Technical Services
We provide a range of technical services including:
Renewable energy
The use of solar thermal, PV, biomass, wind, and heat pumps on domestic and non-domestic buildings.
Resource assessments/scoping studies
Assessment of site suitability, the renewable resource, most appropriate technologies, energy yields, estimates of income from the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) and Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), estimated costs and planning requirements and implications.
Detailed feasibility studies
Detailed assessment of the demand for heat and power, the characteristics of the system, the capital and operating costs, selecting and storing fuel (biomass), and permits and consents.
Procurement and implementation
Preparation of tenders, selecting and working with installers.
Operation and maintenance
Setting up operation and maintenance contracts.
Fuel Supply
Developing secure, long-term fuel supplies.
Energy, carbon, and environmental ratings, monitoring and auditing
Energy, carbon and environmental assessments – measurement of energy consumption and carbon emissions.
On-site energy monitoring.
SAP ratings, EcoHomes, and Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments
Carbon management
Assessing carbon emissions from energy use and transport.
Preparation of carbon management and descent plans with monitoring and reporting.
Low and zero carbon design
Preparation of low and zero carbon design strategies for refurbishment of existing and new buildings.
Passive heating and cooling – design strategies for passively heated and cooled buildings.
Recent work
Technical feasibility study into the potential for a PV system on the roof of the Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol.
Client: Tobacco Factory Arts Trust.
Modelling the impact on consumption and emissions of renewable energy technologies in rented homes.
Client: Flourish Homes.
Feasibility into the potential for renewable heat in visitor and eduction centre.
Clients: ST Walker and Duckham Architects and Birmingham City Council.
Study into the potential for biomass as a source of affordable heating in fuel poor households.
Client: Sedgemoor District Council.
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