The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) and Irish Cleanroom Society (ICS) have announced a standards training workshop on the application of ISO 14644-16:2019, Energy Efficiency & Management in Cleanrooms.Focusing on the new ISO 14644-16:2019 energy efficiency in cleanrooms, the training will examine practical worked examples and look at best practice approaches to Energy Efficiency….
AstraZeneca made the news last week by ‘bringing forward decarbonisation plans by more than a decade’, so the world looks to the rest of Big Pharma to analyse what they are planning on doing to reduce their carbon footprint.AstraZeneca created the ‘Ambition Zero Carbon’ programme, committing to zero carbon emissions from operations across the world…
In May 2019 the EECO2 Team took part in the Great Manchester Run to raise money for The Joshua Tree, a local children’s cancer charity (more information below). This week, the team welcomed a representative from the charity into the office to tell more about the foundation, what support it currently provides, plans for the…
A great big thank you to all who support EECO2 in our mission to help clients improve quality, reduce energy consumption and lower carbon emissions.With the year almost over, we are looking back over all of the sustainability projects completed in 2019 and looking forward to what 2020 has in store…Best Wishes from the EECO2…
EECO2 is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for a 2020 CIBSE Building Performance Award, in the Building Performance Consultancy of the Year (up to 50 employees) category. The judges look into a range of criteria when selecting finalists, including examples of innovation, knowledge transfer and client feedback. A lot of the EECO2 information…
ISPE comes to Manchester this month, with the Europe Pharma 4.0 Conference. The event will be held at Old Trafford, but there will also be site visits available, giving an insight into the reality of Pharma 4.0. With two days full of informative presentations, interactive sessions and opportunities to network, the event is expected to…
The National Healthcare Expo is being held on 26th November at Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes. The event will highlight the key trends and challenges facing the sector, while also offering practical advice, as well as showcasing the latest innovations and developments in best practice. Another key theme will be technological solutions available to healthcare organisations…
Our latest case study is based on a global pharmaceutical energy reduction programme. After a successful trial in Sydney, Australia, our client went on to introduce a corporate carbon and energy reduction programme globally. EECO2 worked with a further 10 of the client’s key sites, in the United States (6 sites), China (2 sites), Japan,…
Another MEMU has been installed in a client site in Ireland. The equipment has been shipped to the pharmaceutical manufacturing site and installed, to prove energy savings of some new energy efficient filters. The MEMU will be installed before the project begins, as to record the ‘before’ energy consumption rates. The new filters will then…
The EECO2 team is looking forward to the 2019 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo. This year the event will focus on modernization, globalization, and transformation in pharmaceutical science and manufacturing. It promises to provide pharma professionals the opportunity to ‘engage in industry-critical conversations’ with pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical professionals – from young professionals to top senior executives…
Next week EECO2’s Keith Beattie will be presenting at SMi’s pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom event. On the second day of the event, 10th October, in London’s Copthorne Tara Hotel, Keith will be discussing;“CLEANROOM COST, QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY – CAN I AFFORD TO COMPROMISE?”The presentation that will take place at 9:50 will discuss the many…
After the progression of EECO2 India, the team is attending their first event. This year EECO2’s Keith Beattie and Ashutosh Gautam will be at CPhI in Delhi. Keith will be leading a session in compliance and energy efficiency.Day 2 – 27th November 2019 – 1pmProduct safety and quality is naturally of prime importance to pharmaceutical…
As a global organisation with clients all over the world, there are times when the EECO2 team is spread right across the globe. Supporting customers from one continent to the next; separated by oceans, but maintaining the high level of customer service and great quality engineered projects across-the-board.This week, the EECO2 team is in Ireland,…
As EECO2 confirms a new location in India, Dr. Ashutosh Gautam (Head of Operations in Asia) continues to work closely with the UK team, maintaining and developing relationships with top pharmaceutical organisations across the region. Dr Gautam will be involved into developing and implementing business strategy across the country. His main focus will be on…
