SAP/Energy assessor – Commercial Office conversion to 4No. flats, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EJ
Syntegra appointed SAP assessors to undertake the neccessary compliance calculations and reports for a conversion of a commercial premises to 4No. flats in Wye, Ashford, TN25.
Energy Consultants – 9No. flats 82 Beechfield Rd, London, N4 1PF
Syntegra Consulting appointed energy consultants for a 9No. unit development in Haringey. The commission involves the following: 9No. SAP assessments, PEAs, Building regs part L compliance reports, an energy strategy report justifying the LZC strategy to achieve 10% of energy via renewables. The reccomended strategy was a combi boiler per dwelling + Communal PV system.
3 decisive issues when choosing a heat pump…
1. Annual Efficiency As a buyer of course you want to know how effective a heat pump is. There are different measurements of a heat pump’s efficiency. The most important is to rate the heat pump’s function over a complete calendar year-both the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter. This is […]
How heat pumps work
1. Brine circulates in a collector coil and draws low temperature energy from the ground, air, bedrock or water. 2. At the heat exchanger (evaporator) the tepid brine in the collector coil meets the ice cold refrigerant in the heat pump which is then heated a few degrees and converted to gas. 3. In the […]
Rain Water Harvesting
Save Mains Water. Save Money We should all make the most of the rainwater coming off our own roof. We each use an average of 160 litres of tap water every day. But you don’t need drinking quality water brought in from miles away to flush WC’s, wash clothes, water the garden,clean the car, wash […]
10 questions to ask a PV installer
1. Do they have Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation? Without this you will not be able to claim your Feed in Tariff. They should have the MCS logo clearly displayed on their paperwork. 2. Do they offer a manufacturer backed 10 year warranty on their inverters at no extra cost so that you have piece […]
Is a PV array suitable for my property?
Where should a PV array be sited? Ideally a PV panel system should be sited on a south facing roof or ground mounted support system at a 30 degree to 40 degree pitch. However, an east or west facing array can also have up to 85% optimal performance. The size of the PV system will […]
What are the benefits and costs of PV?
The government has mandated that your electricity supplier must pay for each unit of electricity generated PLUS a further payment for every unit exported to the National Grid. These rates are guaranteed for 25 years and are index linked, so you have security of your income as well as free energy during daylight hours. Typical […]
What is PV?
What is PV and how does it work ? PV refers to photovoltaic (solar) panel systems, which convert sunlight into electricity using layers of semi-conducting materials. When exposed to natural daylight the panel produces a direct electrical current (DC), which is converted in to mains compatible alternating electrical current (AC) by an inverter. This AC […]
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
SUDS, or Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, combine individual water management products, processes and facilities in a way that harmonies with the draining of surface water with the local environment. It is a more sustainable approach than the traditional rapid conveyance of water through a pipe into a watercourse. It is important that SUDS, and all […]
Green Roofs-Flood and Water Management Act
In 2008 the Government’s Water Strategy for England acknowledged that the below-ground piped systems were insufficient when coping with extreme rainfall and identified the importance of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) and green roofs, for climate change mitigation and water management. The Green roofs inclusion within the SUDS strategies have been limited to date however must […]
From Waste to Energy……
Restrictions on putting waste into a hole in the ground are becoming more and more severe. We have to find new ways of dealing with our waste. Yes, we can evidently recycle a certain amount but what happens to the rest of it? One obvious solution to this would be to burn it and potentially […]
Kinetics and Prudential in £100m solar panel deal
It has been publicised by the Building magazine, that Kinetics is considering a joint venture with a number of housing associations. They have signed a £100m deal with Prudential to build up to 20,000 solar panels on the roofs of social housing blocks, despite the government’s regime. By joining with Prudential they can take advantage […]
UK-Green Building Council calls on industry to take carbon lead
Paul King, chief executive of UK-GBC said that the sustainability body is encouraging tackling carbon emissions with the profit and the independence that it brings, not having to rely on the government to implement change. The UK-GBC is also calling on its 330 members to disclose their carbon footprints and calculate full-life carbon for buildings […]
Energy Consultant – 12 Sandy Lane, Richmond, TW10 SEL
Syntegra consulting appointed energy consultants to undertake the energy and M&E services strategy for one unit development in Richmond. The site consists of existing bungalow which will be demolished and a new build house put in its place. The dwelling will all be built to a minimum of code level 4 standards in relation to […]
Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor – Merrow, West Wittering, West Sussex
Syntegra Consulting were appointed code for sustainable home assessors for a new build residential property in West Wittering, West Sussex. The property consists of three stories, including: basement, swimming pool and gymnasium area. The property will achieve code level 3 against the CSH technical guide November 2010.
Ten top energy efficiency tips
There are a number of key steps you must undertake, regardless of the size of your business, the following are the top ten Syntegra Consulting would recommend: 1) Plan behavioural and structural energy efficiency initiatives- decide upon the best time to implement new programmes organised and the communication system for these. 2) Engage staff in […]
Committee urges emissions cut of 60% by 2030
The Committee on Climate Change recommended a carbon budget for 2023-27 and a target for emissions reductions in 2030. The recommended target for 2030, to cut emissions by 60% relative to 1990 levels, would then require a 62% emissions reduction from 2030 to meet the 2050 target in the Climate Change Act.
UK consuming a third more CO2 than in 1990
Research shows that Britain and the EU are only achieving international carbon targets because emissions have been “off-shored” to countries like China. The UK’s Kyoto target is to cut its production of CO2 to 12.5% below 1990 levels. But figures in Policy Exchange’s new research confirm that Britain is actually consuming almost a third more […]
Energy: Risky business?
In October 2010 manufacturing output grew by 0.6% month on month. On a long-term basis, manufacturing itself grew by an astounding 5.6% over three months compared with last year. Over the next five years legislation on carbon reduction commitments will strengthen causing energy cost and consumption management to become increasingly more carefully thought out. The […]
Solar PV- What next?
Energy regulator Ofgem has reported that since April over 10,000 solar systems have been installed with increasing numbers month after month. One main problem is whether supply can keep up with demand; although there are reports that an easing in the shortage of inverters will be implemented into the industry. If this UK market continues […]
Subsidy review puts hundreds of solar panel projects at risk
The government has announced a review of subsidies to large renewable energy schemes, putting many solar panel projects on buildings at risk. Many planned solar installations on schools, social housing and commercial office blocks may be stopped by a capped 50KW cut off point.
Building regulation compliance report – 32 Cranbrook Drive, Maidenhead, SL6
Appointed consultant to advise on building regulation compliance report for a garage conversion into a self-contained maisonette (combi boiler with under floor heating). Syntegra commissioned prepared a Building Regulation compliance check for submission to building control.
Major refurbishment works contract – Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Thames Ditton,Surrey
Syntegra Consulting commissioned to design electrical and heating systems in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Surrey. The development was undertaken in two phases. Phase One: a nursery- work completed using split heat pump and upgrading electrical works. Phase Two: Stripping out existing gas fired warm air system and replacing with a more efficient […]
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