Plans for how the new Conservative/Liberal Democrat government intends to create a new low carbon economy within the UK have been published in a Coalition Document. Initiatives to promote a more sustainable transport system make up a large part of the government’s plans. In terms of aviation, the construction of a new runway at Heathrow has been cancelled and no additional runways will be built at Gatwick or Stansted under the new regime. The creation of a national network of plug-in points for electric and hybrid vehicles will also be mandated, but absent from the document is the bus scrappage scheme proposed by ...
By Kim Zetter February 3, 2010 | 5:04 pm | Categories: Cybersecurity, Hacks and Cracks Credit card numbers are so passe. Today’s hackers know the real powerhouse data to steal is emission certificates. That’s exactly what hackers went after last week when they obtained unauthorized access to online accounts where companies maintain their carbon credits, according to the German newspaper Der Spiegel. The hackers launched a targeted phishing attack against employees of numerous companies in Europe, New Zealand and Japan, which appeared to come from the German Emissions Trading Authority. The workers were told that their companies needed to re-register their accounts with the Authority, where ...
On Construction SBEM Calculations All new commercial buildings require an energy assessment to be carried out at the"design" stage and submitted with your building control submission. When your building is complete the building control officer will need confirmation of the"as built" calculations in order to sign off the building. We use Carbon Checker and Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) software to achieve this and can provide solutions to help you comply with building regulations. Code for Sustainable Homes The Code for Sustainable Homes introduces minimum standards for energy and water efficiency at every level of the new national standard. The Code measures the sustainability ...
Advertisement // Capital cost savings of almost £800/dwelling can be achieved and still attain at least Level 3 under the Code for Sustainable Homes by utilizing sustainable technologies beyond the conventional…. Research by Passivent, the UK’s leading natural ventilation specialist, is revealing that under changes to the SAP calculation method, installation of even its basic Passive Stack Ventilation system, in conjunction with a gas saver, waste water heat recovery and photovoltaic equipment, can achieve capital cost savings of up to £780/ dwelling, and achieve an improved DER, against the widely-accepted route of MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery). “The findings come from analysis ...
Mobile: 07875 718424 info@energy-psa.co.uk As part of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), commercial buildings require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). From 1st July 2008 all buildings larger than 10,000m² will require an EPC on sale, construction or rental. From 1st October 2008 an EPC will be required on all commercial properties on sale, construction or rental. The Commercial EPC Assessment - Energy-psa.co.uk The EPC assessment will be carried out by one of our fully qualified Commercial Energy Assessors, who have extensive experience within the energy industry and will be able to advise on any aspects of the EPC and any recommendations made in the advisory ...
Domestic Energy Performance Certificates Domestic EPC: From £39.00 Now From £34** Phone: 07875 718424 info@energy-psa.co.uk The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) gives home owners, tenants and buyers information on the energy efficiency of their property. It gives the building a standard energy and carbon emission efficiency grade from ‘A’ to ‘G’, where ‘A’ is the most efficient. The average efficiency grade to date is 'D'. You can use this information to: cut your fuel bills improve energy performance in your home help cut carbon emissions help you choose a more energy efficient home to rent or to buy You do not have to act on the recommendations contained in the ...
Employers' group says all listed firms should detail their "climate exposure " in corporate reports James Murray for BusinessGreen, part of the Guardian Environment Network guardian.co.uk, Monday 13 September 2010 10.18 BST A flood sign warns of flooded areas following the torrential rain - the CBS says businesses are worried about risks such as flooding, which are predicted to increase in frequency and severity with climate change. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesClimate scientists and the government must improve the way in which they communicate the risks associated with climate change if they want businesses to make the adaptations necessary to cope with rising temperatures ...
Mobile: 07875 718424 info@energy-psa.co.uk From the 1st October 2008 a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) and advisory report are required for buildings with a total useful floor area over 1,000m² that are occupied in whole or part by public authorities and by institutions providing public services to a large number of persons. Commercial EPC level 3 building: From £129.00 Level 4 and 5 commercial buildings and DEC’s: Please call for a quote DECs must be renewed every 12 months. For a building to fall within the requirement for a DEC it must have a roof and walls and use energy to condition the indoor climate. This is the ...
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Mobile: 07875 718424 info@energy-psa.co.uk This is an update for our contact us information: Please do not call our land-line number as we are experiencing technical difficulties and we would please kindly ask you to call the mobile number until further notice. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Call now for your Domestic and Commercial Energy Performance Certificates. Mobile: 07875 718424 info@energy-psa.co.uk
The vision: the intention is for every home where it is practical to have loft and cavity wall insulation by 2015; every home in Britain to have a smart meter and display to help them better manage their energy use; up to 7 million households to have had an eco-upgrade which would include advanced measures such as solid wall insulation or heat pumps alongside smart meters and more basic measures; people living in rented accommodation to enjoy higher levels of energy efficiency as landlords - private and social - take action to improve the fabric of properties; wider take up of district heating in urban ...
