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10% renewables policy - allowing fabric first instead?

Former Member, modified 7 Years ago.

10% renewables policy - allowing fabric first instead?

Hi all,

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?

Many thanks in advance for any help,

Emma