EECO2’s Keith Beattie will be speaking at ISPE’s Boston Area Chapter Product Show on Wednesday, 18th September 2019 at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA, USA. Cleanroom Energy Reduction – Possibilities for Now and in the Near Future1:30 pm – 2:30 pmThe session will take place in Track 3: Innovation in Flexible Manufacturing. For the full agenda click…
The latest edition of Clean Air & Containment Review contains the announcement of the new energy standard; ISO 14644-16:2019 – Part 16: Energy efficiency in cleanrooms and separative devices.The standard was published in June this year and gives guidance and recommendations for ‘optimizing energy usage and maintaining energy efficiency in new and existing cleanrooms, clean…
Last week, the EECO2 team was in beautiful Italy for an on-site HVAC Energy Assessment. The 4 day assessment took place at the pharmaceutical manufacturing site a couple of hours from the capital. The visit was incredibly successful and the team is now preparing the report for the client. What is involved in an energy assessment?The…
EECO2’s Keith Beattie and Matt Harris have worked together to produce a new feature for the August edition of Cleanroom Technology; ‘Guide to energy-efficient cleanroom projects’. This feature looks at delivering efficient and resilient manufacturing facilities in the energy intensive pharma industry. “The energy use in pharma processes is significantly affected by initial design decisions, making…
At EECO2, we know the importance of our customer. We pride ourselves on our customer service and make it our mission to ensure our customers have a positive experience when working with our team. So, why do we ask for feedback?TO LEARNAs a consultancy, we create bespoke solutions for our customers. We follow internal processes,…
Last week, the EECO2 team met with Camfil’s MD and the regional sales reps at the Camfil headquarters in Dublin, to present EECO2’s energy monitoring system; The MEMU.EECO2’s Energy and Products Division Engineering Manager, Andrew Butterworth, presented the benefits of the MEMU, detailing how the technology works and how the Camfil sales team would be…
This week the EECO2 team has successfully installed a new MEMU on a client site in Poland. The team is now receiving data in our head office in the UK from the oral solid manufacturing site. The data will be analysed to produce energy consumption information that can be normalised against local temperatures, production and…
It is always exciting adding another location onto the EECO2 case study map. It allows our clients to see where the team has traveled to, what kind of projects we have covered and in which locations. This time, the new case study is in Turkey. The case study focuses on a detailed site survey on…
The EECO2 team is expanding once again, with the addition of a new Key Account Manager and a New Head of Operations in Asia.Paul WaddleKey Account ManagerHaving spent most of his career in the Manufacturing and Retail sector, Paul has decided to attempt to save the planet by joining EECO2 as a Key Account Manager.In…
Recently, the EECO2 team visited an oral solid dose manufacturing site in Mexico. The team conducted a HVAC & BMS Assessment, including new GMP upgrade projects. In the end, there were a total of 11 projects identified.With quantified savings of €198,000 – which is 12% of the total site energy cost! The projects have a…
Last month, the EECO2 team visited a client site in East India, specialising in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. The team conducted a final site survey for a fresh air pre-treatment project.In total the team was on site for 8 days, taking final plant room and equipment measurements. Meeting with the site project team and site engineering…
EECO2 is celebrating another milestone, as this May marks 13 years in business. Over the years, the team has expanded and continued to support clients all over the world. From successful energy and water assessments in Australia, to HVAC system upgrades in Cape Town. EECO2’s unique specialism in the life sciences sector means, that it is…
Following identification of a potential project in the ESOS report, EECO2 Ltd was appointed to carry out a detailed feasibility study, for the recirculation of air from the exhaust system back to the supply air handling unit (AHU) at this Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient – API R&D facility. The report concluded that with a structured, risk-based approach,…
This May, the Cleanroom Technology Conference will take place in Birmingham’s National Conference Centre, on 21st-22nd of the month. EECO2 attended last year, but this year the team will be exhibiting (stand A11). In addition to the exhibition stand, Keith Beattie of EECO2 will be speaking at the event, presenting the theme of “Cleanroom energy…
