Existing housing and climate change [electronic resource] seventh report of session 2007-08 - volumes I and II
Existing housing and climate change seventh report of session 2007-08 - volumes I and II [electronic resource]
- London TSO 2008
- HC 432-I HC 432-2 .
Carbon emissions and housing stock -- Existing housing stock and new build -- Regulation and encouragement -- Financial incentives -- Energy Performance Certificates -- Breaching the barriers to change -- Newer technologies -- Older buildings -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Oral and written evidence
Investigates various measures to minimise and reduce the carbon footprint of the UK's existing housing stock. Emphasises the need for government to fully engage with reducing carbon emissions from existing housing in a similar way to new developments, and makes a comprehensive list of recommendations. These include amendments to the Building Regulations Part L (to ensure extensions/improvements do not add to the carbon footprint of homes), a new Code for Existing Homes, and improving training in industry skills required for refurbishment and renovation of existing homes. Other recommendations cover Energy Performance Certificates, financial incentives for homeowners, and microgeneration technologies.
Advanced
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES
DCLG CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES
DCLG DECENT HOMES STANDARD
BUILDING REGULATIONS 2000
United Kingdom--
696.9 $2 18
Carbon emissions and housing stock -- Existing housing stock and new build -- Regulation and encouragement -- Financial incentives -- Energy Performance Certificates -- Breaching the barriers to change -- Newer technologies -- Older buildings -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Oral and written evidence
Investigates various measures to minimise and reduce the carbon footprint of the UK's existing housing stock. Emphasises the need for government to fully engage with reducing carbon emissions from existing housing in a similar way to new developments, and makes a comprehensive list of recommendations. These include amendments to the Building Regulations Part L (to ensure extensions/improvements do not add to the carbon footprint of homes), a new Code for Existing Homes, and improving training in industry skills required for refurbishment and renovation of existing homes. Other recommendations cover Energy Performance Certificates, financial incentives for homeowners, and microgeneration technologies.
Advanced
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES
DCLG CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES
DCLG DECENT HOMES STANDARD
BUILDING REGULATIONS 2000
United Kingdom--
696.9 $2 18