Low or zero carbon energy sources - Strategic guide (1st edition - March 2006)
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Guide offering information to enable the reader to decide if a particular LZC energy source is appropriate for the building under consideration and to estimate the potential for carbon dioxide emissions reduction. Comprises: an introduction to LZC energy sources, focusing on building-integrated/building-attached applications; a set of calculation methods to enable the carbon dioxide emissions reduction potential of individual LZC energy sources to be calculated in domestic and non-domestic building applications; outline guidance on key issues for certain LZC energy sources where this is lacking in current literature; and references to recommended performance standards and guidance information.
History
Replaces - Low or zero carbon energy sources - Strategic guide (Interim guide - 2005). Second tier document to Part L.
ISBN
9780117036383
Subjects
- Legal issues and management
- Building control
- Thermal insulation
- Special subject areas
- Energy efficiency/Energy Management
- Building control, England and Wales
- Environmental issues/energy
Publisher History
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is now known as the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). Their publications included the Building Regulations Approved Documents, Planning Policy Guidance Notes, and technical reports and fact sheets covering a wide range of subjects within the built environment.
Information
NBS
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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