The EECO2 Team is taking part in the Great Manchester Run! 5 members of the team will be taking part in the event to raise money for The Joshua Tree charity, that supports families affected by childhood cancer, along with raising money for their own chosen charities (below).Event: Great Manchester Run Half Marathon 2019, 19…
ESOS PHASE II DEADLINE: 5TH DECEMBER 2019With less than 8 months left until the mandatory Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme deadline, it’s extremely important to begin your compliance procedure. Now is the time to start thinking about ESOS Phase 2, become compliant and avoid fines of up to £235,000. The Environmental Agency are encouraging all participants…
Last week, over 220 people attended the CIBSE Technical Symposium, including EECO2’s own Andrew Butterworth who provided visitors with a presentation about ‘Energy Efficiency in Cleanrooms’. He explored the history of cleanrooms and explained the advantages of monitoring and dynamically controlling a cleanroom, including reduction in energy consumption, energy cost savings and maintenance cost savings. Andrew…
The latest case study from EECO2 focuses on an API manufacturing client site in Ireland. The client was developing an energy saving plan for the whole site, to reduce energy, carbon emissions and energy cost. The client engaged the EECO2 team to work up potential projects in more detail and also generate new ideas. EECO2…
A new two-part article has been published by Clean Air and Containment Review (CACR). The article, by Shuji Chen (EECO2), Andrew Butterworth (EECO2) and L. Jiang (University of Liverpool), appears in CACR issue 37 (Winter/Spring 2019) and is entitled ‘Air quality indices and cleanroom ventilation equations, and their application in a cleanroom HVAC system. Part…
This year EECO2’s Andrew Butterworth will be presenting on the poster entitled ‘Energy Efficiency in Cleanrooms’.The poster explores the history of cleanrooms and goes on to explain the most recent technical advancements in the monitoring and controlling areas of cleanroom management. During Andrew’s presentation, he will introduce the Intelligent Cleanroom Control System (ICCS), which applies intelligent…
The May 2019 issue of Cleanroom Technology features an article from EECO2, discussing real-time optimisation, demand-based control and fail-safe retrofitting. In the article, the benefits of having an intelligent HVAC system are evaluated. It details the Intelligent Cleanroom Control System, ‘a brainchild’ of EECO2. The piece also covers retrofitting; “Traditionally, retrofitting an intelligent HVAC system…
The MEMU has now been accepted onto the Energy Technology List. This is the UK version of the EEE Register for Ireland.The Energy Technology List (ETL or Energy Technology Product List, ETPL) is managed by Carbon Trust on behalf of the UK government. It provides information on products that qualify for the government’s Enhanced Capital…
The MEMU is now listed on the Triple E Register for Ireland. This means that it is eligible for Accelerated Capital Allowance.The listing itself provides a short description of the MEMU product, but a full explanation of the MEMU can be found here.What is the Triple E register?The SEAI Triple E Products Register is a…
Since the UK’s 2016 vote to leave the EU, pharmaceutical companies have been planning for a worst-case scenario. It seems that the pharma and life science industries are worried by the lack of clarity and security surrounding Brexit.A recent article in The Guardian suggests that Brexit poses ‘a big threat to pharmaceutical research and manufacturing…
It is no coincidence that most large pharmaceutical company websites have a main section dedicated to sustainability. Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly placing a lot of importance on becoming more sustainable, by manufacturing medicines that have the same medicinal output, but have reduced environmental impact. Whether this is due to changing the packaging, investing in ‘green’…
Next month brings the Belgium Cleanroom Workgroup’s annual symposium – Cleanroom College Day – which takes place on 21st March 2019 at Flanders Expo in Ghent, Belgium. An event for everyone who is active in the world of Cleanrooms and Contamination Control.This is the largest and most visited cleanroom event in Belgium and this year,…
This week, the EECO2 team is at a client site in Melbourne, Australia, conducting an energy assessment at a global pharmaceutical company’s production plant. The team will identify energy reduction projects to support the site team in reaching their energy and emission reduction targets.The EECO2 team prides itself of being able to help clients all…
This week EECO2 presents the latest case study, featuring a full energy assessment at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Japan. This site belongs to one of EECO2’s main clients who asked the team to provide principle consultancy expertise to support a full site energy assessment. The client has a real opportunity to deliver significant energy and…
