Knowledgebase

The Blewburton Partnership has extensive experience and knowledge throughout the sustainability and energy field. We hope that the following articles will prove useful to your comprehension of this complex subject.

Paperwork for completing an Energy Performance Certificate calculation for UK Building regulations when SAP 10 arrives - talk to Blewburton Ltd to achieve this.

The Future Homes Standard

In January 2021 the response to the Future Homes Standard consultation was finally published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). The

The latest New Build EPC

The New Energy Performance of Buildings Register

New Energy Performance of Buildings Central Register

The New Energy Performance of Buildings Central Register is due for release on the 20th of September 2020. This will change the way EPC’s are accessed and printable versions will have a new appearance.

We need the Home Quality Mark now more than ever

With many of us spending nearly all our time at home at the moment, Covid-19 has highlighted the problems and shortcomings within our homes. Can BRE’s Home Quality Mark ensure new homes are more appropriate?

SAP 10 – what to expect and how to prepare

Changes in SAP 10 will impact the performance of new dwellings and also the level of information required. Blewburton Ltd have access to Elmhurst Energy’s BETA version of the SAP 10 software to help our clients prepare.

Conversion versus new build

Is conversion and refurbishment always the most sustainable approach?

Home Quality Mark

Introduction The Home Quality Mark (HQM) has been created to serve the UK’s house builders and the householders who buy and rent new homes. In

The London Plan

The New London Plan is expected to launch in late 2020, Blewburton presents a summary of the the key areas to be aware of in relation to energy and emission in construction.

Getting Paid for Generating Electricity from Renewable Energy Technologies

Blewburton review the end of the Feed-in-Tariff and start of the Smart Export Guarantee

Carbon Footprints

Blewburton offers full carbon footprint expertise, and devises strategies to help reduce yours. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

SBEM – Parts L2A and L2B of Building Regulations

An introduction to SBEM calculations – Parts L2A and L2B of Building Regulations.

Display Energy Certificates (DECs)

Blewburton explain what Display Energy Certificates are and when they are needed

Commercial Sector Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

A summary of Blewburton’s support in relation to Commercial Sector Energy Performance Certificates

Renewable Energy Statements – The ‘Merton’ Rule

Blewburton’s approach to demonstrating compliance with planning conditions requiring a percent of energy generated by on-site renewable energy sources.