10% renewables policy - allowing fabric first instead?10% renewables policy - allowing fabric first instead?https://khub.net/c/message_boards/find_thread?p_l_id=53683759&threadId=197752872026-05-19T19:22:08Z2026-05-19T19:22:08Z10% renewables policy - allowing fabric first instead?Former Memberhttps://khub.net/c/message_boards/find_message?p_l_id=53683759&messageId=197752862016-04-27T11:46:18Z2016-04-27T11:46:18Z<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>We have a policy which requires 10% of a development's predicted energy needs to be met from renewabe/low carbon sources unless it is not viable or feasible to do so. However, this is increasingly being challenged by developers who would prefer to take a fabric first approach. So far we have resisted this, but I wondered whether others have been more flexible? And if so, how does this fit with the Housing Standards Review/NPPF, and what evidence do you ask for in terms of comparing the benefits against a 10% energy approach?</p>
<p>Many thanks in advance for any help,</p>
<p>Emma</p>Former Member2016-04-27T11:46:18Z