The EECO2 team is looking forward to attending The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) North West Regional Dinner 2019. EECO2 is a table sponsor for the event, which takes place this Friday at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.The team had a fantastic time at the CIBSE NW Dinner last year and with the dress…
Our latest case study focuses on a client site in America, which manufactures and packs non-sterile consumer healthcare products. The brief was to perform a pharmaceutical energy reduction assessment workshop, including HVAC energy assessment and major capital project review. The EECO2 team worked together with the on-site team to create a cost-effective plan to reduce energy consumption, whilst…
An enthusiastic group of leading contamination control experts based in the UK have today announced the launch of the CONTAMINATION CONTROL NETWORK (CCN), the society for cleanroom, clean air and containment practitioners. CCN will provide news, knowledge, training and education, personal development and a network for partnering, collaborating and communicating.“The sphere of interest will include the…
As we approach the end of the year, EECO2 would like to thank you all for your support and wish you a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays, with best wishes for a joyful New Year filled with health, happiness and spectacular success. Here’s to a greener and more sustainable 2019!Keep up to date with…
Last week, EECO2 visited a client site in Cairo to perform an Energy Efficiency Workshop, which lasted 4 days. With the pro-active site team, EECO2 ran an initial workshop. This included HVAC modelling (calculating the site current HVAC energy consumption) and a site survey, including the cleanrooms and plantrooms. The teams defined possible energy saving…
The EECO2 team are excited to announce that they will be exhibiting at The Lab and Cleanroom Show UK 2018. The event will be held in The Arena MK, Milton Keynes on 28th November 2018. There will be over 30 speakers and 50 exhibitors to educate the delegates attending the event. ExhibitingEECO2 will have a stand…
This week, EECO2 is attending ISPE’s UK Annual Conference. EECO2 will be at stand 15, so if you are planning to attend, come and speak to the team. The theme for this year is: FUTURE PHARMA: Paradigm Shift or Business as Usual? ISPE introduces the idea below;‘“Paradigm Shift” has possibly been an overused phrase in recent…
EECO2 is proud to confirm that it has been shortlisted for the CIBSE Building Performance Awards in the category of: Building Performance Consultancy of the Year (up to 100 employees).“The CIBSE Building Performance Awards continue to attract a high quality of entries and a diverse selection of projects, companies, people and products. Our 2019 judges found…
The latest EECO2 case study involves the EECO2 team developing a strategy to reduce water usage at a busy Cape Town client site. The water level in the area was at a critical stage, as summer was approaching and they had had a low winter rainfall. Using best practiced expertise, the EECO2 team investigated opportunities…
This week, Solo Containment, a Poynton based flexible containment business, is utilizing EECO2’s in-house cleanroom to perform controlled testing on one of their isolators.Using the grade B/C cleanroom as a controlled test environment, they are using this opportunity to prove the quality of their product to the client.The team will be working with their own…
Next month, EECO2’s MD Rob Wallace and Life Science Lead Keith Beattie, will be presenting at this year’s ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo in Philadelphia.The event is known for expanding learning and sharing knowledge with other global experts in the industry. The attendees can expand their professional network and enhance their own recognition with industry…
Over the next two months, EECO2 will be attending several Graduate Fairs. The team is excited to meet and speak with engineering graduates, who are considering a career in engineering, energy efficiency and the built environment.If you are planning to attend the following Graduate Fairs, come and say ‘hi’ to the EECO2 team:Salford University –…
Last week, the EECO2 team visited a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company in India to conduct a final site survey for a fresh-air pre-treatment project. The team were finalising the design to retrofit new air handling units (AHUs) which provide dehumidified fresh-air to existing AHUs. Whilst there, the team supported the client with an installation of…
EECO2 welcomes a new addition to the company fleet. This Toyota C-HR brings the total of hybrid vehicles within EECO2 up to 4. The Toyota C-HR delivers lower emission levels than traditional engine cars, with a combined CO2 emission of 86 g/km.By using both a conventional engine and electric motor, hybrids achieve significantly better fuel…
