Reduce energy consumption – Implement effective building controls solutions and strategy
The bottom line to most businesses is that Energy is a big operating cost and with new and ever changing energy legislation not only in relation to a building stages of planning, construction, procurement but very much now operation of the building is the main focus. With the emphasis of a buildings Carbon Footprint, Carbon […]
What is a Home Energy Report?
A domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is sometimes referred to as a Home Energy Report. Via our Green Surveyor ® brand we can undertake an EPC / Home Energy report across the UK. This is a legal requirement for all domestic properties to have when marketed for sale or let. For an accurate definition refer […]
What is the EPC requirement for commercial property?
As of 4th January 2009 all commercial property will require an EPC prior to being marketed for sale or let. Under current commercial EPC legislation a commercial EPC is not required on the following exempt premises: On lease renewals or extensions that were in place prior to 12st October 2008 Places of Worship Stand along […]
Commercial (EPC) – Forest House Hotel, Coleford, GL16
Syntegra consulting instructed to undertake a commercial energy performance certificate for a 3 storey Hotel in Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16. The building was built in 1780’s and consisted of 10 guest rooms and is located in the heart of Coleford near Gloucester. For more information on our Commercial EPC service visit: https://syntegragroup.com/services-we-offer/commercial-epc/ OR contact us directly […]
New key Part L changes – Quick snapshot
CO2 performance targets A separate, temporary specification is proposed for electric resistance heating in new dwellings. This will eventually have the same fabric specification as other fuels and be based on a heat pump solution. Furthermore, this change will be made progressively to give the electrical heating industry time to create the new technologies. For […]
CIBSE comment on the Carbon Reduction Commitment consultation
The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), announced in the Energy White Paper 2007, will apply mandatory emissions trading to cut carbon emissions from large commercial and public sector organisations (including supermarkets, hotel chains, large local authority buildings) by 1.1 MtC/year by 2020. The scheme includes formal monitoring reporting, audit and penalties. CIBSE’s response to the latest […]
There is a marked trend in relation to EPC rating and a tenants decision making
It is becoming apparent that EPC’s are becoming a vital part of the decision-making process for landlords and tenants. The Energy Efficiency Partnership (EEPH) highlighted that almost 1/3rd or tenants who moved afer October 2008 stated that the EPC was used when selecting a property to rent. Circa 23% of tenants requested the Landlord to […]
1/3rd of Government buildings receive the worst DEC rating
A recent study has revealed that of 267 government buildings issued with a Display Energy Certificate (DEC), one third recorded a G rating. These figures follow data, reported in the CIBSE journal in February 2009, highlighting that 1/5th of almost 9,000 public buildings across England and Wales were rated as G.
Will properties with a low scoring EPC rating be fined?
A recent discussion by an environmental group around energy performance certificates has urged that homes with an EPC rating below D should be banned from being marketed for sale/let unless they have been improved. In response to the latter a senior executive at the Energy Saving Trust has backed this up by stating ‘the move […]
New BREEAM communities assessment scheme
BREEAM have launched a new version of the BREEAM sustainability assessment scheme has been launched specifcally for wider impact developments. This BREEAM Communities scheme objective is to help planners and developers enhance, coordinate and independently validate the sustainability of a developments’ proposals through various stages of the planning lifecylce.
The UK’s first code level 6 homes
A South Gloucestershire development by Barratt Developments alongside the Homes and Community Agency have the go ahead to build 195 dwellings to code for sustainable homes level 6 standard. This will be the first large-scale zero carbon housing development that has been given the go ahead in the UK. Syntegra Consulting are able to undertake […]
Air Conditioning inspector training – CIBSE & HVCA WARNING!
