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Zero Investment, Maximum Savings: Powerdown220 Revolutionises Energy Solutions for Schools and Manufacturing Facilities 12-04-2024 11:02 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: ABNewswire Powerdown220, a leader in energy efficiency technology, is transforming how schools and manufacturing facilities approach energy savings. With their fully funded voltage optimisation (VO) solutions, these sectors can reduce electricity costs, improve equipment lifespan, and cut carbon emissions-all without any upfront investment. Here's how Powerdown220 is driving change in two critical industries. Revolutionising Energy Solutions for Schools Schools face increasing pressure to reduce operational costs and carbon emissions, but limited budgets often prevent them from making large-scale energy efficiency upgrades. Powerdown220's fully funded voltage optimisation solution offers a game-changing opportunity for educational facilities to save money while meeting sustainability goals. Voltage optimisation works by reducing the excess voltage supplied by the National Grid to the optimal level required by equipment. In the UK, the average supply voltage is 242V, but most electrical devices operate efficiently at 220V. By managing and optimising this supply, schools can save up to 8-12% on their electricity bills, extend the lifespan of their electrical equipment, and lower their carbon footprint. The benefits extend beyond financial savings. By adopting voltage optimisation, schools can align with government initiatives to promote greener practices, setting a positive example for students while helping meet the UK's Net Zero targets. A recent success story involves a secondary school in Cheshire that implemented Powerdown220's solution. Within the first year, the school reported a 10% reduction in energy costs and significant savings on maintenance due to reduced equipment wear and tear. These results demonstrate how voltage optimisation can alleviate financial pressures while enabling schools to invest more in their students' education. Empowering Manufacturing Facilities with Fully Funded VoltageOptimisation Manufacturing facilities often struggle with high energy consumption due to the intensive power demands of machinery, conveyor belts, and HVAC systems. For these facilities, voltage optimisation provides an immediate and effective way to reduce energy costs without disrupting operations. Powerdown220's fully funded model ensures that manufacturing businesses can implement energy-saving technology without the burden of upfront costs. Instead, the savings generated by the voltage optimisation unit pay for the system, making it a risk-free investment. By stabilising and reducing the incoming voltage, manufacturing facilities can achieve several key benefits: * Significant energy savings: Facilities typically see energy cost reductions of up to 12%, which can amount to tens of thousands of pounds annually for large-scale operations. * Enhanced equipment performance: Excess voltage accelerates wear and tear on industrial equipment. Voltage optimisation reduces this strain, extending equipment lifespan and lowering maintenance costs. * Sustainability improvements: Lower energy consumption directly reduces carbon emissions, helping manufacturers meet environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals. One manufacturing facility in Birmingham partnered with Powerdown220 to optimise its energy use. After installing the system, the plant experienced an 11% reduction in energy costs and enhanced operational efficiency, making it easier to reinvest savings into production improvements. Conclusion: Zero-Cost Energy Efficiency with Tangible Results Whether for schools looking to prioritise education budgets or manufacturing facilities aiming to lower operating costs, Powerdown220's fully funded voltage optimisation solutions offer a proven path to energy efficiency. By removing the barrier of upfront costs, these solutions allow businesses and institutions to save money, enhance equipment performance, and reduce their carbon footprint. Discover how Powerdown220 can transform your energy management strategy at Powerdown220.co.uk. Media Contact Company Name: Catalyst Creative Marketing Contact Person: Nick Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=zero-investment-maximum-savings-powerdown220-revolutionises-energy-solutions-for-schools-and-manufacturing-facilities ] Country: United Kingdom Website: https://catalystcreativemarketing.co.uk/ This release was published on openPR.
