Insights

Notes from the field.

Name: Efficiency Smart
Address: Colchester, Essex, GB

Short essays and observations from an independent building performance assessor working across Essex. No sales, no clickbait — just what we're seeing on site and in the data.

12 Jun 2026
EPC reform
What proposed EPC reforms could mean for older Essex homes
A plain-English look at how the shift towards metered energy performance may change what an EPC actually tells you.
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04 May 2026
PAS 2035
Why the retrofit assessment matters more than the measures
The quality of the assessment quietly decides how well the whole project performs — and how much rework gets avoided.
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22 Mar 2026
Ventilation
Sealing the fabric without starving the building of air
A short guide to why airtightness and ventilation must be designed together, not in sequence.
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08 Feb 2026
Traditional buildings
Reading a Victorian Essex terrace before you touch it
Solid walls, breathable finishes and honest ventilation — what to look for before recommending any measure.
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15 Jan 2026
Landlords
MEES, EPC C and what landlords should actually plan for
A calm read on where the regulations are heading and what to prioritise in the next 18 months.
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30 Nov 2025
Building performance
Comfort is the signal — energy use is just the number
The most reliable sign a building is performing well is how it feels to live in. The EPC is a proxy, not the truth.
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Notes from the field.

What proposed EPC reforms could mean for older Essex homes

Why the retrofit assessment matters more than the measures

Sealing the fabric without starving the building of air

Reading a Victorian Essex terrace before you touch it

MEES, EPC C and what landlords should actually plan for

Comfort is the signal — energy use is just the number

Working on something specific? Tell us about the building.