The Guide to Energy Management in the Built Environment aims to provide clear and concise information that can be developed and applied to a number of different installations.

The role of the energy manager is often to turn the lights off, but for a business to operate successfully the role of the engineering manager is to keep the lights on. There may be potential conflict of interests, but they both need to work together. For energy managers, international document ISO 50001 provides a framework using the universal plan, do, check, act model that is often adapted to manage...

This volume will provide a full consensus standard to enable quality design and installation of solar PV systems at all scales of application. Topics covered will include: system performance, design and installation and grid connection for ground and building-mounted solar PV. It will be relevant to developers, installers, maintainers and operators.

Coverage includes:

All parts of a grid-connected solar PV system up to and including the connection to the AC mains.
LV and HV connections and components.
All scales of application, from small domestic systems...

All users of the IET Wiring Regulations need to be aware of the coming changes in Amendment No. 3 to the 17th Edition (BS 7671:2008+A3:2015). Amendment No. 3 publishes on 5 January and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 BS 7671:2008.

Potentially lifesaving changes are proposed making this a vital update. These changes are expected to include (but are not limited to) amendments in the following areas:

- Consumer Units (to come into effect January 2016)
- Wiring in escape routes
- Changes...

Guidance Note 1: Selection & Erection contains clear guidance on how to apply the relevant sections of BS 7671. A fundamental guide for specifiers, installers and those testing installations, the expected updates in Amendment 3 greatly impact on day-to-day tasks.

Amendment 3 publishes on 5 January 2015 and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008.

Please note, sections previously in Guidance Note 1 on Outdoor Lighting and ELV Lighting can now be found in Guidance Note 7 (5th...

Guidance Note 2: Isolation & Switching is an essential guide and reference manual on this sometimes confusing aspect of BS 7671.

Amendment 3 publishes on 5 January 2015 and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008.

Aspects of the book updated to the expected changes in Amendment 3 include:

- Isolation of outdoor lighting;
- Circuit-breakers used as switches;
- Changes to definitions throughout the Regulations

Important changes to the EIC and EICR forms make Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing a priority for all those carrying out inspection and testing on electrical installations.

Amendment 3 publishes on 5 January 2015 and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008.

Additional changes to this book from expected updates to Amendment 3 include:

- Changes to earth fault loop impedances for all protective devices
- Earth electrode testing

Protection against fire is a key element of Amendment 3 to the 17th Edition. Vital changes are expected to vastly improve the safety of contractors, consumers and fire services. Guidance Note 4: Protection Against Fire provides clear guidance on how to apply the updated aspects of BS 7671.

These changes affect all those working on installations. Ensure the safety of yourself and others by following the new guidance.

Amendment 3 publishes on 5 January 2015 and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 to BS...

Guidance Note 6: Protection Against Overcurrent is a guide and reference manual on this key aspect of BS 7671.

Ensure you are up to date with the changes expected to regulations around heating equipment and fuses to make sure work complies.

Amendment 3 publishes on 5 January 2015 and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008.

Guidance Note 7: Special Locations provides a comprehensive guide to the various special locations and installations for which additions measurers are required to comply with BS 7671.

Amendment 3 publishes on 5 January 2015 and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008.

This updated book not only contains information on the important changes expected in Amendment 3 but also now incorporates some guidance that was previously in Guidance Note 1. Make sure you have all the relevant,...

Guidance Note 8: Earthing & Bonding provides a comprehensive guide to this subject and has been updated to reflect the changes made in Amendment 3.

Amendment 3 publishes on 5 January 2015 and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. All new installations from this point must comply with Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008.