Carbon Trust Escapes Lightly From UK Budget Cuts Posted on 25. May, 2010 by Ross in Government Policy, United Kingdom The Carbon Trust, which helps fund research into low carbon technologies as well as providing interest-free loans to businesses for energy efficiency, has escaped the worst of the UK government’s spending cuts but still will see a reduction in funding. Since being elected to power this month, the Conservative-Liberal coalition government has been taking a much-needed axe to the public finances in an effort to save money and reduce the national deficit. With the cuts announced today totalling £6.2bn and previous promises to ...
Pickles suspends Home Information Packs with immediate effect Published 20 May 2010 http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/newsroom/1591783 In an important step at a point of fragile recovery in the housing market, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced that with immediate effect, they are suspending the requirement for homeowners to provide a Home Information Pack (HIP) when selling their homes. Mr Pickles today laid an Order suspending HIPs with immediate effect, pending primary legislation for a permanent abolition. The Secretary of State has taken this swift action in order to avoid uncertainty and prevent a slump in an already fragile housing market. Today's announcement sends ...
Campaign aims to increase compliance with energy regulations 20 April, 2010 | By Nick Whitten Non-compliance with the Energy Performance in Buildings and F-Gas Regulations is costing both business and the environment, according to a new industry campaign. The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers is bringing the matter to the attention of government with rates of compliance of air conditioning inspections at less than 5 per cent (compared to 80 per cent for display energy certificates and 70 to 75 per cent for energy performance certificates). CIBSE president elect Rob Manning said: “The Non-compliance costs campaign aims to bring together the many voices ...
Our company name is Energy Performance Solutions Associates and we are based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. We specialise in the provision of Commercial and Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and Display Energy Certificates (DEC) via our team of fully accredited assessors covering both England and Wales. An EPC is now required for almost all buildings whenever built, rented or sold. It is the responsibility of the person selling or renting a building to have a valid EPC to show to prospective buyers and tenants. The EPC we deliver gives home owners, tenants and buyers information on the energy efficiency of ...
Wednesday March 3 2010 guardian.co.uk Telephone Number: 01782 541203 Mobile: 07875 718424 info@energy-psa.co.uk When can I apply for a loan to improve the energy efficiency of my home? Pay As You Save green finance, with repayments linked to the property, will require primary legislation and we'd expect them to be in available by 2012. What is the most I can borrow? Our current measures are tackling the easy-to-achieve measures, like loft insulation, so the point of making green finance available in the future is to remove the upfront costs of relatively expensive improvements. The cost to each household will be different depending on which measures they ...
Are you up-to-date with current energy performance certificate legislation? Did you know that 62% of all commercial building owners are not implementing current energy performance certificate legislation when leasing or selling their commercial buildings? Who is responsible for this? Is it the Property Owner's, The Solicitor's, The Estate Agent's or the Energy Assessor's responsibility to ensure the law is being up held? Are you aware current legislation will soon be changed (December 2010) even though in its current form it has not been fully implemented by all parties concerned? Here at Energy-PSA we can help to keep you up to date with current legislation by offering you an outstanding service at a guaranteed low price: ...
Telephone Number: 01782 541203 Mobile: 07875 718424 info@energy-psa.co.uk Hi, you will now see here at energy-psa.co.uk we are providing our customers with regular updates on our homepage. These posts will begin to inform and update you of Energy-PSA's activities and other vital information regarding such things as new legislation for energy performance certificates. Please check back here for all new information we regard as essential for our clients. We aim to update this page on a weekly basis and if you wish to receive up-to-the-minute notification of these posts please feel free to subscribe to our RSS feed here or follow us ...
Welcome to energy-psa.co.uk. Phone: 07875 718424 info@energy-psa.co.uk Domestic EPC: Now From £34 : No VAT to Pay ! Commercial EPC level 3 building: Now From £129.00 : No VAT to Pay ! Level 4 and 5 commercial buildings and DEC’s: Please call for a quote Our company name is Energy Performance Solutions Associates and we are based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. We specialise in the provision of Commercial and Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and Display Energy Certificates (DEC) via our team of fully accredited assessors covering both England and Wales** at a guaranteed lowest price: Nationwide. Please contact us for a free quote /ring back request ...
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