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By: 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.

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.