Watch our webinar hosted by Trevor Clements MRICS AIFireE with expert speaker Simon Green FCIBSE CEng from Green Building Design Consultancy on the ‘Achieving Energy Efficiency Through Part L and Smart Design’. Webinar content:
1. Future Regulatory Changes:
- Upcoming changes to Approved Document L
- Preparing for the Future Homes Standard
2. Fabric First Approach:
- Understanding current U-values
- Improving insulation to reduce energy demand
- Pros and cons of designing to net zero now vs. incremental improvements
3. Heating Solutions for Highly Insulated Homes:
- Evaluating direct electrical heating (panels, Dimplex systems)
- Cost implications for heating and hot water
- Viability of solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) systems
4. Optimal Cost-Efficient Energy Systems:
- Combining heat pumps with PV systems
- Long-term financial and energy benefits
5. Smart Controls and Automation:
- Importance of weather compensation and self-learning heating systems
- Automation of ventilation and heat recovery
- Energy-saving with occupancy sensors (PIR controls)
6. Practical Lifestyle Adjustments for Energy Efficiency:
- Reducing thermostat settings – the impact of every 1°C reduction
- Smart water usage
- Selecting and optimising energy-efficient appliances and practices
Conclusion & Q&A
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