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Posts filed under: Energy Efficiency
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Cats and Dogs
18th, May 2012
What are you… a dog person or a cat person? I think they tend to be two very different breeds of people! I like both and have two cats (but I’m not allowed a dog yet). I was surprised to read that pets in the workplace can help to relieve stress. A recent study published …
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Green Office Week
17th, May 2012
I’m all about motivation – I thrive with a proverbial carrot! It doesn’t always have to be the big things, I’d do almost anything for anyone for a hug and a genuine thank you! Really I’m motivated by appreciation and it looks like I’m not the only one who is! A quarter of office workers …
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The Fantastic Four
16th, May 2012
The team here at CMD are so excited about the latest additions to our product range, we just had to write and tell you all about them. So, here’s a quick overview of what is now affectionately known as ‘The Fantastic 4.’ PortHole: The easy fit power and data module from CMD. The PortHole …
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Following in our Footprint
13th, April 2012
Here at CMD we are so proud of Footprint. It’s a system we have developed in-house and demonstrates our continuing investment into new technologies, research and development and ensuring that our clients have the best possible tools to do their bit in looking after the environment. The CMD Footprint System shows how to identify measures …
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It’s Electric Blog Bulletin
23rd, March 2012
Phew! It’s been a busy few weeks. We’ll give you a short update and then tell you more in the coming months. There’s just too much to squeeze into one blog. Footprint – hold on to your hats and get ready to control your own desk power saving a bit of money along the …
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Footprint Runner Up at the Sheffield Business Awards 2012
7th, February 2012
In January we attended the Sheffield Business Awards with the hope that Footprint would be crowned with the Next Big Thing Award. Sadly, it was not meant to be. However, we take great pride in being short listed for such a prestigious award and that in itself demonstrates the potential Footprint has. To find out more about Footprint, visit our microsite. …
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76% of Companies Concerned About Rising Energy Costs
8th, December 2011
Following the results of a new survey, The Carbon Trust has launched a business to help UK companies reduce their energy costs. The government-created organisation last month asked 500 individuals from companies with between 50 and 500 employees for their views on energy prices, and their responses led to the establishment of the new Carbon …
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Rise of Cloud Computing Means Datacentres Must Be More Energy Efficient
30th, November 2011
One of the main topics in the technology industry recently has been that of cloud computing, which looks set to change the way we access our data. Amazon’s recently unveiled Kindle Fire is a device which uses the whole of Amazon’s media services from the cloud, including a staggering 18 million digital books, movies, songs, magazines, apps, and …
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Carbon Careless Commercial Property Will Lost Out to Competitors According to Energy Efficiency Paper
30th, November 2011
Commercial property landlords could see their buildings become unoccupied if they fail to maintain low carbon and energy efficient premises, according to a new paper from the Low Carbon Workplace. The ‘Less Embodied Carbon, More Value’ report could be something of a wake-up call for developers and owners of commercial premises. It argues that it pays to …
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Government Plan £35m Fund for Energy Efficiency Innovation for Buildings
30th, November 2011
As businesses are being urged to be more energy efficient, the innovation of products that save both energy and money has to continue at pace and be supported. September saw the Government outline its plans to support the development and deployment of innovative technologies that can improve the energy efficiency in UK buildings with a £35 …
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