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Warm and green - achieving affordable, low carbon energy while reducing impacts on the countryside

Campaign to Protect Rural England, 2015

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

The barriers rural areas face in improving buildings to contribute in reducing greenhouse gas emissions without destroying the countryside. Provides examples of how these barriers can be overcome, particularly by improving energy efficiency and using low carbon technologies.

Author

Palmer, J. et al

History

April 2015 edition. Produced by Cambridge Architectural Research and Anglia Ruskin University, for the CPRE.

Subjects

Planning and development
Rural planning
Power supply/energy
Other planning disciplines
Renewable energy
Strategic planning
Residential development

Publisher History

The Campaign to Protect Rural England were formerly known as the Council for the Protection of Rural England. They have been campaigning for a sustainable future for the English countryside for 80 years. Their publications highlight threats and promote positive solutions.

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