Independent research and reports from BRE

fire detector.webp Fire detector The performance of multi-sensors in fire and false alarm tests This research will support the development of product standards and codes of practice for smoke and...

epc.jpg Energy Performance Certificates: enabling the home energy transition This report explores how the EPC system needs to evolve to effectively support the transition of our homes to net zero....

The effect of clock changes on energy consumption in UK buildings The effect of clock changes on energy consumption in UK buildings The report looks at the impact of changing UK clocks from GMT to...

Energy use by air conditioning Energy use by air conditioning This study looked at improving DECC’s understanding and characterisation of UK electricity consumption by air conditioning in...