The growing nature of intensive building use, demands by occupants, businesses and market exertion, and expected warmer climate has led to increased demand for air-conditioning systems in the UK. While in 1994, almost 10% of the commercial floor space was occupied with air-conditioning systems, it is expected to rise by 40% by 2020 in a majority of commercial buildings in the country.

The UK Government had never expected that the energy use would rise to this exaggerated level, with the constant demand for air-conditioning units in buildings and increase in electricity use and emissions of carbon dioxide by power stations. The government aims to reduce the emission level of carbon dioxide by 60% by the year 2050. The measures initiated by the government are expected to deliver at least half of the results through the improvisation of existing plant systems.

The government has also designed a new EU directive called the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in January 2006 to invest extensively in energy efficiency measures. The EPBD has also a great influence over the buildings regulations set by the UK Government in regards to the ventilation and conservation of fuel and power. More commercial buildings now take it as a challenge to meet the set standards in improving the overall energy performance of the new and refurbished buildings – another way to gauge the usage of air-conditioning systems. Secondly, energy costs should be kept low in accordance with the comfort levels and the carbon footprint of a business to improve the energy efficiency levels.

While there is a great demand for air-conditioning systems, there are also many opportunities for commercial buildings to explore free cooling systems and adopt simpler and cost-effective technology. Therefore, before investing in new air-conditioning systems, the building operators should be able to grab the opportunities available to them.

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To support the demands of its growing customer base in and around the London and M25 corridor, Air Options is pleased to announce the opening of its new 3,500 square metre premises in Witham, Essex.

Fitting out of the new premises’ office accommodation and engineering storage is complete.

Air Options is implementing a number initiatives in its use of IT to underpin key business activities at the new premises. At the heart will be the provison of more efficient and customer focused services.

Use of IT also includes implementations to increase data resilience and integrity to ensure business continutiy. Air Options consider its ability to provide uninterrupted customer service in the event of a major disaster of paramount importance.

The full address of the new branch is:

Environment House
6 Swanbridge Industrial Park
Black Croft Road
Witham
Essex
CM8 3YN

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