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 […]

Energy Strategy Report – John Stainer Community Primary School, St Asaph Road, London, SE4

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been successfully appointed as Energy Consultants and MEP Consultants to produce an Energy Strategy Report for the development at John Stainer Community Primary School, St Asaph Road, London, SE4. The report will demonstrate Building regulations Part L2B compliance and intend to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% via renewable technology in accordance […]

DECC release figures for first quarter on Green Deal for energy efficiency improvements

The DECC (Department of Energy and Climate Change) has released first quarter figures on the Green Deal for energy efficiency improvements.  The statistics reveal that around 40,000 Green Deal Assessments have been undertaken since the scheme started.  47% of households who had received a Green Deal Advice Report following an assessment said that they were […]

DECC releases energy consumption and generation stats for the UK

The DECC (Department of Energy and Climate Change) has recently released statistics regarding energy consumption and generation in the UK.  Key points were; – Electricity generated from renewable sources in the UK in 2012 increased by 19% on a year earlier and accounted for 11.3% of total UK electricity generation, up from 9.4% in 2011.  […]

UK 2013 Energy Statistics Released

Primary energy production fell by 10.7% compared to the previous year. Energy Imports rose by 6.9% with Norway imports of 46% and 55% for crude oil and gas respectively. From these stats it is easy to see that the UK remains a net importer of energy and our dependence level increased by 43%. Below is […]

Energy Strategy Report – 13 Park Road, Edmonton, London, N18

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as Energy Assessors to produce an Energy Strategy Report for a development consisting of 14No. residential units at 13 Park Road, Edmonton, London, N18. Syntegra were involved in the following services: Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 SAP calculations Ecology Report

DECC holds consultation on increasing tariffs for renewable heat

The DECC (Department of Energy and Climate Change) has held a consultation to increase the level of some of the tariffs in its Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (RHI) to increase the use of heating technologies in the non-domestic sector.  If the new proposals are to go ahead ground source heat pumps, large biomass and solar […]

Energy Strategy Report – Kingsclere Road, Wooton St. Lawrence, Basingstoke, RG23

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as Energy Consultants to produce an Energy Strategy Report for a development consisting of 1 no. new industrial unit consisting of an office area and a warehouse for the scheme at Kingsclere Road, Wooton St. Lawrence, Basingstoke, RG23. The report will support the scheme design process, demonstrate Building regulations […]

Energy Strategy Report – 305 Sandycombe Road, Kew, London, TW9

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as energy consultants to produce an Energy Strategy Report for the proposed development at 305 Sandycombe Road, Kew, London, TW9.  The scheme entail the change of use of the ground floor of the building from a vacant estate agents to a self-contained residential flat with rear infill and extension […]

M&E Consultants – 5 Carlise Street, London, W1D

Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as M&E Consultants to produce a design strategy for the conversion of office areas into a single apartment on 4 floors for the scheme at 5 Carlisle Street, London W1D.  This report will demonstrate compliance with the approved planning application.

Energy Assessor – 10-14 Drayton Park, London

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as Energy Assessors to produce an Energy Strategy Report for the proposed development at 10-14 Drayton Park, London, N5.  The scheme will convert the buildings on site into residential accommodation. Syntegra were involved in the following services: Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 SAP calculations Ecology Report