Vulcan Blog
Insights, tutorials, and best practices for energy modelling professionals.
Vulcan V2: Rapid Batch Modelling
Vulcan's batch modelling functionality makes the Home Energy Model a powerful analysis tool
Vulcan V2: Visual and Interoperable
We're making Home Energy Model inputs easier to create
Modelling FHS: SAP or HEM?
SAP is staying for a little longer. Here's why Vulcan and leading assessors are preparing for HEM
Future Homes & Last Minute Syndrome
We diagnose UK Construction's last minute syndrome and discuss potential solutions
A Scalable Mechanism to Retrofit
We explain how Vulcan addresses system issues for homeowners to invest in retrofit
Modelling Heat Pumps with HEM
We used HEM to quantify the benefit of heat pumps with flexible tariffs and solar
Real Life Comparison: HEM vs SAP
We demonstrate how the Home Energy Model can predict actual energy use
Measure Thermal Comfort with Home Energy Model
The Home Energy Model outputs operative temperature for decisions that consider thermal comfort.
How Has the Home Energy Model Been Validated
We cover how the Home Energy Model has been validated against other models and real buildings.
Why the Home Energy Model Matters
The Home Energy Model (HEM) will be used for Building Regulations from 2025. We cover why this matters.
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