Development (SAP assessments and EPCs) – Wimbledon, London, SW19

Syntegra Consulting appointed as Energy Consultants on a 9 new build flat development in Wimbledon, London, SW19. Scope is to undertake 9 SAP assessments for Part L building regulation compliance, 9 Predicted Energy Assessments (PEA) and 9 On Construction Energy Performance Certificates (OCEPC). Abbey Rd Development, Wimbledon, London, SW19

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 […]