Scottish building regulations - assessing the impact of changes to the UK NCM on emissions targets proposed within the 2015 energy standards - Final report

Scottish Government, 2014
Scottish building regulations - assessing the impact of changes to the UK NCM on emissions targets proposed within the 2015 energy standards - Final report Download document

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Abstract

Following initial consultation in 2013 relating to a review of energy standards based on the 2009 version of NCM, further changes to targets should be considered with the 2012 update of the NCM prior to October 2015. Three areas are explored: new Target emission rate specifications, changes to the calculation methodology for fuel carbon factors and the scope and algorithms.

History

Final report commissioned by Directorate for the Built Environment and prepared by Building Standards Division and Building Research Establishment. 18 September 2014.

Subjects

  • Legal issues and management
  • Building control
  • Special subject areas
  • Building control, Scotland
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Energy efficiency/Energy Management

Publisher History

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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