An energy efficient future put on the best performance

Banks, Sandra

An energy efficient future put on the best performance - 2007 - Solicitors' Journal Property Supplement June 2007, 2-10(5) .

Two articles covering aspects of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). An Energy Efficient Future examines the effects they will have on global warming. Their application to existing housing stock and relationship with Home Information Packs (HIPs) is addressed. Penalties for non-compliance are examined and the effect on the market considered. The implications for Building Regulations are considered. Put On The Best Performance considers EPCs in more detail as well as addressing the Energy Performance of Buildings directive. Provides information on assessors, typical energy ratings, the RICS judicial review of HIPs, and customer and environmental benefits.


HOME INFORMATION PACKS
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES
HOUSING ACT 2004 PART V
DIRECTIVE 2002/91/EC


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