Building Professionals
The Code for Sustainable Homes sets the pathway for all new homes to be zero carbon by 2016. But refurbishment of existing stock has a major part to play in meeting the UK's long term carbon reduction targets.
The Energy Saving Trust Housing programme set the standards for improving energy efficiency in housing. Whether involved in designing, specifying, planning, building or installing, we give free technical advice and practical ways to incorporate energy efficiency measures into refurbishment projects and new build developments.
Our guidance will help you ensure the developments you work on - whether newbuild or refurbishment - perform to the highest energy efficiency standards.
Enhanced Construction Details
Designed to help the construction industry achieve performance standards that exceed those set out in Part L1A of the Building Regulations, our new Enhanced Constructions Details help developers and builders to achieve the energy requirements in the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Eco-refurbishment of 1960s flats
The Energy Saving Trust, in partnership with MEARS and Travis Perkins, recently conducted research into the real life costs of reaching a 60% reduction in carbon emissions from 1960s flats. Click here to find out more and download the resulting report, 'Roadmap to 60%: eco-refurbishment of 1960s flats'.
Publications and Case Studies
Access a wide range of publications which include technical guidance for housebuilders as well as briefing notes and case studies on sustainable energy and transport. Visit us regularly for new and revised publications.
Helpful Tools
The Energy Saving Trust has developed a number of interactive and helpful tools for housing professionals to help you implement sustainable energy measures.
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Advice for local authorities & housing associations:-
0844 84 888 30Technical advice for building professionals:-
0845 120 7799Fleet advice:-
0845 602 1425
