News archive for January, 2020
London Plan – Key implications of new energy policies
Posted on January 30th 2020
The Intend to Publish London Plan is expected to be adopted imminently. Here we summarise the key implications of the new energy policies: Energy efficiency Residential: 10% CO2 reduction over Part L 2013; Non-Residential: 15% CO2 reduction over Part L 2013; Using SAP10.1, instead of SAP2012, enables a slightly relaxed specification. Heat Networks The heating hierarchy remains where connecting to …
Balancing Noise & Overheating: New AVO Guide
Posted on January 30th 2020
The recently published Acoustic, Ventilation and Overheating Residential Design Guide provides a process for balancing noise, ventilation and overheating for developments in areas with high noise levels. The aim of the guide is to provide a means of assessment that recognises the relationship between acoustics, ventilation and overheating. This single document consolidates guidance and legislation for all three of these …
MCPD rules for district heating sites need early attention
Posted on January 30th 2020
Heat Networks need to address the recent Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) Regulations early to avoid having to make major changes including specification of key equipment. Any site operating combustion plant with capacity of at least 1MW will be affected. Strict emissions limits have been set for oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulphur and dust. The requirement to comply could …
Embodied Carbon – Small changes making a big difference
Posted on January 30th 2020
Climate change is a rapidly escalating emergency. To date, the focus of planning policy has been on reducing the amount of carbon generated to operate our buildings but now the focus is on those emissions within the building materials i.e. embodied carbon. Making small changes to the design of a building can have huge benefits when looking to reduce the …