Working with organisations all over the world, it is extremely beneficial to have a wide variety of people, cultures and backgrounds within EECO2. The diverse EECO2 team is made up of employees from all over the world, including Spain, Turkey, Poland, China and from within the UK; Scotland, Yorkshire, Surrey, Cheshire and Greater Manchester.One benefit…
Energy Assessments can create real savings and at EECO2 the team do their best to collaborate with clients on the most effective action to take to reduce energy, cost and carbon emissions, but without the client’s buy-in, any energy saving solution that is identified cannot progress. EECO2 provides practical solutions, to enable the team to…
Last week, the EECO2 team attended Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training in the Macclesfield office. The CIBSE accredited CPD courses were led by Lance Colwyn from Belimo Automation UK Limited. The courses covered the Evolution of Pressure Independent Valves and Energy Saving Using Delta-T. The team enjoyed a very informative presentation with plenty of practical demonstrations…
After the EECO2 team has completed a project at a client site, a satisfaction survey is sent out to gain feedback on the project. This allows the client an opportunity to provide EECO2 with any criticisms or improvements for future projects. The questions range from rating technical knowledge of energy efficiency opportunities and project management…
This month, EECO2 is celebrating its 12th year in business. In 2006, Rob Wallace founded the successful energy efficiency business with the intent of helping large pharmaceutical and high-tech companies reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions and energy costs. Starting off with an established solid base in Energy Compliance Services, EECO2 developed an Energy Consultancy offering.In…
Last week, the EECO2 team attended both INTERPHEX in New York City and The SEAI Energy Show in Dublin.INTERPHEX was a huge event – expected to reach 10000 participants this year. EECO2’s Managing Director Rob was able to connect and network with industry experts and learn more about the latest technology in the Life Science…
To make it easier for our clients to analyse and monitor our social and environmental performance, EECO2 have undergone an extensive independent assessment by EcoVadis, which covers the management of labour rights, fair business practices, anti-bribery and corruption, environment and sustainable procurement. EcoVadis is a company that brings buyers and suppliers together to efficiently drive…
The UK’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) was established to help ensure that the UK is doing its bit to help meet the EU’s 20% energy saving target by 2020, as required by the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive.ESOS is mandatory for large organisations in the UK with more than 250 employees, turnover in excess of…
EECO2 will be attending EMEX, the Energy Management Exhibition to be held at ExCeL London on 22-23 November. EMEX establishes and builds partnerships between business, third party intermediaries, training suppliers, government and public bodies to accelerate the adoption and the implementation of energy efficiency measures in order to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. As a leading…
Using HVAC controls optimisation, EECO2 have identified 5,847,000 kWh of annual energy savings, equating to $900,000 USD, over two pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in Puerto Rico. EECO2 identified, following initial energy reviews carried out across both manufacturing sites, that the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)and building management system (BMS) were not operating optimally and that efficiency…
The 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive establishes a set of binding measures to help the EU reach its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020.Under Article 8 of this directive, each EU Member State must meet certain energy savings targets between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2020.In the UK, the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has…
EECO2 has become a corporate sponsor of the University of Bristol’s Green Impact Labs environmental behaviour change program in science research.Labs have a greater environmental impact than offices by at least five times. They use more resources, produce more waste, and consume more energy and water. Green Impact Labs is a scheme aimed at making…
EECO2’s Head of Life Sciences Keith Beattie will be speaking at the inaugural Cleanroom Management Summit, to be held in London on 15th and 16th November this year.The two day event will bring together key industry personnel from the cleanrooms, pharmaceutical manufacturing and microbiological industries. The conference will discuss regulations and compliance, information in validation…
