Saptest UK

Using energy for a sustainable future!

Assessing energy efficiency against current Government targets

CLOSURE OF HALL ENERGY CONSULTING LIMITED

Dear Customer, A huge thank you for working with Vicki Hall over the years. Unfortunately, Hall Energy has closed. For any new projects or the completion of your existing projects, please contact Iain with the below details.

Contact Details

Iain Robinson
Architectural & Creative Design Ltd
1A Princess Road
York, YO32 5UE

e: iain@architecturalcdesign.co.uk
m: 07951 602860
t: 01904 490686

w: architecturalcdesign.co.uk
Architectural Services, SAP & SBEM


SAP

SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) was developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) for the former Department of the Environment and was based on the BRE Domestic Energy Model (BREDEM). SAP was first published in 1993 and has since been updated periodically, in 1998, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2012, and most recently in 2022.

In 1994, SAP was first cited in the Building Regulations as the means of assessing the energy performance of dwellings. In 2007 it was adopted as the methodology behind Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).

SBEM

SBEM is used to demonstrate the energy performance of new and existing non-domestic buildings.
SBEM stands for ā€˜Simplified Building Energy Modelā€™. It is a government approved methodology that calculates the energy required to heat, cool, ventilate and light a non-dwelling.

Assessed based on a 12-month period of ā€˜normalā€™ use it gives an accurate picture of the amount of the energy and carbon dioxide emissions of the building and therefore how energy efficient (or not) the building is. Non-domestic buildings include offices, warehouses, retail units, restaurants, leisure centres and retirement homes.