Category Archives: General

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• Posted 29th January 2015

A new study of Energy Efficiency Suppliers indicates that the ESOS energy efficiency legislation for top 10,000 companies could fail for avoidable reasons. This new report “The Market Opportunities created by the UK Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)”, by industry supplier body the Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA) and sustainability experts, Cambium LLP, summarises […]

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• Posted 27th January 2015

With less than a year until large UK organisations must comply with new Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) legislation, one of the UK’s leading energy and water consultancies, Utilitywise, has issued a warning that those businesses impacted may be missing out on over £63m of energy savings. Based on preparatory work with over 400 businesses […]

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• Posted 24th January 2015

Virtus Consult are pleased to report the successful completion of a replacement louvre damper natural ventilation system with our Client’s Manufacturing facility in Derby.

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• Posted 15th January 2015

A brand new 800sqm dedicated unit with 3 skin procedure treatment rooms, Mohs Lab, staff facilities and consultation rooms –– Current stage – under construction due for completion in Summer 2015.

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• Posted 8th January 2015

This is a large purpose built Women’s and neonatal unit to accommodate over 8500 births per annum, the project will consist of a large new build extension to the existing unit and extensive refurbishment, the project will be built whilst the existing facility remains in operation, this will be the largest maternity unit in the midlands when complete .

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• Posted 2nd January 2015

We have now completed phase 1 and are achieving the guaranteed savings of 12% on the annual spend and we are on track for completion of Phase 2 in April 2015 which is estimated to achieve a further 6% per annum in total this will save the Trust close to £1m per annum and will pay back in less than 5 years.

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• Posted 14th November 2014

The Zero Carbon Hub has been hailed as the body to turn to ensure only the most energy-efficient buildings are constructed.  Isn’t it time for a similar body to tackle existing buildings? One of the great triumphs of genuine private/public co-operation has been the work of the non-profit Zero Carbon Hub.  Ever since its formation […]

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• Posted 11th November 2014

The UK is now the most-improved G20 nation on carbon intensity, and it is already one of the world’s most energy efficient economies, according to latest analysis by financial consultancy, PwC. Improvements in energy efficiency, a national rise in renewable energy and the closure of two large coal plants, meant that UK carbon intensity fell […]

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• Posted 10th November 2014

Virtus Consult were up against some major organisation and projects: The Estates and Facilities Management Class reflects the vital input of EFM in helping to achieve efficiencies for the NHS. Here are details of this year’s winners Award for Innovative Carbon Reduction Initiative The judges considered: Virtus Consult for Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust […]

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• Posted 10th September 2014

Virtus successfully completed the installation of a 50kW P.V Array on barn buildings in Cornbury Park. This will mean that the barn will be generating 100% of its own electricity as well as exporting to the Grid. Lord Rotherwick Stated that this project has been so successful that I would like to look at 4 […]