Ene 1
You may have seen reference to 'Ene 1' perhaps within a planning condition or a requirement placed on you by building control. Although primarily a Code For Sustainable Homes term, some authorities may also require a certain level of Ene 1 performance even when a Code assessment is not sought.
So What is Ene 1 all about?
Ene 1 is the first and most important category within the Code - the energy category. SAP Calculations are used to determine a Dwelling Emission Rate (DER) - the amount of CO2 the proposed dwelling will emit.
Based on this an allocation of credits can be issued - credits which when combined with all the other categories will determine the Code level of the development.
If you are asked to achieve 'code level 4 for Ene 1' then the DER figure from SAP must equal or better a 25% improvement over the TER. In normal circumstances the DER only needs to equal the TER to gain a pass.
Still confused?! Just give us a call and we can talk you through your development, what Ene 1 means to you, and how we can help!
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