Next steps to zero carbon homes: Allowable solutions

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Posted on: 8 August 2013
By: mackene
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The government recognises that it will not always be cost-effective, affordable or technically feasible for house builders to reduce all carbon emissions through on-site measures, like fabric insulation, energy efficient services, and/or renewable energy generation (eg solar panels). With this in mind, the government has published a consultation paper which sets out and seeks views and further evidence on the main principles, price cap and processes for the delivery of ‘allowable solutions’, off-site projects or measures that reduce carbon emissions, which house builders may support to achieve the zero carbon homes standard. A related impact assessment has also been published. This provides a preliminary analysis of options for the delivery of Allowable Solutions under the zero carbon policy, and sets out design principles for Allowable Solutions’ measures, pricing and delivery models. It also seeks evidence to inform further work which will be undertaken following this preliminary consultation and which will be reflected in further formal consultation in due course on the detailed design of Allowable Solutions. This can be found here.

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