Regin is currently part of an international pilot project with the ambition to foster a sustainable development in the expenditure of energy in Southern India. The project is financed by DEG Invest, German governmental forces, and AB Regin.

The main purpose of the pilot project, ELEvaTE, is to generate awareness and knowledge within the Indian real estate business to facilitate the development of sustainable building management systems.

100 trained technicians

As of now a training program and centres are being established as a stepping stone for the project. At the centre, 100 technicians will be trained, whom themselves will go on to train property owners and developers. Regin recons a dispersion of knowledge to be essential in lowering carbon dioxide emissions compounded by landed property in India.

- One of the main issues concerning India's development towards becoming more energy efficient is the lack of knowledge in maintaining control systems installed. As a consequence, we see a reversion back to outdated thermoregulation-systems, says Jonah Cheng Yoke Sin, Area manager at Regin Controls Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.

If India continues using the same amount of energy at the same rate of increase, the country's energy use will increase by 700 percent looking to the year of 2050. This significate a tenfold increase in the total amount of carbon dioxide emissions globally.

- The pilot project will provide the necessary knowledge and expertise needed for a sustainable development, not only for India but the world, says Jonah Cheng Yoke Sin.

Regin control systems

In India, Regin’s cooperation partner Assist will service in the process of entrusting the development of the first training centres, as well as assisting with the production of educational material and instruction videos.

The development of systems and information will be monitored by Regin in Singapore. Based on data gathered by the building automation system it will be possible to conserve energy over time and to continuously improve the results.

Regin will host the technical platform and can ensure the continuous upgrades of the technical systems. Training personnel who are responsible for service and maintenance will take place on site in India.

The pilot project was launched November 2016 and will be running until August 2018.

Short facts: Differences between India and Sweden

- Indian emissions amount to 1,895 million-ton CO2 per year (2014)

- Swedish emissions amount to 47 million-ton CO2 per year (2014)

- India expend 806 kilowatt-hours per capita (2014)

- Sweden expend 13,480 kilowatt-hours per capita (2014)

- 79 percent of the Indian population has access to electricity

- In Sweden, everyone has access to electricity

Sources: World Bank Group (WBG) 2014 och The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2014.

The tracking service works in most of our international markets. It will be easy to use and we hope this will be a great addition to help you to make sure your deliveries turn up as planned.

When: 10-13 April 2018
Where: Stockholmsmässan, Älvsjö, Sweden
Stand: A 34:18

Hope to see you there!

Find us in hall 22 and stand C35. Don't hesitate to contact your sales contact to book a personal meeting at the exhibition or just stop by.

The cold Swedish winters means spending a lot of time indoors, not in the least in Swedish kindergartens. In February of 2016, sick leave spiked by over 17 percent, according to reports from Region Västra Götaland.

Previously, kindergartens have attempted to improve hygiene by implementing better routines for handwashing, diaper disposal, food preparation and by disinfecting various toys – but without much in the way of results.

To reduce the transmission of germs, indoor climate should have a specific moisture content. However, one theory states that – during winter – large volumes of outdoor air tend to be brought inside and heated, leading to a reduction in air moisture levels.

This has led Chief Physician Per Gustafsson – who specializes in Child and Youth Medicine at Skaraborg Hospital – to initiate a study together with Pediatrician Maher Abbas. Their goal: to investigate overall air quality in kindergartens around the region.

Approximately twenty kindergartens have been selected for the study, roughly 10 of which have been given air purifiers. Further participating in the study are roughly 200 children, aged 1 to 3.

A regulatory framework – set in place by the EU – exists for monitoring outdoor air quality, with the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency in charge of air quality control. However; no such framework presently exists for assessing health risks stemming from poor indoor air quality.

By conducting this study, the doctors hope to influence authorities into implementing quality standards for indoor climate in Swedish kindergartens and public schools. The project is set to conclude in March of 2018. 

Here are the Swedish Public Health Agency’s advice on ventilation

• Residential buildings: At least 4 litres of air per second and person
• Schools: At least 7 litres of air per second and person
• If carbon dioxide levels rise above 1000 ppm (parts per million), it indicates poor ventilation.

Source: The Public Health Agency of Sweden (FoHMFS 2014:18)

A very Merry Christmas from all of us at Regin!

Short facts:

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- Open to all protocols - choose to remember just the image that creates a Christmas feeling for you

- Delightful sounds included

Right now, we are launching Presigo Beach worldwide and you can see the TV-commercial here.

