Final regulatory impact assessment - building a greener future
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Abstract
Assesses the costs and benefits of the measures set out in the policy statement Building a Greener Future: Towards Zero Carbon Development; for all new homes to be zero carbon by 2016 with a major progressive tightening of the energy efficiency building regulations - by 25% in 2010 and by 44% in 2013 - up to the zero carbon target in 2016.
History
To be read with Building a Greener Future: policy statement; Homes for the future: more affordable, more sustainable. Cm 7191 (Housing green paper); Impact assessment for homes for the future: more affordable, more sustainable; and Future of the code for sustainable homes - making a rating mandatory (consultation) (all DCLG, 2007).
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Environmental issues/energy
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
- Environmental planning/land
- Other planning disciplines
- Sustainable development
- Residential development
- Building types
- Housing/residential facilities
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
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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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