Emissions impossible
Language: English Series: Planning ; (1744) 9 November 2007, 16-17(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Reports on a proposed scheme for controlling emissions from existing homes. Responses to the imminent planning policy statement on climate change show consensus on its aim of zero carbon new housing, but mixed views on how to achieve this. Energy efficiency specialists Eaga are conducting research to develop balanced trading. This proposes using s106 or tariffs on new housing to fund investment in energy installations and updating of existing stock. The investment would be based on carbon emitted by new developments. Suggestions are that each new build could fund three insulations. Considers the implications for planning gain policy.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L141596 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 141596-1001 |
Reports on a proposed scheme for controlling emissions from existing homes. Responses to the imminent planning policy statement on climate change show consensus on its aim of zero carbon new housing, but mixed views on how to achieve this. Energy efficiency specialists Eaga are conducting research to develop balanced trading. This proposes using s106 or tariffs on new housing to fund investment in energy installations and updating of existing stock. The investment would be based on carbon emitted by new developments. Suggestions are that each new build could fund three insulations. Considers the implications for planning gain policy.