We want to wish all of you a great summer with perfect pressure.

Best regards,

Regin

During the summer our opening hours are changed:

26th June to 11th August
Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 16:30
Friday 8:00 - 15:00
Closed for lunch 12:00 - 13:00

From the 14th of August we have our regular opening hours again:
Monday - Thursday 7:00 - 16:30
Friday 7:00 - 15:00

Award ceremony at Nordbygg 2018

There are three categories open for competition:

-       THE ENERGY SAVING SOLUTION OF THE YEAR

-       THE MOST FUTURE ORIENTED SOLUTION OF THE YEAR

-       THE READY-STEADY-GO INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR

Read more about the categories here and decide in which category your project has the highest chance to become a winner. Regardless of which category you have entered, the award ceremony is at Nordbygg in Stockholm, April 10-13 2018.

It is easy and fast to enter the competition!

You nominate your project in the easiest way possible by choosing a category and enter the name of the competing project. Register today!

Best of luck!

One of the key issues you’ll be discussing is how to make Sweden leading in internationalization of energy efficient heating and cooling. What are your views on the possibilities?

“Seen from an international standpoint, Swedish technology is very competitive. We’re highly advanced, not in the least since we’re experts in combining sustainability and energy efficiency. Making this connection is a key aspect if we’re to push the technological envelope even further.”

What goals have the Swedish Energy Agency set for the meeting? 

“For the agency it important to get a picture of whether increased national cooperation can increase Sweden’s export while also improving global energy efficiency. When speaking of sustainable energy, the Swedish Minister of Energy is referring to both a decreased use of resources as well as other positive effects, such as creating new jobs while improving the global environment and people’s health. I’m convinced this is the right path to take. Energy efficiency is not a burden but rather a possibility for all parties. Regin will continue to be a driving factor into this insight. We want to be at the forefront, helping both to improve the environment while promoting economic growth the world over.”

What issues will you contribute and press throughout the dialogue?

“Energy efficiency does not need to be expensive and complicated. We’re a very active company within the dialogue group and I’ll be only too happy to share our expertise with everyone. We work in sustainable building automation technology and I know it’s both possible and easy to take big steps forward in global energy efficiency if we focus on energy use in buildings.”

England, Poland and France: This year, Regin has been presented at seminars in several countries to illustrate how district heating can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions across Europe. Together with the Swedish Energy Agency, Regin’s last visit was to London. Here, alongside other Swedish companies, Regin met with key British players to have a dialogue on how Sweden can play a part in British district heating development.

“Our experience in technical solutions as well as customer relations are important input for the advancing energy market in England. Sweden’s export of district heating related goods and services can become a huge market, providing other countries with an effective energy supply”, says Göran Ehrngren who represented Regin in London.

Buildings in need of energy efficiency
According to the European Commission, as much as 40 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions within the EU are related to buildings. This means reducing energy consumption in buildings across Europe will have a tremendous impact in reaching the climate goals set out by the EU. “Many countries have a lot to win from improving building related energy efficiency – not in least through district heating. In England alone the district heating market is entirely dominated by gas heating, with a market share of almost 70 percent. In comparison, district heating has a market share of only 2 percent. This is a trend that must be broken.”

Getting the customer involved
By incorporating building automation services into district heating control systems, many positive effects can be gained immediately, for instance by gathering information on energy availability and consumption.

“Using an on-line district heating system enables us to visualize customer energy consumption, thereby helping the end customer in lowering their own consumption. If we can contribute to changing the behaviour of individuals living and working in buildings, we can reach the full potential for saving energy across Europe a lot faster”, says Göran Ehrngren.

Anna Jonsson attended a sales training program with a focus on Environmental science when she was asked to complete her internship at Regin. Six months later, she was a full-time employee.
“Everything just truly synched. Combined with my interest into technology and environmental issues, getting to sell products contributing to energy savings was really just the thing for me. When they asked if I wanted to stay on as a full-time employee after my internship, I knew this was going to work out great.”

Choosing each other
Regin has a structured approach to internships. A work placement program is in place and interns are actively cooperating with other employees and taking part in the everyday work process. 
“We help build trust and guide our interns through hands-on, relevant work assignments. We get ample time to get to know the person while they get a huge insight into the company, providing everyone with the ideal conditions to decide whether or not full-time employment is the right thing. It’s always best when we wind up in a position where we can both choose each other. That’s when we know things’ll work out for the best”, says Elin Ahlström, Sales Manager for Regin Sweden.

