Background

- SBEM is the default method for carrying out building energy modelling.  It was developed by BRE for the Government.

- It is now used for non-domestic buildings

Why do you need it?

     - It is required as part of the Building Regulations - Part L

     - It forms part of the BREEAM Assessment

      - It forms part of an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

     required when a building is built, sold or rented out

     - Most Planning Authorities have a requirement for a percentage of a

     development's energy to come from renewable or low carbon energy

     sources for planning permission requiring a SBEM Assessment to show this

     - It helps to provide information on the energy performance of alternative

     design decisions

     - It is also a way of demonstrating the energy efficiency of a development

     for corporate or marketing purposes.

see Criteria of Legislation for further information

Details updated: Jan 2009

Our Services

- Provision of SBEM Assessments

- Provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)

- Design advice on improving ratings

Planning condition compliance

BREEAM compliance

Building Regulation compliance

- Assessment of renewable/low carbon energy source options/feasibility studies