Sustainability Flashcards
1
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What is Net Zero Carbon?
A
- Balance between the amount of carbon produced and amount taken out of the atmosphere
2
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Why was the Climate Change Act changed?
A
- Require the UK to achieve net zero by 2050
3
Q
How is sustainability at the core of the NPPF?
A
- Purpose of the planning system is to promote Sustainable Development
- Meet global UN goals by 2030
- Sustainable economic, social and environmental objectives
4
Q
What are the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards?
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- Government scheme to improve efficiency of buildings
- Use EPC
5
Q
What are Energy Performance Certificates?
A
- Set out energy efficiency of properties from A-G
- Measured by amount of energy used per m2
6
Q
What are the EPC requirements?
A
Commercial - Minimum E
Residential - Minimum E
7
Q
What are the likely changes to EPC?
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- By 2027 buildings must have EPC of C
- in 2027 agents can only market properties that are compliant with MEES b
8
Q
What buildings are exempt from epc?
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- Listed buildings
- Agricultural buildings
9
Q
What is the penalty for not having and EPC?
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£200 fixed penalty for not displaying
10
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How long is an EPC valid for?
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10 years
11
Q
Name other energy regulations
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Environmental act 2021
Biodiversity net gain
12
Q
What is Biodiversity Net Gain?
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- Making sure habitat is better than before
- Developments must have a minimum biodiversity net gain of 10%
13
Q
Define sustainable development
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Meeting needs of present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet own needs.
14
Q
What targets have Savills set?
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- 2040 net zero
- Aligned with sustainable development goals
