Author Archives: Mike Andrews

Energy Saving Grants available via Ofgem

What’s on Offer? Its easy to think there are not any scheme/grants available to upgrade our homes to improve their energy efficiency. However, a quick look through the Ofgem website hights a few. These are mainly for those on benefits, … Continue reading

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SAP/SBEM and Planning Applications

SAP/SBEM and Planning Applications I get asked to provide SAP and SBEM calculations to support Planning Applications for local authorities around the country. Where we’re based it’s on the border between Bath & North East Somerset and Wiltshire, with Bristol, … Continue reading

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SAP – a blast from the past

SAP – a blast from the past I had a request recently to undertake a new build SAP assessment from a design calc I had undertaken, nothing unusual there. But then I discovered that the design assessment I had done … Continue reading

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A SAP Assessors need for CPD

A SAP Assessors need for CPD Finally, the end of November, Ive got my 20 hours’ worth of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) completed. Its was a bit skin of the teeth this year. Normally I have booked onto a couple … Continue reading

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Wood burning stoves – pollution and running costs.

I came across an interesting article via the Futurebuild newsletter regarding wood burning stoves and their costs to run when compared to a boiler or heat pump, but for me the thing that also caught my eye was the findings … Continue reading

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SAP calcs for a renovation and extension

Preparing and L1B calc for a house that’s had a rear extension added, and a complete new first floor added. This requires a whole house SAP calculation whereby we calculate both new extensions and the existing house. It includes the … Continue reading

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