Passivent Limited - Passivent gets carbon trust recognition
The cost of installing a system to control natural air movement to
ventilate buildings has become potentially non-existent.....
Passivent's Enhanced Digital Controller is the first kit of its kind
to be recognised as approved equipment in the Government's Enhanced
Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme, which is managed by the Carbon
Trust. It means that if a company installs a Passivent EDC to manage
its ventilation system, it can potentially claim back 100% of the
cost of the control system, instead of the traditional 25%*.
Passivent's Enhanced Digital Controller for zonal applications is
fully programmable to meet the demands of different applications,
with separate control of several zones, and a night cooling
strategy. In addition to internal and external temperatures, sensors
can monitor carbon dioxide, air quality and humidity. Passivent has
also developed Enhanced Thermostatic Controls for single zone use.
Wayne Aston, Passivent Commercial Technical Manager, explains,
"Building Regulations are increasingly focussing on lowering energy
use as well as prevention of overheating within buildings. Low
energy natural ventilation has to be properly controlled, to balance
air movement, air quality, daytime heat build-up and night cooling,
whilst allowing occupants to take control of their environment if
they want. Our range of controls has been specifically developed to
provide this, hence its eligibility for the Enhanced Capital
Allowance Scheme. Currently, only control systems, not ventilation
products, have achieved ECA accreditation."
Passivent's comprehensive service for control systems includes
selection advice, wiring diagrams, installation, commissioning, post
installation inspection at six months and on-site demonstration and
training, all carried out in accordance with CIBSE Guide C.
Passivent is the UK's leading designer and supplier of natural
ventilation systems for both domestic and commercial applications.
The company is a founder member of the NatVent EC-EU funded project
co-ordinated by the Building Research Establishment to develop
practical natural ventilation solutions for the commercial sector.
It has also contributed to the BISRIA guide BG2/2005 Wind Driven
Natural Ventilation Systems, as well as being members of the DfES
steering committee on ventilation guidance for schools, Building
Bulletin 101.
Email:
siobhanm@passivent.com
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