Energy Efficiency Enhancement for a Residential Development – Birmingham
- Challenge: The client needed to ensure their new residential development met the UK’s stringent energy efficiency standards to achieve a high Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating.
- Solution: Our team conducted a series of Standard Assessment Procedures (SAP) to evaluate the energy performance of the new buildings. Recommendations included advanced insulation, energy-efficient windows, and solar panel installation.
- Outcome: The development achieved an ‘A’ rating on the EPC, significantly reducing energy costs for residents and enhancing the property’s market value.
Retrofitting Older Housing for Energy Efficiency – Leeds
Challenge: The council aimed to improve the energy efficiency of older housing stock to reduce carbon footprint and heating costs for residents.
Solution: Performed comprehensive SAP assessments on various properties, identifying key areas for improvement such as boiler upgrades, improved insulation, and LED lighting. Provided detailed reports and actionable plans.
Outcome: Post-retrofitting, the average EPC rating of the houses improved from ‘E’ to ‘B’, resulting in lower energy bills for residents and a step forward in the council’s sustainability goals.
Energy Performance Certification for a Commercial Building – Manchester
- Challenge: The client required an accurate energy performance assessment to comply with commercial building regulations and to identify areas for energy cost reduction.
- Solution: Conducted a detailed Standard Assessment Procedure analysis, focusing on heating, ventilation, lighting, and building materials. Provided recommendations for energy-efficient practices and upgrades.
- Outcome: The building achieved a ‘B’ rating in its EPC. Implementing the suggested changes led to a 20% reduction in energy costs and enhanced the building’s appeal to environmentally-conscious tenants.
Sustainable Housing Development Compliance – London
- Challenge: The developer was committed to creating an eco-friendly housing project and needed to ensure all homes met the highest standards of energy efficiency.
- Solution: Our experts carried out SAP assessments during the planning stage, advising on solar installations, thermal insulation, and efficient heating systems.
- Outcome: The development not only met the required energy efficiency standards but set a new benchmark for sustainable living in the area, with most homes achieving an ‘A+’ EPC rating.
