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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.