SBEM Calculations

SBEM (or Simplify Building Energy Model) is a software tool developed by BRE for the Department for Communities and Local Government and provides an analysis of a building’s energy consumption. SBEM is used for non domestic buildings in support of the National Calculation Methodology (NCM), the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Green […]

SBEM: Simplified Building Energy Model

The Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) is a software tool and computer programme developed by BRE  (Building Research Establishment) that helps to determine non-residential buildings CO2 emission rates to provide an analysis of energy consumption. It is used to compare the designed Building Emission Rate (BER) with an SBEM calculated Target Emission Rate (TER).  This […]

Energy Audits – Sussex University

Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake energy audits for 5No. 3/4 storey buildings on the campus of Sussex University. The audits were undertaken to demonstrate the energy efficiency enhancement impact of capital upgrade works to each building using the SBEM simulation software. The buildings consisted of student accommodation and university offices.