Many developers are now being asked to respond to local authority policy, which requires the inclusion of renewable energy in all new development. CEN can prepare an Options Appraisal for your development, which identifies the most cost effective means of meeting the policy.

CEN can work with you from the start of the design process in order to help develop highly energy-efficient buildings. From the incorporation of passive solar design, to carrying out preliminary work using SAP software to assess the energy performance of buildings, CEN can provide advice on how specific energy efficiency standards can be obtained for your site. This will also reduce the requirement for low and zero carbon technologies which may allow carbon dioxide reduction targets to be met more cost-effectively. Furthermore, it is an essential part of meeting the energy targets for the Code for Sustainable Homes.

CEN has considerable experience in the development of sustainability strategies for large regeneration sites. We can provide you with robust sustainable design and construction strategies including: energy efficient design, sustainable energy (including the incorporation of heat networks), water conservation, waste minimisation, and green roofs. In addition, we can draft development briefs for different building types and carry out training for project managers and stakeholders.

CEN can provide support on how to meet all levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM. We can work with you to ensure that the level that you intend to meet is achieved in the most cost-effective way and that all the requirements are incorporated into your scheme from the start. Our team of qualified assessors can carry out the pre-design and design-stage assessments, and a post-construction review once the development is completed.

Energy requirements stipulated by local authorities for new developments can often be confusing. CEN can act as a point of contact and advisory for energy matters, thereby reducing planning delays. We also offer Environmental Performance Statements, often a required as part of a planning applications.

CEN has the knowledge and experience to manage the installation process. We can work alongside project managers, architects and M&E consultants to apply the findings of the options appraisal and can issue tenders to impartially select best value installers.

Through incorporating high standards of sustainable energy in your buildings, you are providing a unique selling point: housing associations, businesses and homeowners are now realising the importance of sustainable energy.
CEN can ensure maximum publicity for your development through leveraging our publicity channels. We can also produce homeowner/ tenant information packs and stage launch events, which highlight the financial and environmental benefits of your building.

Developers understand that, in order to maintain competitive advantage, their buildings must incorporate high standards of sustainable energy design. If you would like to increase knowledge of sustainable energy in your organisation, CEN can provide training to your employees.