Consultancy & Planning

Developing an evidence-based decarbonisation strategy for your building or estate starts with a clear understanding of your energy use, existing infrastructure and what’s viable for your estate.

Evidence to inform your next steps

Reliable data and detailed analysis provide the basis for identifying priorities, constraints and potential solutions. HI Group brings together strategic, technical and feasibility expertise to help determine where to focus.

Services can be commissioned individually or combined depending on the scope, complexity of the work and procurement requirements.

Strategy & evidence

Establish the data and direction you needed to turn organisational goals into a practical course of action.

Estate energy & decarbonisation strategy

An estate-wide strategy brings energy and carbon objectives into a phased programme, with potential interventions evaluated against cost, risk and operational requirements. The resulting board-ready investment roadmap gives you priorities, timing and the resources you may require to progress your ambitions.

Carbon and greenhouse gas baseline

A consistent, defensible emissions inventory establishes the baseline for reporting, target setting and investment decisions. It covers agreed organisational boundaries and material sources to provide a reliable view of the organisation’s carbon position.

Energy data analysis and benchmarking

Turn utility, meter and operational data into a detailed picture of how energy is being used in your buildings. Analysis of demand, seasonal patterns and performance benchmarks help identify anomalies and pinpoint where further investigation should focus.

Sustainability and climate action plan

Environmental goals need defined actions, responsibilities and measures to translate into practical activity. The plan considers areas such as energy, resource use, procurement and stakeholder engagement, supported by clear governance and reporting.

Surveys & feasibility

Assess site conditions, constraints and technology options before progressing into detailed design or significant investment.

Technical due diligence

Before further investment is committed, technical due diligence can expose risks in existing studies, infrastructure capacity and technology assumptions. This provides a documented basis for deciding how to proceed and reduces the likelihood of issues emerging later.

Building services and plant condition survey

Understanding the condition and capacity of existing building services and plant helps identify defects, interface problems and upgrade requirements. The findings inform future works and cost planning.

Building fabric and renewable readiness survey

Building fabric, roof suitability and available space can all influence where low-carbon technologies can be deployed. The survey identifies structural, access and spatial considerations that need to be addressed as the scheme develops.

Heat pump options appraisal

The right heating solution depends on the demands of the building and how it operates. Options are considered against system temperatures, capacity, available space, lifecycle costs and integration with existing systems.

Solar PV feasibility and concept design

Solar potential is determined by available roof or ground space, electricity demand, expected generation and the existing electrical infrastructure. Feasibility and concept design work then establishes suitable locations, indicative capacity and the technical considerations for the scheme.

Battery energy storage feasibility

The value of battery storage depends on how it will be used alongside site demand and generation. Analysis of system sizing and integration helps identify suitable applications, including increased solar self-consumption, peak management and resilience.

Electrical capacity and DNO readiness

Existing electrical capacity and forecast loads determine whether planned energy technologies can be accommodated without connection or reinforcement work. The assessment identifies any upgrades required and their implications for cost and timescales.

Need help defining the right approach?

Talk to our team about the strategic, technical, or feasibility support you need to make informed decisions that move your decarbonisation project forward in the right direction.

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