Apple slams Meta's numerous interoperability requestsBy Lawrence Delevingne (Reuters) -A U.S. tech stock rally and expectations of lower interest rates boosted global shares while the euro and dollar were steady on Wednesday despite political turmoil in South Korea and France. Wall Street’s major stock indexes rallied to record closing highs, led higher by tech stocks and comments by Federal Reserve officials. Enterprise cloud company Salesforce and chipmaker Marvell Technology logged strong third-quarter results. UnitedHealth shares gained nearly 1% despite Brian Thompson, the CEO of its insurance unit, being fatally shot on Wednesday morning in New York City. The S&P 500 added 0.6% to 6,086 and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.3% to 19,735 — both record highs — while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7%, to 45,014. MSCI’s gauge of stocks across the globe rose 0.47%. U.S. Treasury yields fell after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the recent strength of the economy will allow the U.S. central bank to “be a little more cautious as we try to find neutral” with interest rate policy. The day started on a more negative note, when lawmakers in South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy, called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign or face impeachment a day after he declared martial law, only to reverse the move hours later. The crisis left South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index down 1.4%, taking its year-to-date losses to over 7% and making it the worst performing major stock market in Asia this year. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan, which counts Samsung Electronics as one of its top constituents, fell 0.15%. Most Asian markets aside from South Korea rose. The won currency, buoyed by suspected central bank intervention, steadied but remained close to the two-year low against the dollar that it hit late on Tuesday. South Korea’s finance ministry said it was prepared to deploy unlimited liquidity into financial markets. Reports said the financial regulator was ready to deploy 10 trillion won ($7.1 billion) in a stock market stabilisation fund. “Martial law itself has been lifted, but this incident creates more uncertainty in the political landscape and the economy,” said ING senior economist Min Joo Kang. In Europe, stocks gained about 0.4% and the euro traded near a two-year low ahead of the no-confidence vote in France. French lawmakers later in the day voted to oust the fragile coalition of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, deepening the political crisis in the euro zone’s second-largest economy. Barnier’s government is France’s first to be forced out by a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years. The country is struggling to tame a massive budget deficit. The single currency, last at $1.0511, was little changed on the day but down about 5% over the last three months. Investors have been bracing for tariffs from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. U.S. POLICY PATH Away from political turmoil, investors are hoping for more clues on the policy path the Fed will likely take next year, with a November employment report due on Friday. U.S. job openings increased solidly in October while layoffs dropped by the most in 1-1/2 years, data showed on Tuesday. Another survey showed employers hesitant to hire more workers. U.S. economic activity also expanded slightly in most regions since early October, with employment growth “subdued” and inflation rising at a modest pace and businesses expressing optimism about the future, the Fed said on Wednesday in its “Beige Book” economic summary. The yield on benchmark U.S. 10-year notes fell 3.3 basis points to 4.188%, from 4.221% late on Tuesday. St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said the pace of future rate cuts has grown less clear. The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) said it sees persistent U.S. inflationary pressures from rising geopolitical fragmentation, big spending on AI and low-carbon transition. In debt markets, BII raised its weighting on short-term U.S. Treasuries to “neutral” from “underweight”, saying market pricing now roughly matches its expectations for interest rate cuts from the Fed next year. “We think it will cut further in 2025, and growth will cool a little, but with inflation still above target the Fed won’t have room to cut much past 4%, leaving rates well above pre-pandemic levels,” BII said in its 2025 outlook. Markets see about a 75% chance of a 25 basis point cut this month, with 80 bps of cuts expected by the end of next year. In currencies, the dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six rivals, was little changed at 106.3. Oil futures slipped as traders awaited an imminent OPEC+ decision on supply. A larger-than-expected draw in U.S. crude stockpiles last week lent some support to prices. U.S. crude fell 1.62% to $68.81 a barrel and Brent declined to $72.53 per barrel, down 1.48% on the day. [O/R] In cryptocurrencies, bitcoin gained 3% to $98,892 and Ethereum rose 7.4% to $3,881 as Trump said he would nominate Paul Atkins to run the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Atkins is seen as a crypto industry-friendly pick. (Reporting by Lawrence Delevingne in Boston, Tom Wilson in London and Ankur Banerjee in Singapore; Editing by Alexander Smith, Christina Fincher, Jonathan Oatis and Alistair Bell) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. 