Costs and benefits of alternative definitions of zero carbon homes: project report

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2009
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Abstract

Provides an analysis of the costs and benefits of the proposed policy options for all new homes being zero-carbon from 2016 and includes consideration of SAP methodology, implications of appraising greenhouse gas (GHG) and allowable solutions modelling.

History

Research undertaken by Cyril Sweett Ltd. Updates research report "Research to assess the costs and benefits of the Government's proposals to reduce the carbon footprint of new housing development", (DCLG, 2008).

ISBN

9781409812050

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Special subject areas
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Planning and development
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Sustainable development
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Residential development
  • Environmental issues/energy

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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