What is a Life Cycle Assessment? A Life Cycle Assessment is a detailed analysis used to assess the environmental impacts of a…
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Suitability of Heat Pumps for Existing Dwellings
The use of heat pumps is set to become the default heating solution for new build residential buildings, driven initially by the…
Top Tips for Designing Buildings to Prevent Overheating
Since 2021, Part O of the Building Regulations has focused on preventing overheating in homes and residential buildings, particularly in spaces where…
SolShare Meters for Multi-Dwelling Solar PV Arrays
Having an array of Solar PV Panel is a great way of reducing a dwellings carbon emissions and primary energy consumption, and…
The Benefits and Challenges of Retrofitting Residential Properties
What is Retrofitting Retrofitting is the process of modifying or upgrading existing buildings, systems, or equipment to improve their performance and efficiency….
Energy Efficiency Meets Financial Savings: The Link Between EPC Ratings and Mortgage Rates
What is an EPC Rating? An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assesses your home’s energy efficiency rating it from A (most efficient) to G (least…
Proposed Changes to Non-Domestic Energy Certificates: Key Insights
The government has recently unveiled its long-awaited consultation on EPC Reform, titled “Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings Regime.” This consultation…
Photographic Evidence Top Tips
To lodge an EPC, the photographic evidence must be authorized by your energy assessor and, ultimately, Building Control. Upon purchasing a dwelling,…
BREEAM Version 7
Considered one of the longest established methods of identifying sustainability in buildings, BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) has for over…