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Summary

This consultation sets out proposals for working towards the Government's ambition that all new non-domestic buildings should be zero carbon from 2019, with the public sector leading the way from 2018.

Scope of consultation

Responses to a December 2008 consultation: Definition of Zero Carbon Homes and Non-Domestic Buildings recognised the case for regulation. However, in the light of current economic conditions, it is also important to consider the costs and potential consequences of such regulation on economic recovery for the construction sector and balance these with the benefits of early certainty around a route-map for future regulatory steps.

This consultation therefore sets out policy principles and further modelling work, and seeks views on these and their implications for viability for individual developments and sectors. The proposal to apply the zero carbon standard to new public sector buildings (including some Crown Estate buildings, which are exempt from Building Regulations) is discussed separately.

Annex 2 of the consultation paper sets out a number of questions on which we are seeking views. To help our analysis of responses, we would be grateful if consultees could complete the MS Word version of the consultation questions which is available to download below.

The consultation closes on 26 February 2010.

Impact Assessment

Alongside this consultation, the department has published separately a preliminary scoping consultation stage impact assessment paper. We would also welcome any views you may have on the impact assessment by 26 February 2010.

Events

The Department intends to organise consultation events during the consultation period. If you would like to be involved in such events, please email your name, organisation and contact details to: buildgreen@communities.gsi.gov.uk

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• Zero Carbon for New Non-Domestic Buildings: Impact Assessment

  • Published: 24 November 2009
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• Proposed Changes to Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations: A Consultation Paper

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  • Closing date: 17 September 2009
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• Summary of Responses to Consultation on Definition of Zero Carbon Homes and Non-Domestic Buildings

  • Published: 16 July 2009
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