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008			030422n2003 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u122059
100			_aBainbridge, T.
245			_aCarbon dioxide: asset or liability?
260			_c2003
490			_aEstates Gazette _v(0315) 12 April 2003, 130-131(2)
520			_aExamines new EU standards for energy consumption in buildings and considers their impact on the property industry. An EU directive will introduce minimum energy performance standards for new buildings, an obligation to consider alternative energy sources and mandatory certificates of energy performance. The directive will affect nearly all new, renovated and existing buildings and must be transposed into UK law by January 2006. Discusses the impact of higher performance standards on the property industry and outlines financial incentives to improve energy efficiency such as capital grants, enhanced capital allowances and emissions credits under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. Concludes that the property industry will benefit from adopting a pro-active approach to energy management rather than simply complying with legal requirements.
590			_aABS
650			_aENERGY CONSUMPTION
650			_aCARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS
650			_aEC DIRECTIVES
650			_aENERGY PERFORMANCE
650			_aENERGY MANAGEMENT
650			_aEMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME
650			_aENHANCED CAPITAL ALLOWANCE SCHEME
650			_aPROPERTY SECTOR
690			_aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-ENERGY MANAGEMENT
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