SBEM Calculations

SBEM (or Simplify Building Energy Model) is a software tool developed by BRE for the Department for Communities and Local Government and provides an analysis of a building’s energy consumption. SBEM is used for non domestic buildings in support of the National Calculation Methodology (NCM), the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Green […]

Heat Loss Calcs

Heat loss calcs are used to work out the quantity of energy required to heat a building and the amount to invest in efficient heating technology (when the external conditions are colder).  The size of the heating installation depends largely on the performance of the building fabric. To calculate the size of the heater(s) required […]

Energy Consultants – Derrydown House, Derrydown, St Mary Bourne, Andover, Hants, SP11

Syntegra Consulting Ltd were appointed as Energy Consultants to produce an Energy Audit for Derrydown House, Derrydown, St Mary Bourne, Andover, Hants, SP11 and the development of a 2 story brick and flint cottage on the site. The objective was to reduce the properties oil and electricity consumption by; Acting on the clients behalf to review […]

Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report – Bessemer Grange primary school, Southwark

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as Daylight Modelling Consultants to produce a Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report for the proposed development at Bessemer Grange primary school, Southwark. The report will assess the impact of the development on 20 Woodfarrs, London, SE5 and is undertaken in accordance with BRE 209 Digest: Site Layout Planning For Daylight […]

Air Conditioning Inspection

In accordance with the Energy Performance of Building Regulations 2007, any persons who controls the operation of an air conditioning system has a legal obligation to ensure that the system is inspected by the relevant inspection date by a fully accredited Air Conditioning Inspector. The aim of the inspection is to show how efficient the […]

The benefits of utilities analysis

Utilities analysis is used to take an active energy management approach to efficiently manage energy usage, optimise utility rate structures and realise sustained reductions of energy costs. This analysis method can help you to break the cycle of often thinking you are paying too much but never getting round to call the company to enquire.  […]

Factors influencing the performance of solar thermal systems

It is important to understand the factors that influence the performance of solar thermal systems as they can be an ideal way to provide extra hot water to supplement energy delivered by heat pumps or boilers.  A solar system can therefore be designed to deliver hot water reliably and meet the requirements of the household.  […]

Energy Consulting

Energy Consultants are professionals who have studied and worked in the field of energy and or engineering, they are experts capable of helping individuals and businesses reduce the cost of their energy needs by designing an energy saving strategy and helping the company to implement this program by switching to alternative low carbon technologies. By […]

Sustainability Engineers and M&E Consultancy

Sustainability Engineers work with businesses and Architects to help them meet their design and construction needs.  Sustainability Engineers or Energy Consultants usually work as part of a consulting company, and come into the field after receiving an engineering degree and obtaining several years of experience in the field.  Engineering is a very broad field, and […]

Government keen to explore reserves of shale gas in North of England

Government ministers have got behind the rush for shale gas as a survey estimated bigger reserves than previously thought in the North of England.  Plans have been drawn up by the government to reduce tax on income generated from shale gas for those companies involved from 62% to 30%. The government has unveiled a package […]

Domestic RHI tariffs give boost to heating technologies

The tariff levels for the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, due to commence next spring have been set at 7.3p/kWh for air source heat pumps; 12.2p/kWh for biomass boilers; 18.8p/kWh for ground source heat pumps and at least 19.2p/kWh for solar thermal.  Householders will be able to invest in a wide range of technologies […]

Energy Strategy Report – 30 Larkfield Road, Richmond, TW9

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been successfully appointed as Energy Consultants and BREEAM Assessors to produce an Energy Strategy Report for the development at 30Larkfield Road, Richmond, TW9. The report will include BREEAM domestic refurbishment pre-assessment, SAP assessment and comply with Building Regulations Part L and intend to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% via renewable technology […]