Solar Industry in ambiguity over feed-in-tariff legal battle
The solar industry is still debating whether the pursuit of a legal battle over government plans to reduce solar electricity tariffs is worth the ambiguity it’s causing the industry. Many solar businesses have complained about the uncertainty caused by the appeal by Friends of the Earth and solar companies who have complained against the government’s […]
Solar industry in limbo after government appeals to High Court judge over FIT’s
The government has appealed to a High Court ruling that said its cut off date for the feed-in-tariff for solar electricity was illegal. A High Court judge ruled that the government’s proposal to halve the FIT’s for solar electricity from April 2012 for installations completed after December 12 last year was illegal because it pre-dated […]
The Green Construction Board appoints leading industry figures to undertake review on green building incentives
A review on how to improve sustainability in construction is being backed by leading figures in the industry. The Green Construction Board has appointed people from inside and outside construction to look into boosting its green credentials and to look into the possibility of introducing government backed incentives to increase the demand for green buildings. […]
Green Deal potentially hazardous for old homes and calls for specialist assessors
The Green Deal is aiming to help over 60,000 homes become more energy efficient and allowing for these improvements to be made through a charge on electricity bills as an incentive. However the government is considering a training scheme for specialist Green Deal assessors to deal with older homes due to fear that green energy […]
Coalition governement discouraging investment in green construction
The construction industry is becoming increasingly impatient with the lack of growth and public investment for green construction under current government policies. Think tank Edge criticised the government’s financial approach and wrote to chancellor George Osborne ”Recent announcements have not only directly damaged businesses gearing up to deliver a low carbon built environment, but critically […]
Energy Procurement Contract EPC
Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is a performance-based procurement method and financial mechanism whereby the savings made on utility bills by installing more sustainable and energy efficient building systems pay for the cost of the project. There are many benefits to Energy Performance Contracting including; Energy Security – EPC on a national level can make a […]
BRE proposes downgrading credit given to heat pumps for reducing buildings environmental impact
Building Research Establishment (BRE) has made proposals to downgrade the assessment of heat pumps environmental impact on buildings which could potentially make them less attractive to the industry. This follows a study carried out last year by the Energy Savings Trust which revealed heat pumps were far less energy efficient than previously thought. The findings […]
Government FIT budget £31m in red
The government’s budget for the solar feed-in-tariff (FIT) has been reported to be £31m in the red. Latest figures show that the £94m budget for 2011-2012 for solar subsidy is already overspent by 30%. This comes after the government’s controversial decision to halve the FIT which is being challenged in the courts. Shadow energy secretary […]
BREEAM IN-USE:Residential and Commercial Buildings use BREEAM to improve sustainability
The Building Research Establishment Assessment Method (BREEAM) is the leading environmental method used to measure a building’s environmental performance. The principles relate to UK Building Regulations and are relevant to all commercial, industrial, retail and residential buildings. Installing more sustainable energy measures in a building is a key factor in reducing carbon emissions; businesses can […]
Government predicts 93% fall in loft insulation under Green Deal
Loft insulation, one of the most energy efficient home insulation measures has been predicted to significantly decline when the Green deal goes live later in the year the government has predicted. Data from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) states that the rate of installation of loft insulation is expected to fall by […]
Utilities procurement: Kings Reach Flats, 11 Upper Ground, Southwark, London, SE1 9LP
Syntegra Consulting Ltd were appointed energy consultants to review the existing utility contracts for a large residential development (circa 800 flats) in Southwark, London. The Kings Reach Flats included 5 apartment blocks and under ground car park area. As well as identifying significant reductions in CO2 and energy consumption measures, Syntegra consulting were able to […]
SAP Calcs & extension – 50 Walcot Square, Lambeth, London, SE11 4TZ
Syntegra Consulting Ltd successfully appointed energy assessors for a new extension at Walcot Square, London. Some of the proposed works for the extension include an increase in double layered fibre insulation for the loft space in both the existing 3 storey house and for the new 2 storey addition. The kitchen will have a new […]
Green Deal Consultants
A quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions come from the energy used in homes with a similar amount coming from our businesses, industry and workplaces. On a national scale the UK economy needs to reduce CO2 emissions to comply with the carbon emissions budget legislated in the The Climate Change Act 2008. The Green Deal […]
Green Energy Consultants
Green energy also referred to as renewable or sustainable energy are energy provisions that have no long term impact on the environment and are replenished by nature. They meet the energy requirements of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Unlike the use of fossil fuels which cannot be […]
Sustainable Property Assessments
Reducing the carbon footprint is now a major strategy in government and any commercial and residential developments must now adhere to current sustainable energy legislation’s. Many more regulations are being planned over the forthcoming years with the objective being that by 2020 all new buildings will be zero carbon and carbon emissions reduced by 34%. […]
Renewable Energy Systems
Renewable energy systems i.e. those energy sources that are replenished by nature when used such as solar panels, wood fuel boilers, and wind turbines are some of the many renewable energy systems which can contribute in reducing carbon footprint and can also help lower energy bills. With government financial incentives set up there has never […]
Carbon Reduction Consultancy
The CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) is mandatory carbon emissions reporting and pricing scheme introduced in April 2010. Its fundamental focus was to reduce the carbon footprint in public and private commercial sectors as they are responsible for 10% of the UK’S emissions. Syntegra Consulting Ltd can advise clients how to meet legislation’s set up in […]
Energy and Environmental Audits
Energy and Environmental audits are intended to create a positive change in energy costs and the ways in which it is consumed, helping to integrate more sustainable energy systems in commercial and residential buildings. Growing environmental concerns, the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) and the steady rise in fuel prices have made energy efficiency a key […]
SBEM: Simplified Building Energy Model
The Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) is a software tool and computer programme developed by BRE (Building Research Establishment) that helps to determine non-residential buildings CO2 emission rates to provide an analysis of energy consumption. It is used to compare the designed Building Emission Rate (BER) with an SBEM calculated Target Emission Rate (TER). This […]
GGF states glass continues to excite Architects and clients due to its aesthetic and sustainability factor as well as improvements in technology
According to the Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) glass remains a popular feature in the construction of new buildings; on an aesthetic level by allowing occupants of a building to see the outside world and by its very nature of allowing natural light to flow through a building, one of the key concerns however is […]
Only 31 homes reach level 6 in the Code for Sustainable Homes since its introduction in 2007
Recent findings from a report published that shows how many homes have received the government’s ”zero carbon” certification since its introduction in 2007 reveals that only 31 homes have been built to level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. A home that is fully compliant with code level 6 has on site zero carbon […]
EPIA states solar PV electricity modules could be decreased by 50% by 2020, while China doubles capacity
According to the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), solar photovoltaic electricity has the potential to be fully competitive by 2020. Providing that the the correct regulatory standards and market conditions are set and that there is enough political commitment, PV modules could decrease by as much as 50%. Some market segments have even been predicted […]
Carbon Emission Reduction Via Biomass and CCS Technology
Around 31 gigatonnes of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions enter the atmosphere annually. According to a global energy consultancy , by 2050 a possible ten gigatonnes of carbon dioxide per year could be taken out of the atmosphere and stored underground, cutting current annual carbon emissions from the energy sector by a third. A study […]
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