The increasing UK energy legislation – But no one is enforcing effectively
A recent survey, as highlighted by MBS Journal this month, has stated that only 28% of commercial properties marketed for sale or lease have the legally required EPC. Even worse is the inspection of cooling systems (Air Conditioning Inspections) – with CIBSE estimating that fewer than 2% of the 50,000 installed systems with cooling capacities […]
SAP assessment & new-build EPC – 126 Old Kempshott Lane, Basingstoke, RG22 5EW
Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake a SAP assessment and new-build Energy Performance Certificate for a new 4 bedroom house in Basingstoke, RG22 to satisfy building regulation compliance.
BREEAM assessment – Conquest House, Bloomsbury, London, WC1
Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake the full BREEAM assessment of Conquest House, London, WC1, a 22,500sqft landmark HQ major refurbishment project in the heart of Bloomsbury.
SAP assessor – Shearfold Barn, Brede, East Sussex, TN31
Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy consultants to provide a SAP assessment on a barn conversion in East Sussex with respect to building regulation compliance and sign-off.
Code for sustainable homes assessment – 72 Greenwood Rd, London, E8 1NE
Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy consultants on a bespoke new-build 4bed property in London, E8 to undertake a code for sustainable home assessment, a SAP assessment and an On-Construction-Energy-Performance-Certificate.
What makes LEDs more advantageous over other light source technologies?
The four main advantages of LEDs are the following: Increased lifetime from 50,000 up to 100,000 hours of operation LEDs are highly energy efficient. LEDs are capable to reach 140 lumen/Watt LEDs transmit very low or negligible amount of heat LED is a low carbon technology which is greener than other lighting technologies, since it […]
What is the definition of an LED?
The LED stands for lighting emitting diode. The LED is an electromagnetic light source. In more detail the LED is a semiconductor diode that when is switched on (forward bias), electrons are able to recombine with free holes and energy is transmitted as light. This phenomenon is called electroluminescence and the semi-conductor’s energy gap determines […]
When is the use of LED’s most cost effective?
LEDs are most cost effective whenever there is a need for 24hr-12hr lighting. In simple terms, this assumption is based on the 50,000 hours of usage guarantee that leading LED manufacturers give for their products. The 50,000 hours is translated into 6.5 years of 24 hr lighting, where the return on investment will occur after […]
Energy Consultants – 275 King Henrys drive, Croydon, CR0
Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy consultants for building regulation approval on a 30,000 sqft industrial unit in Croydon from change of use from manufacturing facility (B1) to storage (B8). A succinct recommendation report is required to illustrate at least 10% energy reduction/improvement to satisfy the Croydon EP16 requirement.
Switch to LED lighting for CO2 emission reductions
LEDs are a reasonably new and exciting generation of lighting because they hit a number of issues such as, energy saving, reduced maintenance and recyclability. Light output equivalent to lamps being replaced No hazardous material and easy recyclability Reduced maintenance costs Long life – upto 20 times longer life than conventional lamps Lowest energy lamp […]
Code for Sustainable Homes Assessment – Greenwood Rd, Hackney, London
Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy consultants to undertake SAP assessments, OCPEC and a full code for sustainable homes assessment for a contemporary new-build property in Hackney, London.
Commercial EPC London – Unit 3, St Marks Rd, London, W10
Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake a commercial energy assessment for a 1,000sqft premises in Ladbroke Grove, London, W10.
New boiler scrappage scheme
By installing an efficient heating system household energy bills and CO2 emissions will be greatly reduced. Domestic heating accounts for 14% of the UK’s CO2 emissions and improving this will go some way to meeting our CO2 emission targets. Currently 3.5 million homes have the least efficient type of boiler (G or worse) The government […]
SME Energy Grant assistance
Syntegra Consulting are able to offer SME companies based in the South-East region of the UK energy auditing and energy grant advice to help reduce operational energy costs and carbon footprint. The Government Grants available are offered to businesses on the basis of the loan of a wireless energy monitor for a two to ten […]
Commercial EPC – Gate Gourmet, Feltham, TW14 0PQ
Syntegra Consulting Ltd appointed as commercial energy assessors by Gate Gourmet C/O Arambol to undertake an energy survey on a 45,000 sqft light industrial premises near Heathrow airport, TW14.
Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Consultancy
The CRC will affect organisations whose half-hourly metered electricity use exceeds 6,000MWh which currently translates to an electricity bill in excess of £500,000 per annum. Schools’ electricity consumption will be collated and reported by the Local Authority for all buildings in their area. April 2010 to September 2010 is the qualification period when organisations are […]
New-build development – 2 Detached houses, Sindlesham, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41
Syntegra Consulting appointed energy assessors to undertake SAP assessments and On-Construction-Energy-Performance-Certificates (OCEPCs) for 2No. detached houses in Sindlesham, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41.
Energy Consultancy – Maidenbower Childrens & Family centre, Crawley, RH10
Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake Part L compliance checks, SBEM calculations and a Commercial EPC for a childrens Centre in Crawley, RH10.
Syntegra extend services into PAT testing for domestic & commercial properties
Syntegra expand their services into PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing). We can currently undertake PAT testing across London & the South-East via our Green Surveyor ® brand. Landlord Legal requirements Anyone who lets a residential accommodation as a business activity is required by law to ensure the equipment they supply as part of the tenancy […]
Part L2 compliance & SBEM – Marley Eternit, London Rd, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15
Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy consultants to undertake Part L2 compliance checks and SEBM modelling for building control approval for a commercial unit extension in Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15.
Commercial EPC – Sussex House, London, WC2E 9AD
Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake energy assessments on a prominate building situated in the heart of Covent Garden, London.
The Future of Heat Pumps in the domestic market
The Heat Pump Industry realise that their technology is at the brink of making a major contribution to domestic heating in the UK, this will add to their huge impact on commercial heating and cooling. Ground source, air source, heat recovery applications already exist in their thousands in the UK despite the lack of significant […]
The RICS house price index turns positive
The RICS house price net balance returned to the positive status for the first time in 2 years according to the latest RICS UK housing market survey. The national average property price value was subsequently boosted by the data mainly from the South of England. With the rise in unemployment new opportunities are been sought […]
AC assessment – Hutchinson House, Hester Road, London, SW11
Syntegra Consulting appointed Air Conditioning assessors by the International property firm Hutchinson Whampoa Property, to undertake an Air Conditioning inspection of the Chiller plant and associated building services in accordance to the new EPBD legislation. The building is approximately 40,000 sqft in net floor area and based in London, SW11.
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