Reducing carbon emissions from the UK housing stock

Report BR 480

BRE, 2005
Reducing carbon emissions from the UK housing stock Download document

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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Report

Abstract

Considers a wide range of energy efficiency measures and for each one assesses the potential carbon savings and their cost-effectiveness. Also focuses on the effectiveness of energy efficiency policies within the domestic sector, using historical data to assess the savings that have been achieved and to compare the effects of the different policies. Looks at the potential future carbon emissions from the housing stock and considers five separate scenarios.

Author

Shorrock, L. D., Henderson, J. and Utley, J. I.

History

Updates and extends BR 435.

ISBN

9781860817526

Subjects

  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy

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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