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Technologies paving the way for carbon reduction in our homes
There are several government proposals on the table signalling a transition from where we are today to net zero 2050.
Communal - Heating
The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 came into force from 18 December 2014 but with certain regulations coming into force later. They were amended in March 2015 and in November 2020.
Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 - Amendments November 2020
Complying with the Amended Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 – Q&A briefing
Driving Retrofit Quality: PAS 2035
The Each Home Counts review was designed to restore the confidence of Government, the public and finance bodies in the retrofit industry, following many costly failures. Publicly Available Specification 2035:2019 (PAS 2035) is part of that process.
Net zero carbon and existing stock: Q&A briefing
With the UK committed to achieving a ‘net zero carbon’ economy by 2050, energy use in homes, particularly existing homes, must be substantially reduced so as not to contribute to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions
Oil-fired appliances
Flues, Chimneys and air supply should be installed in accordance with relevant standards and should be properly maintained.
LPG gas safety
Any business which operates an LPG installation has responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act (HSWA) 1974 to ensure that the installation is safe to operate and does not present a risk to their employees and members of the public.
Renewables – electricity, heating and hot water
While there is no legislation covering the maintenance of heating and hot water systems supplied by renewable energy, those installations in receipt of...
Solid-fuel appliances
Landlords should ensure that solid-fuel appliances installed in their properties are adequately and regularly serviced and maintained....
