Sustainability Flashcards
1
Q
What is on an Energy Performance Certificate?
A
Address Certificate Number Energy Performance Asset Rating Technical information - main heating fuel -building environment - emission rate - energy use Benchmarks
2
Q
How often is a carbon budget set?
A
Every 5 years
3
Q
What is the governments aim by 2050 and what act does it come under?
A
Cut carbon emissions by 80% on 1990 levels.
Legally binding commitment - Climate Change Act 2008
4
Q
What is BREEAM?
A
Building Research Establishment Environment Assessment Method
Assessment tool used to to test the environmental friendliness of a new building