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FACILITATING THE MAINSTREAM DELIVERY OF LOW AND ZERO CARBON HOMES

The UK Government has set out an ambitious plan for all new homes to be zero carbon from 2016. The Zero Carbon Hub is here to help you understand the challenges, issues and opportunities involved in developing, building and marketing your low and zero carbon homes.

Carbon Compliance for Tomorrow's New Homes

Carbon Compliance for Tomorrow’s New Homes - This forward-looking review  details the findings of an expert Task Group which considered whether the existing carbon compliance tool is appropriate for low energy/zero carbon homes.

 Towards Zero - Supplement

Towards Zero – Working with the Zero Carbon Hub to deliver tomorrow’s new homes – a supplement published June 2010 explaining what has been happening to help smooth the transition to zero carbon from 2016.

Timeline Leaflet

Launched at Ecobuild, this Timeline for Zero Carbon Homes is the first in a series to help build an understanding across the industry about what is required for zero carbon delivery. 
FEES document  **New recommendations for Defining a Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard for Zero Carbon Homes have been unveiled. Please click on the link to access the dedicated page where you can download the report and watch a video outlining the details of the recommendations.**
 Marketing Tomorrow's New Homes **New proposals for a marketing strategy for zero carbon homes have been announced by the Zero Carbon Hub and Energy Saving Trust. Please click on the link to download 'Marketing Tomorrow's New Homes' - A Marketing Strategy for New Homes.**

 

Workstreams
  • BUILDING - Building energy efficient homes

    BUILDING

    Identifying and encouraging uptake of materials and construction methods needed to deliver highly energy efficient homes.

  • ENERGY - Low-carbon energy supplies for homes

    ENERGY

    Encouraging the uptake of successful low and zero carbon energy solutions.

  • EXAMPLES - Examples of low-carbon solutions for housing

    EXAMPLES

    Capturing the practical experience of homes already built to low carbon standards and using this to accelerate main stream delivery.

  • SKILLS - Training and skills for delivery of low-carbon homes

    SKILLS

    Ensuring that the right skills and competencies are available to deliver low and zero carbon homes.

  • CONSUMER - Raising consumer demand for low-carbon homes

    CONSUMER

    Helping to raise consumer awareness and generate demand for low and zero carbon homes.

 
Our website also offers a range of information and resources related to low and zero carbon homes, such as:
  • Building regulations (such as Part L and F), the Code for Sustainable Homes, SAP and consultations related to low and zero carbon homes.
  • Energy efficiency technologies, such as insulation, thermal bridging, airtightness and windows
  • Renewable technologies, such as solar thermal, solar PV, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps and wind turbines.

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