The Standard Assessment Procedures (SAPs), like Sustainable Homes and EcoHomes, is run by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). This measures the energy efficiency of new and refurbished homes and considers build and construction details and properties.

 

Building materials, heating systems and the like are measured against stock values provided by the Government.  Every dwelling in a development is assessed and given a Target Emission Rate which must be achieved to pass Building Regulations.  The rating is given as a mass of carbon emitted per year per m2 area of a dwelling.

 

The Vinden Partnership can produce the assessments and advise generally on how assessments can be improved.