Brexit could lead to increase in energy prices

Gibbons Engineering Group has 10 dedicated divisions offering supply, installation, servicing, repair and technical support for all the...

Consultants can’t keep up with variable-speed drive technology

Here at Gibbons we’ve got our finger on the pulse when it comes to advancements in technology, and our expert team can advise you on...

ESOS: Final chance for non-compliant companies

Organisations that have not yet notified the Environment Agency of ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) compliance have just over two w...

Food and beverage sector energy consumption to fall 18% by 2050

The food and beverage industry in the EU is expected to use 18 per cent less energy by 2050, according to a study from the European Commiss...

EU MEPS: Latest phase less than a year away

As we enter a new year and look forward to the exciting challenges and opportunities ahead during the next 12 months, it doesn’t seem right...

What is the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS)?

In 2005, as part of a commitment to combatting climate change, the European Union launched its Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). ...

Big businesses paying for 5 power stations’ worth of unnecessary electricity every year

A report from the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association has revealed that large organisations are spending five power stations’ worth...

ESOS energy audits: Only 1% of companies have complied

It has been revealed that just 150 of 14,000 qualifying businesses have carried out an ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) energy audi...

Business Energy Challenge 2015: Get ahead of the game with Gibbons

In 2014, London Mayor Boris Johnson launched the Business Energy Challenge, a new initiative which aims to encourage companies in the capit...

How much of a building’s cost goes on energy, maintenance and refurbishment?

When it comes to calculating a building’s cost, the focus is often on the immediate expenditure such as design and construction. ...

Latest ABB drives figures highlight record-breaking energy savings

The return on investment from using a variable-speed drive can be achieved in as little as six months, so if you’re interested in redu...

The first place you should look to save energy in your business

No matter what business you’re in, reducing energy consumption is essential both as a cost-cutting measure and to satisfy government legisl...

The app that puts energy saving in the palm of your hand

If you’re not convinced by the benefits of variable-speed drives, then ABB’s handy app provides some pretty conclusive evidence. This free ...

How to select the right HVAC drive

It’s one thing knowing you need a HVAC drive to increase the energy efficiency of your air-handling system, but choosing the right equipmen...

5 tips for running a greener business

For many businesses, it’s more than enough to be focussed on productivity and profitability without energy management to worry about. Howev...

What is a display energy certificate (DEC)?

Non-domestic buildings are responsible for a fifth of the UK’s energy consumption and carbon emissions. As part of measures to reduce the c...

5 energy-saving tips for businesses

We’re all aware of how important it is to save energy, no matter what business we’re in. But while the priority is to protect the environme...

Combat climate change

Climate change is affecting us all, with incidents of extreme snowfall, wind and flooding in recent years still fresh in our minds. Gibbons...

10 ways to increase pump efficiency

If you’re a pump user then you’ll want to make sure you get the best performance from your equipment and keep energy costs to a minimum. He...

Variable-speed drives can help the NHS save money

The NHS spends £400 million each year on energy and its CO2 output has almost doubled in the last 25 years. Therefore, UK hospitals are loo...