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Under the reports “Island Britain” scenario heat demand for buildings would decline by 50% and electricity demand 10% by 2027. New builds would be effectively zero-carbon from 2012, with a vigorous programme to refurbish older buildings for lower energy consumption. Most existing buildings were constructed with little regard for energy conservation and consequently there is a large potential for improvement. The report proposes ambitious energy cuts, requiring changes to the building stock though a large increase in refurbishment, demolition and rebuilding. Increased demand for energy efficient homes will follow implementation of the national policy of TEQs where homebuyers will be much more conscious of the amount of carbon allowances required to heat and service their new home. In line with this, builders and quantity surveyors will be quick to adjust their purchasing and construction methods to remain competitive. The report finds that after 3 years of bedding in, Britain should aim for an annual target of 262,500 new builds or replacements and 500,000 refurbishments. These proposals recognise the need to preserve Britain’s heritage by omitting a significant proportion of energy inefficient houses from the refurbishment programme, but assumes that savings will still be made in these properties through behaviour changes. Cuts in energy use will be achieved through replacement of buildings and improved insulation, but it is expected that some of the most significant changes will be a result of changes in building management and consequent occupant behaviour. This is driven by the TEQs framework. Read more summaries...
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