Environmental sustainability is it HIP? [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Identifies a lack of energy efficient homes within housing stock. Finds that house buyers are willing to pay more for energy efficient homes. Argues that the energy certificate incorporated within HIPs should be used as a means of regulating environmental performance especially in older stock. The energy rating will thus become an essential aspect of the housebuying process. Analyses the results of a 2006 survey and examines how environmental information will be presented. Concludes that HIPs will prove a useful mechanism for improving energy efficiency of residential property. Suggests a positive relationship between energy efficient ratings and attainable market values. Raises implications pertinent to policy makers.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 137768-2001 |
Identifies a lack of energy efficient homes within housing stock. Finds that house buyers are willing to pay more for energy efficient homes. Argues that the energy certificate incorporated within HIPs should be used as a means of regulating environmental performance especially in older stock. The energy rating will thus become an essential aspect of the housebuying process. Analyses the results of a 2006 survey and examines how environmental information will be presented. Concludes that HIPs will prove a useful mechanism for improving energy efficiency of residential property. Suggests a positive relationship between energy efficient ratings and attainable market values. Raises implications pertinent to policy makers.