Fuel security, rising fossil fuel prices, increasingly tough legisltion and the need to combat climate change, are all driving the demand for greater efficiency and the inclusion of renewable energy.
There are 1.8 million commercial properties in the UK
These are responsible for 18% of the total UK emissions.
(Source: Digest of UK Energy Statistics.)
51% of the emissions generated by each building are due to the need for Space and Water Heating.
(Source: Carbon Trust Analysis, BRE.)
The UK has committed to sourcing 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020.
The UK is looking to achieve 12% of its heat from renewable sources by 2020, and this ambitious target requires immediate action if it is to be realised.
The new Part L guidelines require buildings to have a 25% reduction of CO2 emissions compared to 2006.
In addition the Climate Change Act 2008 dictates the need to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050.
UK renewable drivers are:
- To reduce the UK's reliance on
Fossil Fuels
- Meeting increasingly tough UK
and EU legislation
- Incorporating Renewable
Energy
The way we heat commercial buildings has changed dramatically