Ambitious plans to generate one third of UK electricity from renewables by 2020 form the centrepiece of government plans for a low carbon future.

"The strategies we are launching today outline the government's vision for achieving a low carbon future for the UK, reshaping the way we live and work in every element of our lives," said Business Secretary Lord Mandelson. [more ...]
Planning for Sustainable Buildings

The Welsh Assembly Government's policy requirements, in relation to planning for sustainable buildings, is contained within Planning Policy Wales (Edition 3 July 2010) and Technical Advice Note 22: Sustainable Buildings.

Within the Planning Policy Wales document, the following standard is expected to be met: " Applications for 1 or more dwellings received on or after 1st September 2010 to meet Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 and obtain 6 credits under ENE 1 - Dwelling Emission Rate."

Chapter 5 of the Technical Advice Note identifies the steps that need to be followed, for any scheme to satisfy the Assembly Government requirements.
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