Small is beautiful
Language: English Series: Construction Manager ; November/December 2005, 20-21(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Examines how the construction industry is being encouraged to contribute towards meeting the government's target of 10% electricity generation from renewable sources by 2010. Grants will be made available for large-scale projects which use microgeneration technology, and Part L of the Building Regulations are likely to be amended to cater for renewables. Some local authorities are already using the 10% figure for non-residential developments. Concerns are however expressed at the high price of the new technologies, and a lack of installers. Also contains glossary of terms used for types of renewable technology.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L131573 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 131573-1001 |
Examines how the construction industry is being encouraged to contribute towards meeting the government's target of 10% electricity generation from renewable sources by 2010. Grants will be made available for large-scale projects which use microgeneration technology, and Part L of the Building Regulations are likely to be amended to cater for renewables. Some local authorities are already using the 10% figure for non-residential developments. Concerns are however expressed at the high price of the new technologies, and a lack of installers. Also contains glossary of terms used for types of renewable technology.