Gavin, Author at Bluedust Energy Performance Certificates

Cape Town’s Portside building the largest and tallest to receive EPC in SA

Gavin — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:52:28 +0000

The iconic Portside building in Cape Town, with its eye-catching Atlantic-green glass façade, has set an example for all skyscrapers in South Africa by becoming the first of its type to have received an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

“It is an honour to have ensured that this iconic building is leading the charge in both the Mother City and South Africa on compliance with energy efficiency regulations”, commented Dr Frank Duvenhage from Bluedust EPC, consultants on the project.

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Portside Building largest and tallest building to receive EPC in South Africa

Gavin — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:59:17 +0000

The iconic Portside building in the Cape Town skyline, with its eye-catching Atlantic-green glass façade, has set an example for all skyscrapers in South Africa by becoming the first of its type to have received an Energy Performance Certificate. The Portside Body Corporate has taken the lead in the Cape Town city bowl and has successfully completed the EPC process. Bluedust EPC, as their consultants on the project stated, “It is an honour to have ensured that this iconic building is leading the charge in both the Mother City and the country on compliance with energy efficiency regulations”. The building was originally given a 5 Star Green Star SA – Office v1 Design Rating in 2013, followed by a 5 Star Green Star SA Office v1 As-built rating in 2015. By receiving its EPC so soon after the regulations were promulgated, and more than a year and a half before the deadline for compliance for mandatory buildings, the Body Corporate has demonstrated its continued commitment to providing their tenants and owners alike with a well-managed and sustainable building.

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Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit receives energy performance certificate, sets the bar for Gauteng

Gavin — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:46:09 +0000

ing of B, where A is the highest achievable rating and G the worst possible rating for buildings in South Africa. “The facility is comprehensive, with the main building in the region of 14,500 m². The energy requirements must be vast, so their rating is to be applauded,” comments Barry Bredenkamp, General Manager Energy Efficiency & Corporate Communications at the South African National Energy Development Institute, (SANEDI).

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Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit receives EPC: sets the bar for Gauteng

Gavin — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:42:49 +0000

In a new milestone of government’s Energy Performance Certificate regulations, the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre has received its EPC with a highly commendable rating of B, where A is the highest achievable rating and G the worst possible rating for buildings in South Africa.

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Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit receives energy performance certificate

Gavin — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:38:22 +0000

In a new milestone of government’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations, the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre has received its EPC with a highly commendable rating of B, where A is the highest achievable rating and G the worst possible rating for buildings in South Africa. “The facility is comprehensive, with the main building in the region of 14,500 m². The energy requirements must be vast, so their rating is to be applauded,” comments Barry Bredenkamp, General Manager Energy Efficiency & Corporate Communications at the South African National Energy Development Institute, (SANEDI).

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Kyalami race track receives energy performance certificate

Gavin — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:28:30 +0000

“Bluedust Engineering Solutions facilitated the EPC process on behalf of the owners of Kyalami. Dr. Janco Vermeulen and Dr. Frank Duvenhage, both experts in the energy field, ensured that the required data is collected and packaged correctly for the EPC process to be executed with minimal complications. “After having facilitated the first-ever EPC in South Africa, and also being allocated an entire building portfolio of 60 buildings for Stellenbosch University, we are happy to have been part of the drive to make Kyalami the first in its class to receive an EPC in South Africa,” said Dr. Duvenhage. Dr. Vermeulen added, “Kyalami is an iconic race track and venue, both locally and globally, and it is motivating to see such leaders in their industry to be early adopters of mandatory energy efficiency regulations.”

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Kyalami race track receives energy performance certificate

Gavin — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:22:57 +0000

“The facility is comprehensive, with the main building in the region of 14 500 m². The energy requirements must be vast, so their rating is to be applauded,” comments Barry Bredenkamp, General Manager Energy Efficiency & Corporate Communications at the South African National Energy Development Institute, (SANEDI).

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Kyalami receives energy performance certificate

Gavin — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:53:41 +0000

Bluedust Engineering Solutions facilitated the EPC process on behalf of the owners of Kyalami. Bluedust Engineering Solutions energy experts Dr Janco Vermeulen and Dr Frank Duvenhage ensured the required data was collected and packaged correctly for the EPC process to be executed with minimal complications.

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SA’s First Energy Performance Certificate

Gavin — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:33:30 +0000

SANEDI believes that the issuing of the first-ever EPC for a building in South Africa recently is a landmark achievement that will encourage energy efficiency across the board. According to the International Energy Agency buildings account for approximately 30% of global energy consumption and 40% of total direct and indirect CO2 emissions. These figures could easily grow in Africa – and particularly in South Africa – due to increasing urbanisation.

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Issuing of SA’s first Energy Performance Certificate – an energy efficiency milestone achievement

Gavin — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:25:26 +0000

SANEDI believes that the issuing of the first-ever EPC for a building in South Africa recently is a landmark achievement that will encourage energy efficiency across the board. According to the International Energy Agency buildings account for approximately 30% of global energy consumption and 40% of total direct and indirect CO₂ emissions. These figures could easily grow in Africa – and particularly in South Africa – due to increasing urbanisation.

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