Low Carbon Assessments in Cambridge

Achieving Net Zero and reducing operational carbon is a top priority for modern buildings. Delta M&E offers specialised Low Carbon Assessment Services to guide our clients in transitioning their new and existing built assets toward highly efficient, low-impact operation. Our services provide a clear roadmap for decarbonisation, combining technical analysis with strategic planning.

Decarbonisation and Assessment Services

We provide the necessary expertise and analysis to understand your building's current carbon footprint and identify the best path forward:

• Baseline Carbon Audits: Conducting detailed audits to establish the current energy consumption and Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions of a building or portfolio. This essential baseline identifies the largest sources of emissions.

• Decarbonisation Pathway Development: Creating phased, long-term strategies for replacing fossil fuel-based systems (like gas boilers) with low-carbon alternatives (e.g., heat pumps, electrified plant). We outline the required Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and anticipated operational savings (OpEx) for each phase.

• Feasibility of Renewables: Assessing the technical and financial viability of integrating on-site renewable energy technologies (such as Solar PV, ground source heat pumps, or biomass) to offset energy demand.

• Energy Efficiency Opportunities: Identifying specific M&E interventions—from lighting controls and HVAC optimisation to insulation upgrades—that provide the greatest energy demand reduction before turning to renewable supply.

• Life Cycle Carbon Analysis (LCCA): Evaluating the total carbon impact of system choices over their entire lifespan, including embodied carbon (from manufacturing and construction) and operational carbon, to inform truly sustainable material and system selections.

Compliance and Strategic Reporting

Our assessments are supported by robust reporting that aids compliance and investment decisions:

• Legislative Compliance: Ensuring all proposed low-carbon solutions meet current and anticipated national energy performance standards and regulatory targets.

• Financial Business Cases: Providing clear data and return-on-investment (ROI) calculations to justify investments in low-carbon technology to stakeholders.

Delta M&E helps you move beyond basic energy saving to deliver measurable, strategic carbon reduction that enhances asset value and meets environmental responsibilities.