity
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3 Window Designs to Boost Daylight and Cut Electricity Use
When the clocks turn back and dusk starts to arrive earlier and earlier, your home’s electricity usage increases significantly. Many homes require artificial light sources during the day, particularly if the residents work from home. Combined with energy bills and other ever-increasing living costs, excessive electricity use can really start pinching. A home that does…
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Off-grid: how energy infrastructure impacts construction projects
Contractors must engage with grid operators early to avoid delays in their developments, writes Barrett Harris. Image: Dreamstime Among the several challenges facing UK construction, getting a quick connection to the electricity grid is fast becoming another hurdle to overcome. Recent soaring demand for connections has put the grid under significant pressure, with backlogs leading…