Code for Sustainable Homes

The Code for Sustainable Homes was launched in December 2006.  It replaced EcoHomes in England since April 2007.  The aim is to make the Code for Sustainable Homes as a single standard to achieve sustainable building for new build homes in UK. The Code for Sustainable Homes set 6 levels of efficiency, with level 6 […]

Next-generation PV

The Schueco UK has launched two new PV modules to meet the environmental criteria.  They are high efficiency and cost-effective.  One product is ERC 50 Renovation Façade and the other product is ProSol TF+.  In particular, ERC 50 is fit onto the front of an existing building.  Thus it enables older commercial and residential properties […]

Reducing Carbon Emission from Space Heating Using Biomass Boilers

UK has set a target of achieving at least 15% of overall energy from renewable sources by 2020.  Since space heating accounts for approximately 44% of UK’s overall energy demand, biomass boilers as a renewable heating technology will make a great contribution to reduce carbon emissions in the UK. Biomass derived from fresh biological origins […]

20% improvement proposal for new builds in next stage of Building Regs

The development of the next Building Regulations is now underway, consultations for proposed changes to the regulations are opening and closing on the 27th April, responses on aspects that link to the Green Deal proposals in section two are to be requested by the 27th March.  The consultation will explore various changes to improve the […]

Building Magazine’s 30 things to know about Part L

1.  Part L is the Part of the Building Regulations that covers the conservation of fuel and power in all structures, domestic and non-domestic. 2.  The proposals are intended to be the next step towards all new buildings being zero carbon from 2016. 3.  The government proposes the carbon emission standards for new homes be […]

Government predicts 93% fall in loft insulation under Green Deal

Loft insulation, one of the most energy efficient home insulation measures has been predicted to significantly decline when the Green deal goes live later in the year the government has predicted.  Data from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) states that the rate of installation of loft insulation is expected to fall by […]

It’s all change for the building regulations

In recent months there have been significant changes made to the building regulations, with several new approved documents and consolidated Building Regulations 2010 published. While the latest changes to Part L are not on the scale of 2006 revision, there is plenty of detail under the surface. It is important to remember that Part L […]

Renewable Heat Incentive is first in the World

The government has announced details of its Renewable Heat incentive, the first in the world, aimed at reducing carbon emissions from energy used to produce heat-about half the UK total. Phase 1 for the non residential buildings will be introduced in the autumn of 2012 to coincide with the advert of the Green Deal. Air […]

What is the Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD)?

The EPBD is the new European Legislation which promotes improved energy efficiency in new and existing buildings. The implementation of this Directive for England and Wales is documented in SI 991, March 2007 and requires the following: Regular inspections of Boilers and Air Conditioning systems Mandatory certification of buildings (EPC, DEC) Improved standards for new […]