by Adrian Barber | Mar 13, 2024 | Irus, SmartTank, Student accommodation
In a multi-occupancy property, that has many hot water cylinders, there are several issues that affect efficiency. But, the primary problem is that there is little or no control over water heating, and certainly no measurement or monitoring feedback. As with the tank...
by Adrian Barber | Jan 11, 2024 | Company news
A company that enables its customers to cut the unnecessary use of energy should be doing all it can to reduce its own impact on the environment. So thought Glen Golding, Managing Director of Prefect Controls. 2024 heralds a greener future for Prefect, with no fewer...
by Adrian Barber | Dec 19, 2023 | Awards & Accreditations, Company news, HobSensus, Irus, Student accommodation
The end of the year is the time to reflect on performance, achievements, and ambitions. For Prefect Controls, 2023 was a milestone. In March Irus SMART Tank was launched. This brought to market the only hot water cylinder that is pre-plumbed, pre-wired...
by Adrian Barber | Dec 4, 2023 | Awards & Accreditations, Company news, Irus, Student accommodation
We are delighted to announce that the project we have been working on with the University of the West of England, at the Frenchay Campus in Bristol has been awarded Education Sector Project of the Year at this year’s Energy Saving Awards. The project which comprises...
by Adrian Barber | Nov 23, 2023 | Ecostat, Irus, Student accommodation
How can behavioural change be used to drive down energy use in student accommodation? There is a widespread consensus that the key areas that will help the UK to meet climate and environmental goals relate to how we travel, what we eat, what we buy, and energy use....
