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The Future Homes Standard Part L Standards

The current proposal is to remove the fabric energy efficiency target u2018DFEEu2019 that could potentially see a return to a return to old bad habits of green washing a house to ensure building regulations compliance. For more details about our services, contact to u200bAshby Energy Assessors Limited.

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The Future Homes Standard Part L Standards

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  1. 1 The Future Homes Standard Part L Standards Despite the improvements purposed by the future homes standard part L standards with the continual improvement to u-values and building services efficiencies there are some proposal that could lead to the reduction in green credentials. The current proposal is to remove the fabric energy efficiency target ‘DFEE’ that could potentially see a return to a return to old bad habits of green washing a house to ensure building regulations compliance. Green washing a house was the act that saw builder build to the minimum u-value allowed by the regulations then providing low carbon or renewable technologies to then offset their carbon requirement. The problem with this strategy is that some technology has a limited lifespan, for example, solar panels having a lifespan of around 25 years. If these panels were not replaced or became faulty, then the property would have not achieved the required standards. https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk

  2. 2 It is widely cited that a fabric first approach should be adopted before any low carbon or renewable technology is considered. This approach is so important that the ‘Architects Climate Actions Network’ wrote to Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, urging him to retain the Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard. The group defined the current proposal as “inadequate” and would lead a relaxing of energy efficiency levels. A number of other professional bodies have also raised concerns about the same matter. CIBSE, LETI, RIBA and UK-GBC all responded stating the reduced fabric requirements and electric heating would adversely impact on fuel-poverty and peak electricity demand. For more details about our services, contact to Ashby Energy Assessors Limited. Source: https://ashbyenergy.weebly.com/blog/the-future-homes-standard-part-l-standards Contact Details Ashby Energy Assessors Limited Address: The Lodge, Friars Well Estate, North Dr, Wartnaby, Melton Mowbray LE14 3HQ, United Kingdom Phone No.: 01476870504 Email: info@ashbyenergy.co.uk Website: https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk

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