News archive for March, 2023
How to Scrutinise Carbon Offsetting
Posted on March 31st 2023
Developers that fail to scrutinise their carbon offsetting method may not be able to claim their developments are net zero carbon. Offsetting is an accepted part of a zero-carbon strategy and can be effective for displacing hard-to-decarbonise sources. However, it is incumbent on developers to ensure that contributions are made to verifiable schemes and that efforts are made to track …
90 Days for Heat Networks to get 12 Months of Fuel Discount
Posted on March 31st 2023
The Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) requires heat network operators to apply for fuel discounts by the 29th June 2023. This scheme runs up until 31st March 2024 and replaces the Energy Bill Relief Scheme. The government have estimated that the new discount will save heat network customers £800/annum. The online application process for the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) …
Project Success at Mountbatten House
Posted on March 29th 2023
Clockwise Southampton is located in Mountbatten House, one of the city’s most prestigious landmark offices. Hodkinsons were appointed to undertake a BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out Assessment for the recent refurbishment of this Georgian building into an office space. Originally targeting a BREEAM rating of Very Good, Hodkinsons worked with the design team to improve on this requirement and secure …
How Thermal Bridging can Increase Internal Area and Reduce Cost
Posted on March 29th 2023
Using our examples of best practice thermal bridge junctions we have found wall thickness can reduce by circa 40 mm. This leads to a relaxation of the U-value by around 35%. Good thermal performance of building junctions could therefore increase the internal area. Improving the thermal performance of junctions can help create cost savings without compromising the overall performance of …