Confusion over deadline for FITs cuts
Solar installation has been a surprising success for the UK. The government has helped this growing industry through the payment of feed-in-tariffs (FITs), a subsidy allowing investors in small-scale renewables to sell units of the electricity produced to a supplier of their choice. Introduced in April 2010 by the previous Labour administration, the tariff was […]
50% of MPs not actively promoting Green Deal
A recent poll from Green Deal Dialogue group shows that large sections of the House of Commons have not engaged with the energy-efficiency scheme. The poll revealed that half of MPs have no plans to help promote the Green Deal in their area. A survey of 100 MPs conducted by the e Green Deal Dialogue […]
Revised EU ruling hinders retrofit boom
Obligation to retrofit all public buildings will now be limited to central government buildings only The original Energy Efficiency Directive was set to be the driving force behind a huge public sector retrofit market by obliging governments to retrofit 2.5% of all public buildings by floor area (council housing inclusive) each year. However, the final […]
The Code for Sustainable Homes: PV or Solar Thermal?
The rising targets and requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes has led to somewhat conflicting information and views with regards to what is most practical and cost effective renewable energy solution techniques and methods. Since inception, Syntegra Consulting has actively approached influential and key decision makers within the building and construction industry with the […]
Energy Strategy Report and Energy Consultants – 2No. £8m new-build houses, 6 Beechworth Close, London, NW3 7UT
Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as energy consultants to produce an energy strategy for the ‘Development of 2No. new-build houses’ for the scheme at 6 Beechworth Close, London, NW3 7UT – to support the scheme design process, demonstrate Building regulations Part L1A compliance and compliance to the minimum code level 4 standard and a […]
Energy Strategy Report and Energy Consultants- 1No. new-build houses,27 Orleans Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BJ
Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as energy consultants to produce an energy strategy for the ‘Development of 1No. new-build houses’ for the scheme at 27 Orleans Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BJ – to support the scheme design process, demonstrate Building regulations Part L1A compliance and compliance to the minimum code level 4 standard and 20% […]
Systems Integration:The Enabler to an Intelligent Building
‘An Intelligent Building (IB) provides a sustainable, responsive, effective and supportive environment within which individuals and organisations can achieve their objectives.’ Intelligent Building Group Furthermore, an IB is a dynamic and responsive architecture that provides every occupant with productive, cost effective and environmentally approved conditions through a continuous interaction among its four basic elements and […]
Design principles for Passivhaus
Passivhaus buildings benefit from very little energy usage for heating and cooling as well as high level of comfort. However, in order to Passivhaus property, there are a few principles need to be followed. First, the space heating and cooling demand should be less than 15kW/m2, and the heating and cooling load should be less […]
SAP calculations and Building Regulation Part L Compliance report- Residential extension, 25a Cassland Road London, E9 7AL
Syntegra Consulting Ltd successfully appointed energy assessors to undertake SAP and a Building Regulation Part L Compliance report for an extension to a terraced property in London. Based on the proposed specification and our recommendations it was demonstrated that a 34.4% emissions improvement was achieved against BRUKL 2010 regulations.