Plenty of work
Today, the entire building industry is facing huge challenges. The key players’ average age is high, with many of the current experts in the field quickly approaching retirement. Last week, Business Arena Gothenburg arranged a meeting of more than a thousand key industry players at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in central Gothenburg. One of the most important topics was the issue of labour force replacement. Elin Ahlström participated as a panel member during one of the main seminars. 
“There’s both plenty of work and a bright future to be had in the building industry. We’re always looking for fresh young talents, who are not only looking to work in a sector full of opportunities but who also want to play a part in securing climate friendly buildings for a sustainable future. This is a message that industry players like us must work together to send out.”

The products tested during the meetups all have one thing in common, namely BACnet – a communication protocol for building automation. BACnet is primarily used in commercial buildings and makes it much easier to optimize for energy efficiency.

The meetups are arranged by the organization BACnet Interest Group Europe, with ties to around a hundred different companies the world over.

“For a few days, the participating companies all share a single highly specialized R&D department. We learn from each other and together we can push both the technology and our own industry sector.”

A shared testbed
There are no sales or marketing personnel attending the meetups. Only the best of all technicians and developers are invited, with everyone signing a confidentiality agreement to guarantee that no corporate secrets, upcoming product launches or functionality problems are revealed.

“We connect our equipment, both hardware and software, together through a shared network and then test out all functions. Usually, these are products not yet released on the market. We make sure everything works the way it should and then help each other through tips and advice. There’s always something to improve, which guarantees the finished products will all function in the best way once our customers install them into their buildings”, says Henrik Ekdahl.

Future-proof investment 
Using BACnet as a shared communication protocol makes it easy to connect products and systems from different manufacturers together. It makes it possible to use a shared infrastructure of networks and computers to create expanded functionality when integrating different systems such as ventilation, alarms and lighting.
“Everyone benefits from our products working well together, which is what we test rigorously when we meet. We want everything to be compatible. Instead of each participant getting trapped in their own communication protocol, this method enables smarter and better functioning buildings”, says Regin software developer Henrik Ekdahl.

What were your major impressions from the meeting?

“District heating, district cooling, and especially the use of waste heat are very important for the energy transition. I think the industry is on the right path, but some major challenges should still be addressed. For example, we need to make the end user and everyday citizen aware of both various energy sources and of their own energy consumption. Here, I see great potential in digital tools for visualizing energy consumption, which can help spur a change in consumer habits.”

You gave a presentation focusing on digitalization and district heating during the event in France. Can you tell us more about that?

“My presentation focused on the importance of open systems connected to the cloud, as these create opportunities for several actors to develop new tools. Besides minimizing human climate impact, we also see large opportunities in creating a better service level and aiding in troubleshooting. The industry has a huge responsibility in creating better channels of communication between energy suppliers, key industry players and the end user.

What do you find most interesting about the district heating industry of today?

“We all know that fossil fuels are no longer sustainable, and district heating is one of the easiest way to increase the use of renewable energy for everyone. DHC is quite a mature market in Sweden and we have come quite far regarding the energy transition. However, other countries do not have anywhere near as mature a system as do we. Right now, there are major investments taking place to promote district heating and cooling throughout Europe, and I have a strong feeling this industry will play a considerably larger part in the global energy systems of the future.”

CELSIUS is one of Europe’s largest Smart Cities projects, aimed at contributing to sustainable energy systems by making European cities invest more resources into district heating. Key energy players will gather in Lyon February 21-22 to exchange experiences and discuss solutions aimed at pushing the envelope of energy development even further. Among these experts is Regin Product Director Gunnar Åberg, who has been invited to speak in front of a pan-European audience.

“I’m going to focus on the importance of strengthening customer relations – for instance, by offering them better service. An on-line district heating plant, for example, can report any problems to the energy company directly. It is also possible to visualize customers’ energy consumption and help the end user to be actively engaged in lowering their consumption on their own”, Gunnar Åberg says.

Must offer something special

He is looking forward to see how services developed for the Swedish market by Regin will be received in other European markets, in which district heating is often seen as a newcomer hoping to compete with pre-existing, fossil fuel-based heating systems. As a newcomer, this method of heating must offer something special.

This is where Regin comes in, as these services benefit greatly from integration into district heating network control systems that gather data on energy consumption and usage. This way, they can become a hub between the supplier and end customer.

