Courtesy of Lux Magazine:
Updated Part L to come into force in April 2014
The long awaited new version of Part L- the section of the Building Regulations that covers energy efficiency will come into force in April 2014, the government has announced. The new regulations will insist on a 6% cut in CO2 emissions for new homes, and 9% for non-domestic buildings – significantly less than the 20% originally envisioned. Baroness Hanham also told Parliament that minimum efficiency standards for non-domestic lighting upgrades will be strengthened.
The regulations were originally supposed to come into force this year. The government now says the full regulations and impact assessment will be published ‘shortly’ with guidance to be published ‘ during the course of the summer’.
Lighting industry figures have been frustrated by the uncertainty surrounding the contents of the new regulations. Communities minister Don Foster said “Today’s measures mean business and householders will not only benefit from reduced energy bills but they will also know they are doing their bit to tackle climate change”
More legislation news:
Large firms face energy assessments
Large companies are to have their lighting assessed for energy efficient under proposals published by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Companies with more than 250 employees will have the efficiency of their lighting and other systems checked as part of the UKs implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive.
The assessments will be required under the new Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme and are designed to help companies find ways to cut their energy use. Energy minster Michael Fallon said “Investing in energy efficiency can hugely benefit our big businesses, helping British businesses get ahead in the global race. Energy saving assessments will show exactly where the biggest savings can be made and if firms then go forward and invest, they will soon see the benefits”
DECC has predicted that on average an enterprise that takes up the recommendations after its asessment will invest £15,000 a year in energy efficiency and save £56,400 on its bills
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