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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ZERO Carbon Building Definition

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How to Define Zero Carbon Homes

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SAP Ratings and Weather Effect

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Zeo Carbon Hub Reductions

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Part L 2013 Working Groups Supported by DCLG

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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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HM Government – Carbon Plan

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DCLG, DECC and Defra All Working on the Carbon Plan

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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