Self-build projects need to be supported
According to a recent report from the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), self-build housing should be encouraged to drive sustainable growth against the issue of scarce resources. The industry needs to help with the customers who are able to modify their homes to higher levels. The government also targets to double self-build’s allocation among the […]
Renewable Energy project financing
Syntegra Consulting addresses financing considerations from an early stage, aligning the project with the most opportune financial solution. We bring comprehensive technical, legal, financial and policy knowledge that are indispensable for successful execution of wind power projects under most lucrative arrangements. Since lenders invariably scrutinize projects with attention to detail, knowledge of these key aspects […]
Energy procurement
We are able to undertake the following within our scope: PROCUREMENT AND END TO END MANAGEMENT: NEGOTIATION, QUERY MANAGEMENT, DISPUTE RESOLUTION Identifying the right supplier, contract & tariff type most suited to the clients’ needs. Comprehensive / effective price negotiations with up to 14 of the most competitive suppliers Establishing the optimum time of buying […]
Residential & Commercial – Energy Statements & Low Zero Carbon Feasibility reports
The Energy Statement from Syntegra Consulting will show how the predicted CO2 emissions from your development can be reduced through the on-site generation of renewable energy. It can help you address the planning requisites of an Energy Statement as part of your Commercial Planning Application. We undertake an accurate assessment of site conditions to advise […]
Building regulations Part L
Part L of the Building Regulations, ‘The Conservation of Fuel and Power’, applies increasing pressure on architects, property professionals, developers and building services suppliers. It splits into four parts, affecting the majority of property projects: L1A New dwellings L1B Existing Dwellings L2A New Buildings other than Dwellings L2B Existing Buildings other than dwellings Understanding the […]
Water efficiency Calculations for new dwellings
Part G of England and Wales Building Regulations covers water use and sanitation and all new homes and conversions are now required to meet new water efficiency targets. It was updated in April 2010 to include a new section on water efficiency. In order to comply with this change, all new houses must be shown […]
SAP calculations – Extensions & Convservatories
Highly Glazed commercial or residential extensions require SAP or SBEM Calculations to fulfil Part L1B or L2B Building Regulations. Since 7th April 2006, some conservatories greater then 30m², garden rooms, orangeries, extensions, and other new residential structures that are being added to an existing building, require a SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) calculation. If you’re planning […]
Energy Strategy Report and Energy Consultants- 11No. residential flats, 73-77 Britannia Rd, London, SW6 2JR
Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as energy consultants to produce an energy strategy for the scheme at 73-77 Britannia Rd, London, SW6 2JR – to support the planning process, demonstrate Building regulations Part L1A compliance and to demonstrate a 20% CO2 emissions reduction via renewable technology along with intent to deliver a minimum code […]
Energy Strategy Report and Energy Consultants- 2No. new-build houses,63 Haycroft Rd, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AU
Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as energy consultants to produce an energy strategy for the ‘Development of 2No. new-build houses’ for the scheme at 63 Haycroft Rd, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AU- to support the scheme design process, demonstrate Building regulations Part L1A compliance and compliance to the minimum code level 4 standard and 20% […]
Energy Strategy Report and Energy Consultants- 4No. new-build houses,99 Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8JL
Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as energy consultants to produce an energy strategy for the ‘Development of 4No. new-build houses’ for the scheme at 99 Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8JL – to support the scheme design process, demonstrate Building regulations Part L1A compliance and compliance to a target code level 5 standard and […]
Achieving code level 5 for Sustainable Homes Assessment
Aiming to not only build a high quality, sustainable and energy efficient 21st centre housing, but also be flexible in meeting the potential requirement of tenants in the future, new council housing developments targeted to help regenerate certain area within the city and local communities. Sustainable technologies and specifications, such as solar panels and triple […]
‘Timber-first’ planning policy moot by Hackney council
In order to promote timber construction, Hackney council is planning new policy on it. Because of the advantages considering embodied emissions, the tallest timber tower has already been boasted by the east London borough. While the importance of sustainable development has been emphasized by government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the embodied energy is not […]
Government prolongs existing home insulation programme in bridging Green Deal gap
The government is planning to extend existing home insulation programmes to bridge the gap between the government’s energy efficiency scheme and insulation installations. New targets are needed for energy companies under existing domestic insulation agenda. It is forecasted that in the upcoming Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO), the loft insulation work will decrease […]
Difficulty in reducing the cost of carbon capture by 2040
In order to meet the 2050 CO2 target as well as to allow the fossil fuels to be continually used in industry and electricity generation in the UK, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is playing an important role. However, the cost of carbon capture technology is only likely to reduce by a maximum of 38% […]
Elmhurst Road House- New Build Residential- Overshadowing and Illuminance report
Syntegra Consulting Ltd was involved in providing a comprehensive and accurate overshadowing and illuminance report for the development at 10&12 Elmhurst Road, Langley, Slough. The report assessed the overshadowing and illuminance to the house No.10 which is influenced by the proposed new build house No.12 The study which undertaken by preparing a three-dimensional computer model […]
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