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C/E/652. A critical evaluation of zero carbon homes

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2011
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This paper discusses the zero carbon homes regulation that is being implemented in the UK. The paper begins by providing the background to zero carbon housing, discussing the reasons why the concept has come about along with examining energy usage. The communities and local government (CLG) zero carbon consultation is analysed, focusing on topics like energy efficiency, carbon compliance, and allowable solutions. The next section of the paper looks at the drivers of zero carbon homes, like climate change, business, fuel poverty, and culture. The paper then follows this with a discussion regarding the barriers to zero carbon homes, like the ambiguity that surrounds the concept. The conclusion section, summarises the reasons why the idea of zero carbon housing is feasible.

 

KEYWORDS: Zero carbon homes, energy usage, communities and local government (CLG) zero carbon consultation, energy efficiency, carbon compliance, allowable solutions, climate change, business, fuel poverty, culture,

 
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