Below is a short list of useful resources for anyone interested in Part L CO2 emissions and related assessments, listed are free resources, SBEM and other calculation tools (not necessarily compliant), organisations, publication sources, regulation sources as well as links to training. Links to Part L guidance documents are listed in the 2nd Tier Documents page
Learning Resources
CIBSE Part L and F Webcast
Modelling/Simulation Tools
DesignBuilder: Update Log
IES
Government
ODPM: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister now DCLG: Department for Communities and Local Government
Market Transformation Programme
DIAG: Directive Implementation Advisory Group
Carbon Trust
ECA Scheme/List
National Calculation Method: SBEM
National Calculation Method: Official Website
iSBEM User Guide: offline1.0.b 1.1.a
Formulas used in Netherlands
CEN standards under development including prEN 15217
Organisations
ODPM: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister now DCLG: Department for Communities and Local Government
Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre
ATTMA: Air Tightness Testing & Measurement Association
BRE: Building Research Establishment
CWCT: Centre for Window and Cladding Technology
CIBSE: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
HVCA: Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association
TIMSA: Thermal Insulation Manufacturers & Suppliers Association
NARM: National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers
MCRMA: Metal Cladding and Roof Manufacturers Association
Publication Sources/Outlets
Carbon Trust Energy Efficiency/Best Practice Publications (free but requires registration)
nbs (RIBA Enterprises ltd)
RIBA Bookshops
BRE Bookshop
The Stationary Office
CIBSE Bookshop
CIBSE: full list of publications
BSI: British Standards Institute
Regulations/Directive
Directive: Online
Offline
Building Regs Homepage (ODPM)
Related Projects
EPA-ED Project: Energy Performance Assessment method for Existing Dwellings
Resources
SEDBUK: Boiler Efficiency Database
Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme
Training and competence
Official SBEM and iSBEM Training
bre Events
bre Certification
low carbon consultants register
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