Electricity forms the core of every business, so making sure you use your electricity in the most efficient way possible is important. Saving money where you can makes a difference to your bottom line and one of the most effective and easy ways to do this is by changing your lighting. Read more
This month we’ll be focusing on some simple ways for you to reduce your energy bills and make your electrics more efficient; both at home and in the office. Read more
More and more households and businesses are making the switch to LED and energy efficient lighting with increased popularity over recent years. Read more
Fluorescent and halogen lighting can be costly and time consuming when having to replace bulbs. This is particularly true when the business premises is a warehouse or large building, and with a team working with you, it can be difficult to keep track of the costs that might be mounting through a lack of diligence.
Flickering lights is a relatively common issue and do not always indicate a problem with your electrical system. If your lighting flickers in your home or office there are a variety of explanations, here are the main causes below and how to address them:
If a single light bulb is flickering, it’s likely that it’s the bulb causing the issue. You can check to make sure the bulb is secured properly in the fitting (always make sure you switch the light off before doing this to stay safe). If a bulb isn’t secured properly then this can cause a flicker as it’s not connected correctly. If you find the light still flickers when it’s switched back on it could mean that the particular bulb needs to be replaced as it’s at the end of its lifespan.
Energy efficient lighting is evolving quickly and has become more of a norm in households over recent years. With 18% of the electricity bill in a typical household going towards lighting, it’s no wonder consumers have been searching for ways to lower the cost!
The new EU regulation to ban any bulb Category C or below on the Energy Efficiency Index is planned to come into effect by 2016; with current concerns around the availability of quality alternatives once the ban takes place.
So what can you do in the second half of this year to prepare yourselves?