Here at Investors in the Environment, we are always looking out for ways our members can save money by being greener and reducing their environmental impact. 

As part of your Investors in the Environment membership we are offering all members FREE Smart meters, Lux (light) meters and Thermal imaging camera rental for up to 6 months (details below)!

Lux Meter

A light meter is a device used to measure the amount of light used. The CEM DT-1308 is an easy to use light meter with wide measuring range, making it ideal for environmental, health and safety checks and industrial applications. This lux meter comes with a carry case, instruction manual and batteries.

1 Lux meter available – Free to loan.

If you would like the Investors in the Environment project officer to visit your organisation and help you use this item, then a charge may be applied depending on the time spent.

Thermal Imaging Camera

Thermal imagers are instruments that create pictures of heat rather than light. They measure radiated IR energy and convert the data to corresponding maps of temperatures. The instruments provide temperature data at each image pixel and, typically, cursors can be positioned to each point with the corresponding temperature read out on the screen or display. Images may be digitized, stored, manipulated, processed and printed out.

All objects have a certain temperature and emit waves of energy called infrared radiation. Hot objects emit more energy than cold objects. A thermal imager translates these energy waves into a viewable image, which shows a “heat picture” of a scene. The pictures below show two examples of what a thermal imaging camera can show.

1 thermal imaging camera available –Charge for Investors in the Environment officers time spent on this resource due to the technical depth and variables involved. This will depend on availability of the officer and will be charged on a hourly / half day basis.

Smart Metering

Solo 3 phase energy colour displays with integral data card.

Smart meters help you control your energy usage, save money and cut your CO₂ emissions. By showing how much energy you're using at any given time, smart meters help you see where you can cut back - which means lower bills.

Your smart meters will give you more detailed information, so your bills will be accurate - not estimated. And because you can see the usage, price and cost figures, there should be no nasty surprises. If you are generating your own energy, your bills can be easily adjusted for this, too.

Rental time to be anything from 2,3,4,6 months, (recommended rental is 3 months or above to collate better figures for identifying savings, maximum of 6 months rental due to popularity).

6 available – Free Rental. Optional purchasing scheme available at the end of your rental time.

If you would like the Investors in the Environment project officer to visit your organisation and help you install / use this item, then a charge may be applied depending on the time spent.

See link for full details and instructions. (the pairing has already been done so installation is all that’s needed): http://www.greenenergyoptions.co.uk/assets/media/geosolo2010.pdf

Your smart meters will give you more detailed information, so your bills will be accurate - not estimated. And because you can see the usage, price and cost figures, there should be no nasty surprises. If you are generating your own energy, your bills can be easily adjusted for this, too.

Smart Plugs

The Enistic Energy Explorer kit is an ideal solution for anyone wishing to build a greater detailed understanding of electricity consumption by specific appliances (or groups of appliances) in the office, home or school. The simple to set up kit includes the basic tools and software needed to run the Enistic Energy Management System on a single PC.  The kit includes a 5-way Smart Socket strip, a USB Zone Controller and the Energy Manager Lite desktop PC software application.

2 available – Free to loan on the promise that a documented case study is to be written.

Maximum of 2 months rental due to popularity and limited numbers.

If you would like the Investors in the Environment project officer to visit your organisation and help you install / use this item, then a charge may be applied depending on the time spent.

If you would like any more information on these resources or to book any of them out to help your organisation, please call 01733 866436 or email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it