What do you hope the audience will gain after listening to you?

“The knowledge that district heating companies can further increase revenue when supplying energy if they create on-line systems and offer their customers additional services. For instance; energy grids can be optimized, permitting the end customer to choose a payment plan where the energy company lowers domestic heating output at times when available output from eco-friendly energy sources are at a minimum. The customer, in turn, receives a discount.”

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The memorandum includes the assertion that Indonesia will aim to use 23 percent renewable energy by 2025. They have been challenged by Sweden to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2040. The memorandum also details joint policy developments to be carried out by the two countries, along with both bilateral and international cooperation.

Having led the delegation, Swedish Minister of Energy Mr. Ibrahim Baylan points out that the dialogue is now most assuredly taking a new turn. 10 years ago, the question in focus was simply who was going to foot the bill. Today, there is awareness of the fact that energy efficiency creates new jobs in society, offering increased growth and making industry more efficient.

Indonesia part of export strategy

Much like the Swedish government, the Swedish Energy Agency has made Indonesia a priority for Team Sweden Energy, thereby marking it as one of the countries with the greatest potential for Sweden’s export strategy. 

“We greatly welcome the fact that Indonesia is now also a IEA partner country. The country’s increased presence in various multilateral forums bodes well for the future, seeing as how the climate issue and the development of renewable energy are truly international questions. There is much we can learn from each other through international cooperation, both through policy discussions as well as joint research and development projects. Innovative businesses in Sweden have a part to play in the global transition between different energy systems. The Swedish Energy Agency has been tasked with supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in finding new possibilities in new markets”, says Paul Westin, energy counsellor at the Swedish Embassy in Jakarta.

For Regin, this motivates further investmanrs into energy efficiency, both in Sweden and internationally. “Using our technology in conjunction with various political incentives will enable us to go far together”, says Stefan Blom.

Long-term energy efficiency is not just about supplying products and solutions. The most important aspect is to increase awareness and initiative among property owners all over the world. Many hope that market forces alone will succeed in doing this through increasing savings and property values, but this system has its flaws according to Stefan Blom. His message regarding this journey is clear: policy instruments used together with adaptive market forces will enable us to attract and influence all organizations into improving their climate policies.

“Hong Kong provides many good examples. There, buildings were recognized as one of the major culprits in energy consumption as far back as 1998. This led to policies being enacted in 2012 regarding just how much energy a single building is permitted to use. This is something that should also be studied by others”, says Stefan Blom.

International cooperation in focus

Efforts must be made from several directions at once. Political processes take far longer than commercial ones, and as such there is much to win from traveling as a delegation.

As the newly appointed chairman of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Mr. Baylan will represent not only the voice of Sweden but also speak for many others. His presence is immensely important in order to ensure and exemplify a long-term commitment at a political level.

“For Regin, traveling with this delegation means we have an opportunity both to inform and to discuss the merits of energy efficiency with policy makers at a considerably higher level than normally, both politically and at a corporate level.” As a company, our job lies in ensuring that peoples investments pay off fast.

Being able to provide information on various gains, in combination with the policy making process initiated by Minister of Energy Mr. Baylan, will enable Stefan Blom to return to customers in five years time with the issue at hand still remaining relevant.

“I am convinced this will be well received among the people with whom our delegation will meet during our days in Indonesia. At Regin, we have excellent solutions for energy efficiency and are already established in the region with a competent and committed organization and partner network to ensure service and support”, says Regin Sales Manager Stefan Blom.

How would you summarize the way the company has developed throughout all these years?

“I’ve been with the company for almost 36 years and can truly say Regin has made an incredible journey. We’ve gone from a company manufacturing simple products to one offering comprehensive energy saving solutions. These days, we focus a lot on discussing how best to create a sustainable future where people are comfortable in the buildings where they live and work. Today we’re a comprehensive supplier with a dedicated, competent staff enjoying great trust from our customers. I’m extremely proud, and the ongoing commitment of everyone involved fills me with positive energy.”

How will you celebrate the company anniversary?

“Throughout 2017, we will be celebrating our 70-year-old in several different ways. All plans aren’t entirely complete as of yet, but of course we’ll post regular updates in our website newsfeed and via social media. I hope all our colleagues and customers feel the same joy as I do over being so close to such a stable company, where all the collective experience and knowledge offers new opportunities each and every day.”

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