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In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the ambassador highlighted the National Day as a joyful occasion for both the Qatari people and the Russian community in Qatar, which has steadily grown each year due to Qatar's significant efforts in making the country an attractive destination, offering competitive opportunities for work and life. He described Qatar as a country with great ambitions, noting that its diplomatic efforts have firmly established the nation on the global stage of international relations. Qatar's diplomatic initiatives have strengthened its global position. In recent years, it has become a key hub for dialogue, contributing to numerous diplomatic initiatives aimed at peace and conflict resolution worldwide, he added. He highlighted that resolving international disputes through mediation and dialogue has become a cornerstone of Qatar's foreign policy, emphasising the high value Qatar places on peace-building and mediation. As a result, Qatar deserves recognition for its steadfast commitment to peace amid geopolitical instability and uncertainty, the ambassador stated. He highlighted that Qatar's rapid progress in recent decades has established it as a logistical and tourism powerhouse within Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC). Additionally, Qatar has become one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG), playing an increasingly significant role in the global hydrocarbon market through its expanding network for long-term LNG supply, he added. Regarding bilateral ties, the Russian ambassador praised the strong and constructive relationship between Qatar and Russia, noting that both countries share similar perspectives on many international issues. To date, Qatar is the largest Arab investor in the Russian economy, with bilateral trade growing steadily. Both countries are eager to expand co-operation, particularly in agriculture, logistics, and information technology. 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White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaignA video posted to social media by a Texas lieutenant in the Department of Public Safety shows a young girl at the U.S.-Mexico border standing alone. She has traveled from El Salvador, and holds just a Post-It note with a phone number on it. "How old are you?" a trooper asks. The girl holds up two fingers. A second video posted by the same lieutenant shows 60 migrant children who journeyed by themselves to the U.S. arriving in Eagle Pass, Texas. Another image shows an accused smuggler running across the border with a 5-year-old in his arms, reportedly paid to bring the girl to her mother already in the states. The Texas Department of Public Safety, under Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, openly supports President-elect Donald Trump's push to dramatically tighten immigration. Lt. Chris Olivarez began posting photos and videos of child migrants around the time Tom Homan, Trump's point-person on the border, visited Eagle Pass. "I guarantee some are in forced labor, some are in sex trades," Homan said. "We're going to save those children." RELATED STORY | Trump announces former acting ICE Director Tom Homan as new 'border czar' The arrival of unaccompanied minors is not a new phenomenon. Thousands have journeyed across the Mexican border each year, including during the first Trump term, according to a Scripps News review of data from the Department of Health and Human Services. The flow of unaccompanied minors, however, reached record highs during the first years of the Biden administration, as undocumented immigration soared. The numbers have fallen since 2022 but remain elevated today. The federal government tries to quickly place child migrants with a sponsor already in the country, usually a parent or other close family member. The sponsor pledges to care for the minor while ensuring they go through immigration proceedings. However, it is an approach that does not always work. RELATED STORY | Trump's mass deportation plan targets specific groups of immigrants A 2023 joint investigation by Scripps News and the Center for Public Integrity found many children end up disappearing from their sponsor homes. Thousands of unaccompanied minors run away, some winding up in dangerous illegal child labor jobs, or worse. "They've simply vanished into a dark underworld of sex and drug trafficking, forced labor, gang activity and crime," said Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, during a November congressional hearing. McClintock and other Republicans say the Department of Health and Human Services is to blame for failing to properly vet sponsors. A 2023 report by a Florida grand jury obtained by Scripps News found some sponsor addresses were in fact empty lots or a strip club. One address listed 44 kids assigned to it. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra says they are doing the best they can with a limited budget. "What we don't do is short-change the vetting process," Becerra said at a November hearing on Capitol Hill. "We make sure that we follow best practices in the child welfare field. "We do background checks on every individual," he added. RELATED STORY | The struggle to locate migrant children missing from US homes Just how many migrant children have disappeared from their sponsors is in dispute. Becerra says a frequently cited estimate of 85,000 missing kids is too high and doesn't account for many children who are safe but just not reachable by HHS officials who make three attempts to contact them. "They may be at school, they may be at a doctor's appointment, they may not have a phone working anymore," Becerra said. Homan and the rest of the Trump administration have not yet laid out what their policy will be for those children who make the perilous journey to the U.S. alone.