ZERO CARBON HOMES
Will be affordablebecause of the definition!!!
Ant Wilson, Director, Sustainability & Advanced Design, AECOM
13th July 2011
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The Definition of Zero Carbon
It is a Zero Carbon Homes definition not Zero Energy
Embodied energy and carbon not included.
Affordable to whom?
- Home Owner- The Builder- The Government
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Typical Makeup of Members of the Working Groups
Home Builders FederationHouse Builders AssociationGood Homes AllianceConstruction Products AssociationGlass and Glazing FederationInsulation Trade AssociationsRobust Details LimitedEnergy Saving TrustRenewable Energy AssociationUK Timber Frame AssociationModern Masonry AllianceLighting AssociationFederation of Master BuildersAECBBEAMABREDECCFETANHBC
Working Group 1 - Domestic
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Key Carbon/Energy Policies for Homes
Building Regulations
“zero carbon” new build by 2016
Green Deal
Installing energy efficiency measures in existing homes
Feed in Tariff - Incentives to install renewable energy for electrical power
Renewable Heat Incentive - renewable heat supplies
Decarbonising the Electrical Grid