Question 1.7

7 of 11 in Climate Change and Energy

Objective

To reduce carbon emissions emanating from energy sources used in the development

What steps has the developer taken to prepare an energy strategy for the proposed development?

Minimising energy demand for the site through orientation and passive solar design and efficient energy infrastructure
Maximising the thermal efficiency of individual buildings through thermal mass, insulation and passive cooling measures
Minimising demand for water heating, space heating and cooling, lighting and power in individual buildings through efficient equipment and controls
Calculating the residual energy demand for the site
Maximising the amount of the residual demand which can be provided through on-site generated renewable energy (either collective or integrated into individual buildings)
Meeting the remaining demand efficiently, e.g. CHP (non-biomass or waste powered), district heating and cooling, ground source heating and cooling

Best: Steps A to F completed
Good: Steps B to E completed
Minimum: See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required.

This question applies to Small, Medium and Large developments.