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 […]

Energy Consultants – 125 Kings Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4

Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as energy consultants to produce an energy strategy for the Lambeth Council scheme at 125 Kings Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4.  This will support the planning process, demonstrate Building regulations Part L compliance and demonstrate that 15% of the energy demand will be via renewable technology.  The developers intend to deliver […]

Building Regulations Part L 2013

Consultation documents were released at the end of January for 2012 for the next version of Building Regulations. they are expected to come into force by October 2013 subject to any transitional arrangements. The consultation is presented into 4 sections: Section 1 outlines the consultation approach and then presents proposals to change various technical aspects […]

SBEM calcs – Simplified Building Energy Model

SBEM is developed by the Building Research Establishment as a computer program to analysis building energy consumption. It is used for new commercial buildings such as Industrial Warehouse, School, Hotel, Office or even Halls of Residence. Through comparing the designed Building Emission Rate (BER) with an SBEM calculated Target Emission Rate (TER), it shows the […]

C-plan- carbon impact assessment details and tool guide

What is C-Plan •C-Plan relates specifically to the carbon and energy impacts of proposed developments. •Developers are required to provide information about the predicted energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions of new developments and meet renewable energy or CO2 targets. •C-Plan makes it easy for planning authorities to gather the right information from developers, to […]

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 […]