Potential for reducing carbon emissions from commercial and public-sector buildings
Information Paper 3/12
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Information Paper
Abstract
Summarises the contribution to UK carbon emissions of energy use in non-domestic buildings and outlines possible savings in commercial and public-sector stock, based on the potential that existed in 2007. The paper also looks ahead to what may be achieved in 2012, 2017 and 2022.
Author
Pout, C. and MacKenzie, D.
ISBN
9781848062405
Subjects
- Building types
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
- Energy efficiency/Energy Management
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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