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ACCOMMODATION BLOCK
University of Manchester
Langdale Hall, Upper Park Road
MANCHESTER
M14 5RJ
9298-4025-0628-0301-2005
7 May 2022
Energy rating and EPC
This property’s energy rating is D.
For more information on the property’s energy performance, see the EPC for this property.
Recommendations
Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
---|---|
Consider replacing heating boiler plant with high efficiency type. | High |
In some spaces, the solar gain limit in criterion 3 of ADL2A 2010 is exceeded, which might cause overheating. Consider solar control measures such as the application of reflective coating or shading devices to windows. | Medium |
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system. | Medium |
Some walls have uninsulated cavities - introduce cavity wall insulation. | High |
Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
---|---|
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit. | Medium |
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing. | High |
Add weather compensation controls to heating system. | Medium |
Add local time control to heating system. | Medium |
Consider replacing heating boiler plant with a condensing type. | High |
Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required. | Low |
Some glazing is poorly insulated. Replace/improve glazing and/or frames. | High |
Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
---|---|
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s). | Low |
Roof is poorly insulated. Install or improve insulation of roof. | High |
Consider installing solar water heating. | Low |
Consider installing PV. | Low |
Property and report details
- Report issued on
- 8 May 2012
- Total useful floor area
- 1,590 square metres
- Building environment
- Heating and Natural Ventilation
- Calculation tool
- CLG, iSBEM, v4.1.d, SBEM, v4.1.d.0
Assessor’s details
- Assessor’s name
- Paul Cullen
- Telephone
- 0845 257 2023
- paul@bkrfloorplans.co.uk
- Employer’s name
- The Energy Assessors Partnership Ltd.
- Employer’s address
- Sunnyhill House, 3 - 7 Sunnyhil Road, London. SW16 2UG
- Assessor ID
- EES/007831
- Assessor’s declaration
- The assessor is not related to the owner of the property.
- Accreditation scheme
- Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd
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