Green Generation Solutions 鈥� known as GreenGen - specialises in retrofitting energy efficiency in different building types. The collaboration is seen as timely since EU legislation will make it unlawful to rent out a business premise that has an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of less than E when it takes effect in three years.
Initially, building science centre BRE will carry out independent energy audits on buildings to identify quick wins and long-term improvements that can be implemented. GreenGen will then provide cost and return data to clients based on BRE鈥檚 recommended retrofit actions and then manage the delivery of work. Solutions will include improvements to the building envelope, mechanical systems, controls and lighting. Additional areas of focus include policies, procedures and occupant behaviour.
CEO of GreenGen Brad Dockser said: 鈥淲e have a tried and tested method for assessing and implementing energy efficiency solutions that provides real economic benefit and improved profitability to our clients and their assets. We know the built assets in the UK and Europe will be challenging because of the age profile, but we have BRE鈥檚 expertise and years of data in this field to ensure we continue to achieve positive financial results.鈥�
Head of BRE鈥檚 Building Futures Group Simon Cross said: 鈥榃e have a critical need in the UK to drive down operating costs and reduce risk for aging property portfolios so owners and managers of built assets can improve building performance and their energy performance certificate ratings. We look forward to working with Green Generation Solutions to improve building stock across the country and the EU."
GreenGen has established a permanent UK base in London to support the collaboration and its growing European operations.
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