Building regulations & SAP
The new building regulations have increased awareness for the need to continue to improve reductions in CO2 emissions.
These material changes cover all fuels, not only electric, resulting in further improvements to building fabric design. Different thinking on how to achieve compliance whilst keeping budgets under review, has become paramount, and the SAP software allows a menu driven opportunity to select the best options for the design.
As there is little difference between the costs of improvements for gas against electricity, this means that the electric capital investment costs are still providing a distinct advantage to the housebuilder.
Fast-reacting panel heaters, in particular, are proving to be highly effective in ensuring compliance. The advanced, modern control systems provide accuracy and economies in use that far outstrip those that were available just a few years ago.
Chatsworth can offer advice towards achieving compliance. Please contact us for details.