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Equipment: The small things add up

By Mike Scott

Published: April 24 2009 15:41 | Last updated: April 24 2009 15:41

A lot of the good that can be done to improve energy efficiency in buildings through design can be undone by the equipment that is used inside.

The main problem areas are in HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), lighting, IT equipment and other appliances, says Chris Nunn, senior sustainability and energy consultant at Atkins, an engineering consultancy.

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