The Heating and Ventilation Contractors’ Association (HVCA) and the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) are warning and highlighting that air conditioning inspection trainees may not be able to be accredited after undergoing certain less credible training providers. The latter accreditation bodies are established professional institutions. Here at Syntegra Consulting we are aware that […]
Reduce your carbon footprint with lighting control -PIR sensors
By implementing a lighting control strategy/solution it can knock vast amounts of lighting operating costs of a building. Passive Infra Red (PIR) lighting control is a lighting control solution that can not only do the latter but in doing so reduces the carbon footprint of a building and enhances its energy rating at the same […]
Does natural ventilation enhance the result of a commercial EPC rating?
Passive ventilation systems for commercial premises are being claimed to have been proven to be a strategy to attain an A-rated Energy Performance Certificate. This enhanced energy efficiency attracts BREEAM points. In comparison to AC tempered building environments it has been stated that it can reduce energy consumption by up to 50% and capital cost […]
CIBSE carbon clean-up campaign 2009
The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) have announced that they will be commencing its 100 hours or carbon clean-up campaign again this year. The campaign consists in the low-carbon performance awards at the annual CIBSE dinner in February 2010, where there will be numerous new categories. This will be the fourth CIBSE carbon […]
Does a domestic rental property require and electrical safety certificate?
Rental property can be at an increased risk environment when it comes to electricity due to a number of factors, including landlords’ ignorance about where their legal responsibilities lie and how the mass pieces of government legislation apply and when. The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has an aim to reduce the number of injuries and […]
How far is your HIP service coverage from your office in Reading?
We have an office base in Reading where a number of our energy assessors / home inspectors operate from. Due to several regional contracts and via our Green Surveyor ® brand we are able to undertake and fit in a single private domestic EPC throughout the UK. We have a number of regional contracts for […]
Syntegra expand coverage – EPC energy assessment now available in Glasgow
Syntegra Consulting have expanded their national coverage for Commercial EPC surveys into Glasgow, Scotland. We are able to undertake a surveys within a 40mile radius of Glasgow. For any energy assessment enquiries for this region contact us today for a quote. For more information on our Commercial EPC service visit: https://syntegragroup.com/services-we-offer/commercial-epc/ OR contact us directly […]
Energy assessors required
Syntegra Consulting are actively seeking qualified energy assessors predominantly in the Berkshire, Wiltshire, London, Middlesex, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Buckinghampshire regions. Other regions will be considered upon application. The roles will incorporate other service offerings strategically aligned to our business.
I see you have an office in Reading but how far will you go to do a domestic EPC?
We have an office base in Reading where a number of our energy assessors operate from. Due to several regional contracts we are able to undertake and fit in a single private domestic EPC or HIP commission within an hours drive of our Reading office. On a daily basis we undertake domestic EPC’s in the […]
Green Britain day
The emphasis of environmental awareness a healthier and greener way we live and work here in the UK is becoming evidently more and more. This is being pushed in a number of ways by Parliament due to the EU commitment to reduce energy consumption in the UK under the Kyoto agreement. From grass roots awareness […]
Public House (EPC) – Hammersmith, London W14
Syntgra Consulting have completed a Commercial Energy assessment on a Public House in Hammersmith, London, W14 spanning 6 storeys and circa 8,000 sqft. For more information on our Commercial EPC service visit: https://syntegragroup.com/services-we-offer/commercial-epc/ OR contact us directly to ask a query or obtain a no obligation quote.
Paramount Development – Swindon, SN1
Under an ongoing contractual relationship with a number of leading National and local property agents based in Swindon, Syntegra Consulting continue to provide energy assessments on the Mixed-Use regeneration development called – The Paramount. Paramount is an art deco style conversion of a former building into around 200 apartments and leisure facility in Swindon Town […]
Nightclub (EPC) – 5 Greek St, Soho, London W1D
Syntegra Consulting Ltd have successfully undertaken the Energy assessments on a mixed-use leisure and residential building in Soho, London, W1D (circa 12,000 sqft): For more information on our Commercial EPC service visit: https://syntegragroup.com/services-we-offer/commercial-epc/ OR contact us directly to ask a query or obtain a no obligation quote.
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