Current Sustainability Issues Flashcards
Up to what percentage of the capital costs of renewable technology can be claimed back through the Low Carbon Buildings Programme?
40%
What government initiatives are there relating to the development of more sustainable communities?
Eco-towns
Sustainable urban extensions
Private sector market renewal
What does the RICS Ska Rating Scheme aim to be?
The standard measure of a building fit out’s sustainability.
What are the awards given by the RICS Ska Buildings Scheme?
Gold, Silver, Bronze
When was the RICS Ska Building Scheme launched for shops and restaurants?
2012
What type of energy efficient solutions are being considered by developers?
Renewable materials and technologies - solar, wind, biomass and heat pumps (low carbon emissions)
Use of natural light to take advantage of solar gain.
Energy management and information systems
What is the Code for Sustainable Homes?
A past scheme that was withdrawn in 2015 due to its performance standards being integrated into Building Regulations.
What was the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme formerly known as?
Carbon Reduction Commitment Scheme.
What is the aim of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme?
Reduce carbon dioxide emissions or the largest companies and drive down energy use/improve energy efficiency.
A legally binding carbon cap scheme.
Compulsory.
What businesses does the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme apply to?
Those who have at least one half hourly electricity meter and whose consumption exceeds 6,000 megawatt hours per year (£500,000 + generally).
What are organisations affected by the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme required to purchase?
Allowances to cover the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide emissions that they produce in a given year (for lighting, heating, cooling).
What is the current rate per tonne set for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme?
£16.40.
Who polices the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme?
The Environment Agency
It is currently under review.
What is aim of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme?
To achieve £1.6bn new benefits as a result of energy savings to businesses.
What sort of scheme is the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme?
Energy assessment and savings.
Compulsory for large companies/organisations.
Assessment required and have to consider routes to energy savings and compliance.
Who runs the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme?
The Environment Agency.
What does the Heat Network (Billing and Metering) Regulations 2014 relate to?
Provision of communal heating systems in multi-occupied commercial and residential schemes.
Final consumers must be provided with accurate meter readings/bill information and competitively priced individual meters.
What initiatives are included within the Energy Act 2011?
- Commitment to fund renewable energy infrastructure.
- Investment in commercial scale carbon capture and storage demonstration plants.
- Development of low carbon technologies - offshore wind farms, waste and energy projects.
- Setting up UK Green Investment Bank to provide loans to developers for investing in low carbon infrastructure projects.
