Design It Right. Pass Regulations. Reduce Costs.
Early-stage energy strategy, statements, SAP modelling and compliance optimisation that will protect budgets, secure approvals and set your project up for long-term performance.
Energy Statements & Modelling
Compliance-Led Energy Planning for Developers & Architects
Flint Energy is a UK-based team of energy and compliance specialists supporting residential and commercial projects from concept through to certification.
Established in 2015, we work with developers, architects and commercial clients across the UK to define the right energy pathway early - ensuring projects meet Building Regulations, achieve target EPC ratings and remain commercially viable.
Energy modelling is not just about passing compliance. It shapes design decisions, capital cost and long-term building performance. By engaging us at concept or working-drawing stage, you plan your build to meet the best energy strategy, saving you money before any construction begins.
Our Energy Statement & Modelling Services
SAP Calculations
Our experienced consultants deliver design-stage SAP modelling to optimise building fabric, heating systems and renewable contribution - ideal for Residential New Builds.
Our approach ensures:
✔ Clear Part L compliance pathway
✔ EPC trajectory visibility
✔ Specification aligned with performance targets
✔ Avoidance of unnecessary overspecification
Part O Overheating Assessments
Flint Energy undertake both simplified and dynamic overheating assessments.
Where mitigation is required, we provide practical solutions - whether through glazing strategy, shading, ventilation or integrated cooling via heat pump systems.
Technology & System Scenario Modelling
From initial consultation, Flint can model comparative strategies including:
✔ Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
✔ ASHP with cooling integration
✔ Solar PV contribution
✔ Battery storage scenarios
✔ Direct electric systems
✔ Gas vs low-carbon comparisons
This allows informed, commercially grounded decisions - not assumptions.
SBEM Modelling
For commercial and non-domestic buildings, the Flint team can provide SBEM modelling aligned with Building Regulations and operational efficiency.
We support:
✔ Office developments
✔ Mixed-use schemes
✔ Industrial and agricultural buildings
✔ Public sector projects
Thermal Bridging & PSI Value Assessments
Accurate thermal bridging modelling can significantly influence overall energy performance.
Our certified experts will assess and optimise junction detailing to:
✔ Reduce unnecessary insulation cost
✔ Simplify construction
✔ Improve compliance margins
// Why Work With Us
Why Early Energy Strategy Matters
Energy decisions at early planning and design stages can influence:
✔ Part L compliance
✔ Part O overheating performance
✔ EPC ratings
✔ Heating and cooling system selection
✔ Fabric and glazing specification
✔ Renewable integration
✔ Planning approval confidence
When you assess your energy strategy from the beginning, you not only retain control but can also save money and ensure your project is built from start to finish with the end user in mind.
Energy Statements & SAP Modelling Across the UK
Flint Energy supports residential and commercial developments nationwide with SAP calculations, SBEM modelling, Part L compliance and Part O overheating assessments. Whether you are designing new-build housing, mixed-use developments or commercial premises, our energy strategy services provide structured guidance from concept through to final EPC certification.
Fully accredited and registered with leading UK energy and construction bodies.
Common Questions We Are Asked
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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Energy modelling is most effective at concept or working-drawing stage. Early SAP or SBEM modelling allows design decisions to be aligned with Building Regulations before construction begins, reducing the risk of redesign or overspecification later.
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SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) is used for residential properties, while SBEM (Simplified Building Energy Model) is used for commercial and non-domestic buildings. Both assess energy performance and demonstrate compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations.
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Part O assessments are required for new residential buildings to demonstrate that overheating risk has been mitigated. This can be done through simplified methods or dynamic modelling, depending on the project.
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Yes. Design-stage modelling allows heating systems, fabric specification and renewable integration to be optimised before construction, which can significantly improve final EPC ratings.
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We provide strategic modelling and compliance planning, but we also understand real-world installation. This ensures our modelling recommendations are practical, buildable and aligned with delivery.
Not sure where to start?
If you're unsure which modelling or compliance route applies to your scheme, we can review your drawings and outline the correct pathway in a short initial call.